| Scientific name | Common name | Family | Plant part tested | Phytoconstituents of part used | Traditional uses | References |
| Centella asiatica L. | Jalbrahmi, mandukparni | Apiaceae | Whole plant | Saponins, asiaticosides, brahminoside, and centelloside | Recommended for the treatment of various skin conditions such as leprosy, lupus, varicose ulcers, eczema, psoriasis, diarrhoea, fever, and amenorrhea and diseases of the female genitourinary tract | [26, 27] |
| Curcuma longa | Haldi | Zingiberaceae | Rhizome | Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), α-phellandrene, sabinene, borneol, zingiberene, and sesquiterpenes | Used to treat gastrointestinal upsets and arthritis pain and is tonic for the digestive system | [28] |
| Emblica officinalis | Amla | Euphorbiaceae | Leaves | Gallic acid, ethyl gallate, 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloylglucose, and luteolin-4′-O-neohesperidoside | Source of Vitamin C, enhances food absorption, balances stomach acids, fortifies the liver, supports the heart, and promotes healthier hair | [29] |
| Mentha arvensis | Pudina | Lamiaceae | Leaves | Tannins, phenols, steroids, flavonoids, and volatile oils | Used to treat liver and spleen diseases, Asthma, and Jaundice | [30] |
| Rauvolfia serpentina Benth | Sarpagandha | Apocynaceae | Leaves | Alkaloids | Therapeutic actions being mainly effective in the treatment of hypertension and psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, anxiety, insomnia, and insanity | [31] |
| Terminalia arjuna | Arjun | Combretaceae | Leaves | Flavonoid | Used as a remedy for the treatment of ear ache | [32] |
| Withania somnifera | Ashwagandha | Solanaceae | Leaves | Steroidal withanolides | Claimed to have potent aphrodisiac rejuvenative and life-prolonging properties | [33] |
| Zingiber officinale | Saunth, dried ginger | Zingiberaceae | Rhizome | Gingerol (5-hydroxy-1-(4 hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) decan-3-one) | Commonly used in food products and beverages, carminative, antispasmodic, digestive, stomachic, vasodilator, appetizer, expectorant, bronchodilator, topical and local stimulant, analgesic, antiflatulent, aphrodisiac, antitussive, arthritis, rheumatism, sprains, muscular aches, pains, and laxative | [15] |
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