Centaur Exports Sudama Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Zingiber Officinalis Extract Active Ingredient : Gingerols 5% Common Name : Ginger Chemical Constituents and Components : Main chemical components are gingeole, zingerone, shogaol, zingiberene, cineol, borneol, phellandrene, citral, zingiberene, linalool, geraniol, chavicol, vanillyl alcohol, camphene and resin. Action : Gingerols: 1. It causes suppression of spontaneous Ca2+ spikes and isometric contractions. 2. It inhibits human platelet activation and aggregation. 3. It inhibits the growth of H. pylori CagA+ strains in vitro and contributes to its chemopreventative effects. 4. It significantly inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesizing enzyme (PG synthetase). Curing Diseases : 1. It is used in dyspepsia, diarrhoea, colic, flatulence, vomiting and nausea. 2. It is used in cough, cold, asthma and pharyngopathy. 3. It is used in cholera, elephantiasis and inflammations. 4. It is also helpful in cardiac diseases. Research Information : Extract of Zingiber officinale rhizome is a potent inhibitor of platelet activation and aggregation. (Ref. Koo, K.L. and et.al., Gingerols and related analogues inhibit arachidonic acid-induced human platelet serotonin release and aggregation, Thromb Res. 2001 Sep 1;103 (5):387-397) Possible Combinations : Zingiber officinale + terminalia arjuna + terminalia chebula + asparagus racemosus + withania somnifera (for high blood pressure)

Botanical Name : Withania Somnifera Family Name : Solanaceae Common Name : Withania, Winter Cherry, Indian Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng, Ashwagandha Part Used : Roots, Leaves Habitat : Cultivated throughout drier parts of india. Product offered : Roots Uses : Ashwagandha is tonic, abortifacient, astringent, deobstruent, nervine, aphrodisiac and sedative. It is official Indian Pharmacoepeia and is popularly known as Indian Ginseng. It gives vitality and vigour and helps in building greater endurance. Ashwagandha has been used in diseases such as rheumatism, leprosy and arthritis. Used to treat general debility, arthritis, depression, chronic fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depressed immunity, infertility and memory loss. It increases the iron content in the blood.

We offer herbal extract. Botanical name : trigonella foenum gracum family name : fabaceae common name : fenugreek, greek hayes, alholva, bird's foot, boyotu, chinagreye, fenegriek, foenum graecum part used : leaves and seeds habitat : wild in kashmir, punjab and upper gangetic plains and also cultivated in other parts of india as a pot-herb. Product offered : leaves, seeds uses : fenugreek seed has been used for stomach upset, swelling (inflammation) of the upper air passages or throat, appetite, for lowering blood sugar and for softening the stool. It also has been used as a gargle to relieve sore throat and as an external dressing for swelling (local inflammation). The seeds are very nourishing and are given to convalescents and to encourage weight gain, especially in anorexia nervosa. Research has shown that the seeds can inhibit cancer of the liver, lower blood cholesterol levels and also have an antidiabetic effect. The seeds and leaves are anticholesterolemic, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, carminative, demulcent, deobstruent, emollient, expectorant, febrifuge, galactogogue, hypoglycaemic, laxative, parasiticide, restorative and uterine tonic. The seeds can be ground into a powder and used as a poultice for abscesses, boils, ulcers, burns etc. Or they can be used as a douche for excessive vaginal discharge. One of its constituent alkaloids used in cancer therapy. An essential oil is obtained from the seed - used as food flavoring and medicinally. The dried plant has a strong aroma of hay. The leaves are refrigerant and aperient and are given for vitiated conditions of pitta. A poultice of the leaves is applied for swellings.

We offer herbal extract. Botanical name : tribulus terrestris family name : zygophllaceae common name : land caltrops, puncture vine, gokhru part used : whole plant, seeds habitat : throughout india, upto 5400 m, product offered : seeds, wholeplant, fruits uses : roots and fruits are sweet, cooling, diuretic, aphrodisiac, emollient, appetizer, digestive, anthelmintic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, laxative, cardiotonic, styptic and tonic. They are useful in strangury, dysuria, renal and vesical calculi, anorexia, dyspepsia, helminthiasis, cough, asthma, inflammations, cardiopathy, spermatorrhoea, anaemia, scabies, ophthalmia and general weakness. Leaves are astringent, diuretic, aphrodisiac, depurative, anthelmintic and tonic, they are useful in gonorrhoea, inflammation, menorrhagia, strangury, leprosy, skin diseases and general weakness. Seeds are astringent, strengtheningand are useful in haemorrhages and ulcerative stomatitis. Fruit is diuretic and tonic and is used for the treatment of calculous affections and painful micturition. Paste prepared from leaves is used in treatment of stones in the bladder.

Action : Fulvic acid : 1. It regulates and controls blood sugar levels and shows hypoglycemic action. 2. It increases the permeability of cell membranes. 3. It accelerates processes of protein and nucleic acid metabolism. 4. It acts as free radical scavenger and reverse damage done by toxic substances. 5. It helps to transport nutrients deep into tissue. 6. It restores electrochemical balance and supports immune system. 7. It promotes movement of minerals, especially calcium, phosphorus and magnesium into muscle tissue and bones. Benzopyron : 1. It inhibits the growth of the brain tumour cells. 2. It inhibits the growth of gram-positive bacteria. Curing Diseases : 1. It cures obesity by burning excess body fat and balances the body metabolism. 2. It is helpful in curing type II diabetes by regulating blood sugar level. 3. It is helpful in arthritis, rheumatism and in joint pains. 4. It is helpful in genito-urinary diseases. 5. It acts as internal antiseptic, stimulant and used as aphrodisiac. Research Information : Effects of shilajit and its possible combinations with glibenclamide and metformin found very significant against glucose lowering ability and improvement in lipid profile. (Trivedi.N.A., Effect of Shilajit on blood glucose and lipid profile in diabetes, medind, 04/07) Possible Combinations : Shilajit + glibenclamide (very effective in decreasing blood glucose level).

Momordica Charantia Extract Active Ingredient : Bitters 2.5%, Bitters 5% & Bitters 7.5% Common Name : Bitter Gaurd, Balsam Pear Chemical Constituents and Components : Main chemical components are charantine, vicine, polypeptide-p, momordicinas 1, 2 and 3, a and b momorcrines, momordine, arginine, asparagines, aspartic acid, leucine, leusine, tyrosine and fixed oil. Action : Bitters : 1. It shows hypoglycemic action. 2. It increases the glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis in liver, muscle and adipose tissue. 3. It shows reduction in glucose-6-phosphatase and fructose-1, 6-bisphosphatase activity, and increased glucose oxidation by G6PDH pathway. 4. It possesses cytotoxic activity against leukemic cells in vitro (guanylate cyclase inhibitor). Curing Diseases : 1. It enhances the body immune system to fight against infection. 2. It is useful in diabetes, colic, cholera, sores and wounds. 3. It acts as antioxidant, antibacterial, anthelmintic, digestive, emetic and purgative. 4. It is also useful in gout and rheumatism. 5. It is helpful in piles, blood disorders and respiratory disorders. Research Information : Momordica charantia shows hypoglycemic properties and shows glucose tolerance in diabetic patients. (Ref. �The effect of Karela (Momordica charantia), a fruit indigenous to South America and Asia, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 17(3): 277-82 1986 Sept.) Possible Combinations : Momordica charantia + gymnema sylvestre + pterocarpus marsupium + syzygium cumini + glycyrrhiza glabra + swertia chirata + tinospora cordifolia + tribulus terrestris (very good hypoglycemic).

Active Ingredient : Glycyrrhizinic Acid 10% & Glycyrrhizinic Acid 20% Common Name : Liquorice Chemical Constituents and Components : Main chemical constituents are glycrrhizin, a mixture of potassium and calcium salts of glycyrrhizinic acid, glabranin A&B, glycyrrhetol, glabrolide, isoflavones, coumarins, triterpene sterols. Action : Glycyrrhizinic Acid: 1. It exerts hypocholesterolemic action by stimulating the conversion of cholesterol into bile acids 2. It exhibits antimutagenic activity against ribose-lysine. 3. It possesses potent free radical scavenging activity. 4. It promotes decrease in lipid peroxidation in hepatic tissue homogenate and blood serum. 5. It stimulates the excretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex and prolongs the action of cortisone. Curing Diseases : 1. It is useful in cough, bronchitis, ulcer, fever, hiccough and hoarseness of voice. 2. It is used in skin diseases, eye diseases, pharyngitis, epilepsy and anaemia. 3. It is useful in haemorrhoids, haemorrhage and urticaria. 4. Decoction of root is a good wash for falling and greying of hair. 5. It is also applied on cuts and wounds. Research Information : Glycyrrhiza glabra extract possesse anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic effect. It inhibits PGE2, arachadonic acid release and suppresses dexamethasone-induced histamine release and mast cell degranulation. (Ref. Snow J., Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect of Glycyrrhiza glabra. Protoc.J.Bot.Med., 1996, 1,3:9-14) Possible Combinations : Glycyrrhiza glabra + ocimum sanctum (relieve cold and cough)

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Botanical Name : Garcinia Cambogia Family Name : Cluciaceae Common Name : Malabar Tamarind, Brindall Berry, Chikana Red Mango, Mangosteen. Part Used : Fruits Habitat : Commonly found in the evergreen and shola forests of western ghats in india up to 6,000 ft. high. Product offered : Fruits Uses : The dried rind of cambodge is used as a condiment of flavouring curries in Kerala. In Sri Lanka, the fruits are picked under-ripe, the thick pericarp cut into sections. It is used along with salt in the curing of fish. It is rich in acids and possesses marked antiseptic properties. The dried rind is also used for polishing gold and silver and as a substitute for acetic and formic acids in the coagulation of latex. A decoction of the fruit rind is given in rheumatism and bowel complaints. It is also used as a rinse for some veterinary diseases. An yellow translucent resin from the tree is soluble in turpentine and gives an yellow varnish. It reduces blood fat levels and increase metabolism and thus used for weight loss.

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Commiphora Mukul Extract Active Ingredient : Guggulsterones 2.5%, Guggulsterones 5%, Guggulsterones 10% & Guggulsterones E & Z Common Name : Commiphora, Guggul Chemical Constituents and Components : Main chemical componenets are guggulsterones E and Z, guggulsterol-I, II, III, cholesterol, sesamin and camphorene. Action : Guggulsterones: 1. It significantly lowers total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerids. 2. The combination of antioxidant and lipid lowering properties of guggulsterones make it especially beneficial against atherogenesis. 3. Guggulsterones Z&E stimulate thyroid production, increase triidothyronine (T3) levels and metabolic rate of the body, thus controlls obesity. 4. It stimulates the activity of white blood cells in the body, contributing to the build-up of the immune system. 5. It inhibits platelet aggregation and normalizes fibrinolytic activity. 6. These act as an immune stimulant by increasing leukocyte count and enhance phagocytosis. 7. It lowers serum markers of inflammations. Curing Diseases : 1. Guggulsterones are recommended for treatment of acne, diabetes and obesity. 2. Guggul can be used in the treatment for impotence. 3. It has great effect in preventing heart attack, heart atherosclerosis or narrowing of the arteries. Research Information : Commiphora mukul extract shows hypocholestrolemic effect. It lowers the serum cholesterol level in body. (Ref. To investigate the hypocholestrolemic effects of an alcholic extract of Commiphora mukul, http://www.slimirex.com/pre-clinical-trial-2.html) Possible Combinations : Commiphora mukul + inula racemosa (angina treatment)

We offer herbal extract. Botanical name : coleus forskohlii family name : lamiaceae common name : coleous part used : roots habitat : grows on the dry slopes on the indian plains and in the foothills of the himalayas. Product offered : roots uses : the root is used for a myriad of medicinal purposes. According to the ancient sanskrit texts, coleus has been used as a medical herb to treat heart and lung diseases, intestinal spasms, insomnia and convulsions. It also lowers blood pressure, antispasmodic, dilates the blood vessels. it is found to be effective in skin conditions as eczema and psoriasis. Coleus is primarily indicated for cardiovascular diseases including hypertension, congestive heart failure and angina. It is also used for asthma, intestinal colic, uterine cramps as well as painful urination. Coleus can aid in digestive and malabsorption disorders through its ability to stimulate secretion of saliva, hydrochloric acid, pepsin, amalyase and pancreatic enzymes and increase nutrient absorption in the small intestine. It accelerates the breakdown of existing fat stores and promotes healthy cardiovascular function, lowers elevated blood pressure. Useful in treatment for eczema and other allergic condition. The oil finds useful applications in flavor and fragrance preparations as well as in aromatherapy.

Cissus Quadrangularis Extract Active Ingredient : Ketosterones 1.5%, Ketosterones 2% & Ketosterones 2.5% Common Name : Veld Grape Chemical Constituents and Components : Main chemical constituents are tetracyclic triterpenoids, onocer-7-ene-3alpha, 21 beta-diol and onocer-7-ene-3beta, 21 alpha-diol and two steriodal principles I and II, alpha-sitosterol, delta-amyrin Action : Ketosterones : 1. It acts as antagonists to the glucocorticoid receptor and promote good bone health. 2. It shows anabolic steroid properties for healing of fracture. 3. It increases intramuscular creatinine levels. 4. It blocks the muscle damaging effect of cortisol and leads to the formation of new muscles. 5. It shows significant inhibition in DPPH free radical formation, superoxide radical production and lipid peroxide production in erythrocytes. 6. It shows sedative effect on central nervous system. 7. It protects gastric mucosa against ulceration by its antisecretory and cytoprotective property. 8. It mobilizes fibroblast and chondroblasts to an injured tissue and enhances regeneration. Curing Diseases : 1. It is mainly used in treatment of fractured bones, asthma and cardiac problems. 2. It is anthelmintic, digestive and analgesic. 3. It is useful in eye and ear diseases and in irregular menstruation. 4. It is useful in colic, leprosy, ulcers, tumours and skin diseases. 5. It is helpful in back and spine problems. Research Information : Cissus quadrangularis extract is used as dietary supplement or pharmaceutical composition. It provides prevention and treatment of osteo-health related disorders and diseases. (Ref. Use of the plant Cissus quadrangularis or its extracts for osteo-health including prevention or mitigation of degenerative disease, fracture healing and anabolic increase in osteo tissues

Action : Saponins: 1. It contains spermatogenic properties and used for curing impotency. 2. It is used for premature ejaculation, impotence and low sperm count in men. 3. It provides with health-restorative and health-promotional benefits and control obesity. 4. It increases high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels and decreased plasma and hepatic lipid profiles. 5. It increases the activity of antioxidant enzymes and vitamin C. Curing Diseases : 1. It is found effective in increasing male potency. 2. It increases general immunity of the body. 3. It is used to cure physical illness and weakness. 4. It can cure diabetes and arthritis. 5. It is also useful in curing natal and postnatal problems. Research Information : Chlorophytum borivilianum root extracts shows immunomodulatory activity. It strengthens the immune system and help body to fight against diseases. (Ref. Thakur, Mayank and et.al., Immunomodulatory activity of Chlorophytum borivilianum, eCAM, Oct. 13, 2006) Possible Combinations : Chlorophytum borivilianum + asparagus racemosus + withania somnifera + glycyrrizha glabra + ionidium suffructicosum + myristica fragrans + hemidesmus indicus (sexual enhancement in men).

Active Ingredient : Papain Common Name : Papaya Chemical Constituents and Components : Main chemical components are papain, chymopapain, pectin, carposide, carpaine, pseudocarpaine, dehydrocarpines, carotenoids, cryptoglavine, cis-violaxanthin and antheraxanthin. Action : Papain: 1. It regulates the expression of replicase polyproteins. 2. It is a strong digestive enzyme and useful in serious digestive disorders such as bloating and chronic indigestion. 3. Unique ability of Papain is to break down protein and convert a portion of it into arginine because arginine influences the production of the human growth hormone. 4. It possesses potent spermicidal activity. Curing Diseases : 1. It is used in psoriasis, bleeding piles, jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly and counter irritant. 2. An infusion of the leaves is used for various urinary complaints, gonorrhea, colic, fever, beriberi, dressing for foul wounds etc. 3. It is used to remove skin lesions and improve damaged skin conditions. 4. It is also used in treatments of jellyfish and insect stings Research Information : Leaf extract of Carica papaya possesses significant hypoglycemic effect. It decreases the blood sugar level. (Ref. Fakeye, T.O. and et.al., Hypoglycemic effect of Carica papaya leaves, Tropical J. Of Pharmaceutical Research , Mar. 2007;6 (1) 671-678) Possible Combinations : Carica papaya + mentha arvensis + moringa pterygosperma (relieves post-operative symptoms and abdominal distension)

. The Bromelain Study The proposed study is an investigation into the treatment of knee pain using bromelain in otherwise healthy individuals. 3.1 Aims To investigate the effects of bromelain on knee pain in an open study. To compare different doses of bromelain on the response to treatment. 3.2 Recruitment 500 healthy men and women currently suffering from knee pain, will be recruited by articles in national newspapers, magazines and radio programs. 3.3 Exclusion Criteria Subjects will be screened for exclusion criteria by their responses to the General Questionnaire (Appendix I). This questionnaire contains specific questions on current medication, as well as questions which screen for the presence of disease. Specific exclusion criteria: As this is a study in essentially healthy people, subjects with any serious medical disorder that requires treatment (medical or otherwise) for the normal functioning, well-being or life expectancy of the individual will be excluded Volunteers on anticoagulant therapy will be specifically excluded Volunteers currently using anti-inflammatory/analgesic drugs for knee pain will also be excluded

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