Anti-Obesity Herbs
Latin Name
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Common name
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Uses
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Bauhinia variegata
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Variegated Bauhinia, Kachnar
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Decoction of root acts as anti-fat remedy and is very useful for corpulent persons
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Boswellia serrata
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Incense Tree, Indian Olibanum Tree, Guggal Salai, Kundri
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Gum resin or olibanum that exudes from trunk is reported to reduce obesity; gum combined with aromatics also cures nervous diseases, chronic lung diseases and urinary disorders; other properties described under Anti-cancer Herbs
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Cardiospermum halicacabum
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Baloon Vine, Black Liquorice, Kanphuti, Bodha
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Leaves, root and seed reduce bulkiness (obesity), stiffness of legs; cure nervous diseases, dizziness, rheumatism, tumours and lung diseases; also stimulant tonic and anti-cancer
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Commiphora mukul
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Guggal-Mukul, Bdellium
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Oleo-resin gum exuded through incision in stem bark used to treat obesity and arthritis; also blood nutritive, cures ulcers, nasal bronchitis, typhoid and diseases of genito-urinary organs
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Garcinia cambogia
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Malabar Tamarind, Vilayati Imli
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Weight loss & lowering of cholesterol (fruits). Fruit rind contains an active stereo-isomer of hydroxy citric acid [(-) – HCA] which suppresses fatty acid synthesis, increases liver’s storage of glycogen energy and decreases body weight
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