Prunus cerasoides (Wild Himalayan Cherry / Padam)
Common / Alternative Names:
Padam, Himalayan Wild Cherry, Indian Cherry
Family: Rosaceae
Raw Material Type:
Bark, Fruit; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Flavonoids, Phenolic compounds, Glycosides, Tannins, Organic acids

Prunus amygdalus (Almond)
Common / Alternative Names:
Almond, Badam, Sweet Almond
Family: Rosaceae
Raw Material Type:
Seed (Kernel), Kernel Powder, Cold-Pressed Oil, Defatted Powder, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Monounsaturated fatty acids (Oleic acid), Linoleic acid, Protein, Vitamin E (Tocopherols), Polyphenols, Minerals (Calcium, Magnesium)

Prosopis spicigera (correct botanical name: Prosopis cineraria)
(Khejri / Shami Tree)
Common / Alternative Names:
Khejri, Shami, Jand
Family: Fabaceae
Raw Material Type:
Bark, Leaves, Pods; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Flavonoids, Alkaloids, Tannins, Phenolic compounds, Proteins, Minerals

Portulaca oleracea (Purslane / Kulfa)
Common / Alternative Names:
Purslane, Kulfa, Loni Bhaji
Family: Portulacaceae
Raw Material Type:
Whole Herb (Aerial Parts), Leaves & Stems; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Omega-3 fatty acids (ALA), Flavonoids, Alkaloids, Polysaccharides, Vitamins (A, C, E), Minerals (Magnesium, Potassium, Iron)

Polygonatum cirrhifolium (Kshirakakoli / Curled Solomon’s Seal)
Common / Alternative Names:
Kshirakakoli, Curled Solomon’s Seal
Family: Asparagaceae (formerly Liliaceae)
Raw Material Type:
Rhizome, Rhizome Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Steroidal saponins, Polysaccharides, Mucilage, Flavonoids, Trace alkaloids

Pongamia pinnata (often written/traded as Pongania pinnorta)
(Karanja / Indian Beech)
Common / Alternative Names:
Karanja, Indian Beech, Honge
Family: Fabaceae
Raw Material Type:
Seeds, Seed Oil (Karanja Oil), Bark, Leaves; Oil, Powder, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Karanjin, Pongamol, Flavonoids, Fixed oils, Triterpenoids

Pisum sativum (Green Pea)
Common / Alternative Names:
Green Pea, Garden Pea, Matar
Family: Fabaceae
Raw Material Type:
Seeds; Protein Isolate, Protein Concentrate, Pea Flour, Fiber, Starch
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Plant protein (≈80–85% in isolate), Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), Lysine, Dietary fiber, Resistant starch, Polyphenols

Pistacia vera (Pistachio)
Common / Alternative Names:
Pistachio, Pista
Family: Anacardiaceae
Raw Material Type:
Nut (Kernel), Kernel Powder, Paste, Oil, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Healthy fats (MUFA & PUFA), Plant protein, Dietary fiber, Phytosterols, Polyphenols, Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Carotenoids (Lutein, Zeaxanthin), Minerals (Potassium, Magnesium)

Pistacia lentiscus (Mastic Tree / Mastiha)
Common / Alternative Names:
Mastic Tree, Mastiha, Lentisk
Family: Anacardiaceae
Raw Material Type:
Resin (Mastic Gum), Leaf, Essential Oil, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Triterpenic acids (Masticadienonic acid), Essential oils (α-pinene, β-myrcene), Polyphenols, Flavonoids

Piper betle (Betel Leaf / Paan)
Common / Alternative Names:
Betel Leaf, Paan, Tambool
Family: Piperaceae
Raw Material Type:
Leaves; Fresh/Dried Leaves, Leaf Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Essential Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Phenolic compounds (Chavicol, Eugenol), Flavonoids, Tannins, Volatile oils, Alkaloids

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

Pinus excelsa (syn. Pinus wallichiana)
(Blue Pine / Himalayan Pine)
Common / Alternative Names:
Blue Pine, Himalayan Pine, Kail, Biar
Family: Pinaceae
Raw Material Type:
Needles, Bark, Resin; Essential Oil, Dry Powder, Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Terpenes (α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene), Resin acids, Flavonoids, Phenolic compounds

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

Phoenix sylvestris (Wild Date Palm / Khajur)
Common / Alternative Names:
Wild Date Palm, Indian Date Palm, Khajur, Tadi
Family: Arecaceae
Raw Material Type:
Fruit, Sap (Neera), Fruit Powder, Syrup/Jaggery, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Natural sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose), Dietary fiber, Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Vitamins (B-complex), Minerals (Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium)

Phoenix dactylifera (Date Palm)
Common / Alternative Names:
Date Palm, Date, Khajur
Family: Arecaceae
Raw Material Type:
Fruit (Dates), Date Powder, Date Paste, Syrup, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Natural sugars (glucose, fructose), Dietary fiber, Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Vitamins (B-complex), Minerals (Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium)

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 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

Phaseolus aureus (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/Flour, Protein & Fiber Fractions, Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Plant protein, Dietary fiber, Resistant starch, Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Vitamins (B-complex, Folate), Minerals (Iron, Magnesium, Potassium)

Phaseolus aconitifolius (syn. Vigna aconitifolia)
(Moth Bean / Matki)
Common / Alternative Names:
Moth Bean, Matki, Turkish Gram
Family: Fabaceae
Raw Material Type:
Seeds (Beans), Sprouted Seeds, Bean 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

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

Parmelia perlata (Stone Flower / Kalpasi / Dagad Phool)
Common / Alternative Names:
Stone Flower, Kalpasi, Dagad Phool, Pathar Phool
Family: Parmeliaceae
Raw Material Type:
Lichen (Whole Thallus); Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Lichen acids (Usnic acid – trace), Atranorin, Lecanoric acid, Phenolic compounds

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

Onosma hispidum (Ratanjot / Indian Alkanet)
Common / Alternative Names:
Ratanjot, Indian Alkanet
Family: Boraginaceae
Raw Material Type:
Root; Root Powder, Oleoresin/Extract, Natural Colorant
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Naphthoquinone pigments (Alkannin, Shikonin), Phenolic compounds, Flavonoids

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

Ocimum gratissimum (Clove Basil / African Basil)
Common / Alternative Names:
Clove Basil, African Basil, Ram Tulsi
Family: Lamiaceae
Raw Material Type:
Leaves, Aerial Parts; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Essential Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Eugenol (major), Thymol, Linalool, Flavonoids, Tannins, Phenolic compounds

Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
Common / Alternative Names:
Sweet Basil, Basil, Babui Tulsi
Family: Lamiaceae
Raw Material Type:
Leaves & Aerial Parts; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Essential Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Linalool, Methyl chavicol (estragole), Eugenol, Flavonoids, Phenolic acids, 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

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)

Myristica malabarica (Bombay Mace / Rampatri)
Common / Alternative Names:
Bombay Mace, Rampatri, Malabar Nutmeg
Family: Myristicaceae
Raw Material Type:
Aril (Mace), Seed; Dry Powder, Oleoresin, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Essential oils (Myristicin, Elemicin – low), Lignans, Fixed oils, Phenolic compounds, Flavonoids

Myrica esculenta (Kaiphal / Box Myrtle)
Common / Alternative Names:
Kaiphal, Kaphal, Box Myrtle
Family: Myricaceae
Raw Material Type:
Bark (Primary), Fruits; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Flavonoids, Tannins, Myricetin, Phenolic compounds, Glycosides

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

Mesua ferrea (Nagkesar / Ironwood Tree)
Common / Alternative Names:
Nagkesar, Nag Champa, Ceylon Ironwood
Family: Calophyllaceae (formerly Guttiferae / Clusiaceae)
Raw Material Type:
Stamens (Primary), Seeds; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Fixed Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Flavonoids, Tannins, Xanthones, Phenolic compounds, Fixed oils (seed), Terpenoids

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.

Moringa oleifera Lam.
Common names: Drumstick Tree, Moringa, Sahjan, Miracle Tree
Botanical profile (for manufacturing use):
Fast-growing medicinal tree of the Moringaceae family. Leaves, seeds, pods, flowers, and seed oil are widely used in nutraceutical, herbal, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic manufacturing.
Key phytoconstituents:
Vitamins (A, C, E, B-complex), minerals (calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium), flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol), glucosinolates, isothiocyanates, amino acids, polyphenols.
Functional properties (technical):
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, lipid-lowering, hepatoprotective, nutritive tonic.

Lepidium sativum (Garden Cress)
Common / Alternative Names:
Garden Cress, Pepper Cress, Halim, Chandrashoor, Asaliya
Family:
Brassicaceae
Raw Material Type:
Seeds; Whole Seeds, Seed Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Glucosinolates, Imidazole alkaloids, Flavonoids, Phenolic compounds, Proteins, Omega-3 fatty acids, Iron, Calcium, Dietary fiber

Lens culinaris (Lentil)
Common / Alternative Names:
Lentil, Masoor Dal, Red Lentil
Family:
Fabaceae
Raw Material Type:
Seeds; Whole Seeds, Defatted Flour, Seed Powder, Protein-Rich Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Plant proteins, Dietary fiber (soluble & insoluble), Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Saponins, Resistant starch, Minerals (Iron, Magnesium, Potassium), B-vitamins

Jasminum auriculatum (Juhi / Indian Jasmine)
Common / Alternative Names:
Juhi, Indian Jasmine, Yuthika
Family:
Oleaceae
Raw Material Type:
Flowers, Leaves; Dry Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract, Essential Oil (Absolute)
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Volatile oils (benzyl acetate, linalool, jasmine lactones), Flavonoids, Secoiridoid glycosides, Phenolic compounds

Ipomoea batatas (Sweet Potato)
Common / Alternative Names:
Sweet Potato, Shakarkandi
Family:
Convolvulaceae
Raw Material Type:
Tuber (Root), Leaves; Dry Powder, Flour, Spray-Dried Powder, Standardized Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Dietary fiber, Resistant starch, Polyphenols, Anthocyanins (purple varieties), Carotenoids (β-carotene), Flavonoids, Vitamins (A, C, B-complex), Minerals (Potassium, Magnesium)