Physalis alkekengi (Winter Cherry / Chinese Lantern)
Common / Alternative Names:
Winter Cherry, Chinese Lantern, Bladder Cherry
Family: Solanaceae
Raw Material Type:
Fruit (Berry), Calyx, Whole Aerial Parts; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Physalins (steroidal lactones), Flavonoids, Withanolides (trace), Carotenoids, Phenolic compounds

Physalis minima (Sunberry / Ground Cherry)
Common / Alternative Names:
Sunberry, Ground Cherry, Rasbhari, Wild Gooseberry
Family: Solanaceae
Raw Material Type:
Whole Plant (Aerial Parts), Fruits; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Withanolides (physalins – trace), Flavonoids, Alkaloids, Phenolic compounds, Vitamins (A, C), Minerals

Physalis peruviana (Cape Gooseberry / Golden Berry)
Common / Alternative Names:
Cape Gooseberry, Golden Berry, Inca Berry, Rasbhari
Family: Solanaceae
Raw Material Type:
Fruit (Berry), Fruit Powder, Juice Concentrate, Standardized Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Withanolides (Physalins), Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Carotenoids (β-carotene), Vitamins (A, C), Dietary fiber

Pinus roxburghii (Chir Pine / Longleaf Indian Pine)
Common / Alternative Names:
Chir Pine, Longleaf Indian Pine, Cheer
Family: Pinaceae
Raw Material Type:
Needles, Bark, Resin (Oleoresin), Turpentine Oil; Powder, Extract, Essential Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Terpenes (α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene), Resin acids, Phenolic compounds, Flavonoids

Piper chaba Hunter (Chavya / Javanese Long Pepper)
Common / Alternative Names:
Chavya, Chaba Pepper, Javanese Long Pepper
Family: Piperaceae
Raw Material Type:
Dried Stem & Fruits, Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Alkaloids (piperine-type), Essential oils, Lignans, Phenolic compounds

Piper cubeba (Cubeb Pepper / Kabab Chini)
Common / Alternative Names:
Cubeb Pepper, Kabab Chini, Java Pepper
Family: Piperaceae
Raw Material Type:
Dried Fruits (Berries), Fruit Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Essential Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Cubebin, Cubebol, Volatile oils (sesquiterpenes), Lignans, Flavonoids, Resins

Piper longum (Long Pepper / Pippali)
Common / Alternative Names:
Long Pepper, Pippali, Indian Long Pepper
Family: Piperaceae
Raw Material Type:
Dried Fruits (Spikes), Root (Pippalimula); Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Piperine, Piperlongumine, Essential oils, Alkaloids, Lignans

Phaseolus vulgaris (Common Bean / Kidney Bean)
Common / Alternative Names:
Common Bean, Kidney Bean, French Bean, Rajma
Family: Fabaceae
Raw Material Type:
Seeds (Beans), Bean Powder, Standardized Extract (White Kidney Bean Extract)
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Alpha-amylase inhibitors (Phaseolamin), Dietary fiber, Plant protein, Polyphenols, Lectins (inactivated during processing), Minerals

Phaseolus radiatus (syn. Vigna radiata)
(Green Gram / Mung Bean)
Common / Alternative Names:
Green Gram, Mung Bean, Moong
Family: Fabaceae
Raw Material Type:
Seeds (Beans), Sprouted Seeds, Bean Powder, Protein/Fiber Fractions, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Plant protein, Dietary fiber, Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Vitamins (B-complex, Folate), Minerals (Iron, Magnesium, Potassium), Resistant starch

Phaseolus mungo (syn. Vigna mungo)
(Black Gram / Urad Bean)
Common / Alternative Names:
Black Gram, Urad, Urad Dal
Family: Fabaceae
Raw Material Type:
Seeds (Beans), Seed Powder/Flour, Protein & Fiber Fractions, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Plant protein, Dietary fiber, Resistant starch, Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Minerals (Iron, Calcium, Magnesium), B-complex vitamins

Phaseolus lunatus (Lima Bean / Butter Bean)
Common / Alternative Names:
Lima Bean, Butter Bean
Family: Fabaceae
Raw Material Type:
Seeds (Beans), Bean Flour/Powder, Extract (processed)
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Plant protein, Dietary fiber, Complex carbohydrates, Polyphenols, Minerals (Potassium, Magnesium, Iron), B-complex vitamins

Peucedanum graveolens (Dill / Soya)
Common / Alternative Names:
Dill, Dill Seed, Soya, Suva
Family: Apiaceae
Raw Material Type:
Seeds (Fruits), Aerial Parts (Leaves & Stems); Seed Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Essential Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Essential oils (Carvone, Limonene), Flavonoids, Phenolic acids, Tannins

Pennisetum typhoideum (syn. Pennisetum glaucum)
(Pearl Millet / Bajra)
Common / Alternative Names:
Pearl Millet, Bajra
Family: Poaceae
Raw Material Type:
Grain (Seeds), Whole Grain Flour, Malted Flour, Fiber & Starch Fractions, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Complex carbohydrates, Dietary fiber, Plant protein, Polyphenols, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, B-complex vitamins

Pedalium murex (Gokhru / Large Caltrops)
Common / Alternative Names:
Gokhru (Bada Gokhru), Gokharu, Large Caltrops
Family: Pedaliaceae
Raw Material Type:
Fruit (Pods), Whole Plant; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Flavonoids, Saponins, Alkaloids, Phenolic compounds, Glycosides

Paspalum scrobiculatum (Kodo Millet)
Common / Alternative Names:
Kodo Millet, Kodra, Arikelu
Family: Poaceae
Raw Material Type:
Grain (Seeds), Whole Grain Flour, Malted Flour, Fiber & Starch Fractions, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Complex carbohydrates, Dietary fiber, Plant protein, Polyphenols, Minerals (Iron, Calcium, Magnesium), B-complex vitamins

Panicum miliaceum (Proso Millet / Common Millet)
Common / Alternative Names:
Proso Millet, Common Millet, Chena
Family: Poaceae
Raw Material Type:
Grain (Seeds), Whole Grain Flour, Malted Flour, Fiber & Starch Fractions, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Complex carbohydrates, Dietary fiber, Plant protein, Polyphenols, Minerals (Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus), B-complex vitamins

Pandanus odoratissimus (Kewda / Screw Pine)
Common / Alternative Names:
Kewda, Screwpine, Pandanus
Family: Pandanaceae
Raw Material Type:
Flowers (Male Inflorescence), Leaves; Essential Oil, Floral Water, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Volatile aromatic compounds (2-acetyl-1-pyrroline), Terpenoids, Phenolic compounds

Panax pseudoginseng (syn. Panax notoginseng)
(Notoginseng / Sanqi / Pseudo Ginseng)
Common / Alternative Names:
Notoginseng, Sanqi, Tianqi, Pseudo Ginseng
Family: Araliaceae
Raw Material Type:
Root & Rhizome, Root Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Ginsenosides (Notoginsenoside R1, Rg1, Rb1), Saponins, Polysaccharides, Flavonoids

Paederia foetida (Gandha Prasarini / Skunk Vine)
Common / Alternative Names:
Gandha Prasarini, Skunk Vine, Stink Vine
Family: Rubiaceae
Raw Material Type:
Whole Plant (Leaves, Stem), Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Iridoid glycosides (Paederoside), Flavonoids, Alkaloids, Volatile sulfur compounds, Phenolic compounds

Oroxylum indicum (Shyonaka / Indian Trumpet Tree)
Common / Alternative Names:
Shyonaka, Sonapatha, Indian Trumpet Tree
Family: Bignoniaceae
Raw Material Type:
Root Bark (Primary), Stem Bark, Seeds; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Flavonoids (Baicalein, Chrysin, Oroxylin A), Tannins, Alkaloids, Phenolic compounds

Origanum majorana (Sweet Marjoram)
Common / Alternative Names:
Sweet Marjoram, Marjoram
Family: Lamiaceae
Raw Material Type:
Aerial Parts (Leaves & Flowering Tops); Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Essential Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Volatile oils (Terpinen-4-ol, Sabinene, γ-Terpinene), Flavonoids, Phenolic acids, Tannins

Orchis latifolia (Salab Panja / Marsh Orchid)
Common / Alternative Names:
Salab Panja, Marsh Orchid
Family: Orchidaceae
Raw Material Type:
Tuber (Root); Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Mucilage (glucomannans), Polysaccharides, Starch, Phenolic compounds, Trace alkaloids

Ophiocordyceps sinensis (syn. Cordyceps sinensis)
(Cordyceps / Yartsa Gunbu)
Common / Alternative Names:
Cordyceps, Yartsa Gunbu, Caterpillar Fungus
Family: Ophiocordycipitaceae
Raw Material Type:
Fungal Fruiting Body / Mycelium; Dry Powder, Standardized Extract (cultivated or wild-source equivalents)
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Cordycepin, Adenosine, Polysaccharides (β-glucans), Sterols, Peptides, Trace nucleosides

Onosma bracteatum (Gaozaban)
Common / Alternative Names:
Gaozaban, Borago-like Onosma
Family: Boraginaceae
Raw Material Type:
Leaves, Flowers; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Mucilage, Flavonoids, Phenolic compounds, Alkaloids (trace), Minerals

Olea europaea (Olive)
Common / Alternative Names:
Olive, Zaitoon
Family: Oleaceae
Raw Material Type:
Fruit, Leaves; Olive Oil (Virgin/Extra Virgin), Leaf Powder, Standardized Leaf Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
– Fruit/Oil: Oleic acid (MUFA), Polyphenols (Hydroxytyrosol, Tyrosol), Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Squalene
– Leaves: Oleuropein, Flavonoids, Phenolic acids

Opuntia vulgaris (syn. Opuntia ficus-indica)
(Prickly Pear / Nopal / Nagphani)
Common / Alternative Names:
Prickly Pear, Nopal Cactus, Nagphani
Family: Cactaceae
Raw Material Type:
Cladodes (Pads), Fruit; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Juice Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Polysaccharides (mucilage), Dietary fiber, Betalains, Flavonoids, Vitamin C, Minerals (Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium)

Ocimum sanctum (syn. Ocimum tenuiflorum)
(Holy Basil / Tulsi)
Common / Alternative Names:
Tulsi, Holy Basil, Sacred Basil
Family: Lamiaceae
Raw Material Type:
Leaves, Aerial Parts; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Essential Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Eugenol, Ursolic acid, Rosmarinic acid, Apigenin, Linalool, Flavonoids, Triterpenoids

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Parijat / Night-Flowering Jasmine)
Common / Alternative Names:
Parijat, Harsingar, Shefali, Night Jasmine
Family: Oleaceae
Raw Material Type:
Leaves (Primary), Flowers, Seeds; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Iridoid glycosides (Nyctanthoside), Flavonoids, Phenolic compounds, Triterpenoids, Alkaloids

Nilgirianthus ciliatus (Sahachara / Blue Fox Tail)
Common / Alternative Names:
Sahachara, Blue Fox Tail
Family: Acanthaceae
Raw Material Type:
Whole Plant (Aerial Parts), Leaves; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Flavonoids, Phenolic compounds, Alkaloids, Glycosides, Triterpenoids

Nigella sativa (Black Seed / Kalonji)
Common / Alternative Names:
Black Seed, Black Cumin, Kalonji, Habbatul Barakah
Family: Ranunculaceae
Raw Material Type:
Seeds; Seed Powder, Cold-Pressed Seed Oil, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Thymoquinone, Nigellone, Thymohydroquinone, Alkaloids, Saponins, Fixed oils

Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus / Kamal)
Common / Alternative Names:
Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Kamal, Padma
Family: Nelumbonaceae
Raw Material Type:
Flowers, Seeds, Seed Embryo, Rhizome, Leaves; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Alkaloids (Nuciferine), Flavonoids, Polyphenols, Tannins, Glycosides, Starch (rhizome), Proteins (seeds)

Musa paradisiaca (Plantain / Banana)
Common / Alternative Names:
Plantain, Banana, Kela
Family: Musaceae
Raw Material Type:
Fruit, Peel, Pseudostem, Flower; Fruit Powder, Starch, Fiber, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Complex carbohydrates, Resistant starch, Dietary fiber, Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Vitamins (B6, C), Minerals (Potassium, Magnesium)

Murraya koenigii (Curry Leaf / Meetha Neem)
Common / Alternative Names:
Curry Leaf, Meetha Neem, Karivepallai
Family: Rutaceae
Raw Material Type:
Leaves (Primary), Stem Bark; Dry Leaf Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Essential Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Carbazole alkaloids (Mahanimbine, Girinimbine), Flavonoids, Polyphenols, Terpenoids, Vitamins (A, C), Minerals (Iron, Calcium)

Mentha spicata (Spearmint)
Common / Alternative Names:
Spearmint, Garden Mint, Pudina (Spearmint type)
Family: Lamiaceae
Raw Material Type:
Leaves & Aerial Parts; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Essential Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Carvone (major), Limonene, Menthone (trace), Flavonoids, Phenolic acids, Tannins

Mentha piperita (Peppermint)
Common / Alternative Names:
Peppermint, Pudina (Peppermint)
Family: Lamiaceae
Raw Material Type:
Leaves & Aerial Parts; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Essential Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Menthol, Menthone, Menthyl acetate, 1,8-Cineole, Flavonoids, Phenolic acids

Microstylis musifera (syn. Malaxis muscifera)
(Jeevanti / Himalayan Orchid – Ashtavarga group)
Common / Alternative Names:
Jeevanti, Musli-like Orchid (regional)
Family: Orchidaceae
Raw Material Type:
Tuber (Pseudobulb); Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Mucilage (glucomannans), Polysaccharides, Starch, Phenolic compounds, Trace alkaloids

Mimusops elengi (Bakula / Spanish Cherry)
Common / Alternative Names:
Bakula, Maulsari, Spanish Cherry
Family: Sapotaceae
Raw Material Type:
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Triterpenoids, Flavonoids, Tannins, Saponins, Alkaloids, Phenolic compounds

Mimosa pudica (Sensitive Plant / Lajjalu)
Common / Alternative Names:
Sensitive Plant, Lajjalu, Chui-Mui
Family: Fabaceae (formerly Mimosaceae)
Raw Material Type:
Whole Plant, Leaves, Roots; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Alkaloids (Mimosine – trace), Flavonoids, Tannins, Saponins, Phenolic compounds

Mimusops hexandra (Syn.: Manilkara hexandra)
Common names: Khirni, Rayan, Indian Medlar (regional)
Botanical profile (for manufacturing use):
Evergreen medicinal tree of the Sapotaceae family. The bark, leaves, seeds, fruit pulp, and seed oil are used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and herbal formulations.
Key phytoconstituents:
Tannins, flavonoids, saponins, triterpenoids, sterols, fatty acids (seed oil), natural sugars.
Functional properties (technical):
Astringent, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, wound-healing, nutritive tonic.