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Woodfordia fruticosa belongs to the Lythraceae family and has a high content of tannins. These give it astringent, stimulant, uterine sedative, anthelmintic and potent antibacterial properties. It lowers the vaginal pH, and so helps prevent relapse. Studies show that an extract of Woodfordia fruticosa contains constituents such as tannin with significant antibacterial properties, which let it overcome the barrier in the Gram negative bacterial cell wall. Its inhibitory effect is comparable with the standard antibiotics Amoxicillin and Ciprofloxacin. The flowers of Woodfordia fruticosa also provide non-specific immunity. They stimulate the reticulo endothelial system and the release of cytokines from macrophages. Proliferation of bone marrow cells points to a likely release of colony stimulating factors, which then stimulate the immune system by generating immune cells.

Hemidesmus indicus: chemical analysis of the root showed coumarin, volatile oil and two sterols. 2-hydroxy-4 methoxy benzaldehyde has been isolated from the root of Hemidesmus indicus, and it has anti-inflammatory activity against chronic inflammation. The drug has also shown significant anti-fungal activity in experimental and clinical studies.

Acacia catechu: this plant is highly valued for its powerful astringent and antioxidant activities. It has several pharmacological effects, including antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Catechins and taxifolin are the principal constituents of Acacia catechu, and both have significant antimicrobial effects. Chronic gonorrhea can be treated with Acacia catechu.

Mangifera indica: it contains active substances like mangiferin, which has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antiallergic activity. It inhibits mast cell degranulation.