The Garcinia cambogia plant has been used in Sri Lanka for many years it is a small, sour tropical fruit used traditionally as a condiment and to prevent formation and increase release of intestinal gas.

Ganoderma lucidum, an oriental fungus, has a long history (traditional Chinese medicine for more than 4,000 years) of use for promoting health and longevity in China, Japan, and other Asian countries. It is a large, dark mushroom with a glossy exterior and a woody texture. The Latin word lucidus means “shiny” or “brilliant” and refers to the varnished appearance of the surface of the mushroom.

Cyperus rotundus is a weed in over 90 countries. The word Cyperus derives from the Greek and rotundus is from Latin, meaning round. Cyperus grows rapidly and fills the soil with its triangle of roots and rhizomes.

Pumpkin is considered to be an extremely nutritious vegetable in most of the Asian countries. In the contrary the pumpkin seeds are thrown away in most instances. But when the nutritious value of the pumpkin seeds are analyzed, it will no longer be discarded.