Bacopa Monnieri is a perennial creeping herb which is common to marshy areas throughout China, Taiwan, Vietnam, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The ability to grow in water makes Bacopa Monnieri a popular aquarium plant, especially since it can grow even in brackish conditions. The leaves of Bacopa Monnieri are succulent and the flowers are small, white and 4-5 petalled. Bacopa Monnieri has long being used in the ancient form of medicine Aurveda. It is a traditional treatment for asthma and epilepsy and also has antioxidant and antianxiety properties. This plant is also listed as a nootropic, a drug that enhances cognition. Studies have revealed that Bacopa Monnieri may improve memory, motor learning ability etc. Bacopa Monnieri is also used for culinary purposes in Vietnamese cuisine and is part of several dishes along with rice, fish and mushrooms.

Banaba is a medicinal plant that grows in Asia. The leaves are known to be able to reduce blood sugar in the human body. It’s often used to treat diabetes as it contains a large amount of corosolic acid. It acts as a type of insulin which can be taken orally, such as in tea. Banaba also possesses no known side effects. This herb’s most active component, corosolic acid, helps to lower blood sugar levels. The higher the dosage of corosolic acid, the lower a person’s blood sugar levels drop. This makes it ideal in fighting diabetes and obesity and that’s why banaba is also used in many weight-loss products. It is believed that the lower glucose and insulin levels help reduce a person’s total caloric intake, which provides moderate weight loss.

Green Tea Extract is of immense use to treat body ache, headaches and poor digestion. The green tea extract contains polyphenols to high levels and is an opulent source of antioxidant. It has the power of fighting free radicals more than vitamin E. the polyphenols present in green tea extract protect against respiratory and digestive infections. It blocks the carcinogens actions that promotes cancer and reduces the cholesterol levels. Green tea extract helps in metabolizing fat. The dieters can feel the weight loss without side effects and jitters. The green tea extract decreases the heart disease risk and also helps in preventing liver failure. The benefits of green tea extract are many, but as it contains caffeine, medical experts should be consulted prior to using it. Green tea extract also defends dental plaque. Green tea extracts prevents even liver transplant failure, but pregnant women should take green tea only after doctor consultation.

Mucuna Pruriens- These are legumes extensively found in tropical surroundings of India and Africa. This enhances dopamine which is a neurotransmitter often linked with pleasure, sex drive, happiness and motivation. Mucuna Pruriens contains L-dopa; these L-dopa contains secretagogues which encourages ability of the body to stimulate in releasing growth hormones in human body. They help is enhancing creativity, increase sex drive, increase sperm production and testosterone and elevate mood. This herb is low in toxicity, though people are using it from centuries but no noticeable side effects have been reported as yet. Insomnia, heart beating rapidly and body temperature are few side effects caused in case high doses were consumed. If consumed in right doses there can be no side effects.