GBR EXPORT AND IMPORT

GBR Export and Import is a registered exporter of Indian Spices, Cashew and Herbals. Our main activities include manufacture and export of high quality products to our customers and achieve their maximum satisfaction as we feel that it is the best reward.

Products
Our main products include whole Spices, Powdered Spices, Masala Powder (Spice Mix and Curry Powder), Spices Paste, Pickles, Oil Seeds , Cashew and Herbal products. They are packed bulk or in consumer packs as required by importers.
Herbs
We are engaged in cultivation and export of Herbs and other allied products such as pharmaceutical raw materials from India. Our herbs having high value demand in various industrial sectors like Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Cosmetic, and Food & Flavour industries. We are always committed to the quality of the raw herbs, competitive price and timely delivery.

List of our Herbs

GLORIOSA SUPERBA

Family name : Liliaceae (Lily family)

Botanical name: Gloriosa superba

Tamil name : Kathikai kilanku, Kalappai kilanku, Senkanthal (Tamil).


The medicinal importance of Gloriosa superba is due to the presence of alkaloids in all parts of the plant, mainly colchicine (superbine), an amino alkaloid derived from the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine. The presence of colchicine-type alkaloids with a tropolone ring is characteristic for most genera in Colchicaceae. The seeds are the best source of colchicine, as their content is 2–5 times higher than in the tubers.
Medicinal uses: Clochicine is used in various drugs and the uses are Anticancer, Anti-malarial, stomachache, Purgative, Cholagogue, Anthelmin, Alterative, and Febrifuge. In Ayurveda, the tuber is anthelmintic and abortifacient. It is also effective against paralysis, snake bite, insect bites.
Parts used: Tuber and Seed
Product offered: Seed and Tubers.

SHATAVARI (Asparagus racemosus)

Family name : Liliaceae
Botanical name: Asparagus racemosus
Tamil name : Shimai-shadavari, Ammaikodi, Kilwari, Thanneer vittan kilanku
Medicinal Properties and Uses:
Shatavari is an indigenous medicinal plant used in Siddha, Ayurvedic and Homoeopathy medicines. In India, Shatavari is considered the women's equivalent to Ashwagandha. The name translates to "she who possesses 100 husbands", referring to the herbs rejuvanitive effect upon the female reproductive organs. Shatavari roots are used mainly as galactagogue which stimulates the secretion of breast milk. It is applied in improving the lost body weight and also known as an aphrodisiac. The root is useful in treating the ailments like dysentery, tuberculosis and diabetes. Commonly, it supports to maintain the health by giving immunity to diseases.
Pharmacological action: It is used as Immunomodulator, Aphrodisiac [Sexual Tonic], Antispasmodic, Adaptogen, Antitussive, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anti diarrhoeal, Mucilaginous, Refrigerant, Diuretic, Ant dysenteric, Nutritive Tonic, Demulcent, Cytoprotective, Anti-Oxytocic.
Indications: It is used to increase semen count, cure bareness in females and remove disorders of female genitals. It is also used to promote lactogenesis. It is used internally for infertility, loss of libido, threatened miscarriage, and menopausal problems. It both nourishes and cleanses the blood and the female reproductive organs. It is a good food for menopause or for those who have had hysterectomies, as it supplies many female hormones. It nourishes the ovum and increases fertility. It is also used for hyperacidity, stomach ulcers, dysentery, and bronchial infections
Photochemical: large amount of saccharine and mucilage
Product offered: Dried Roots and roots powder
SARPGANDHA (Rauwolfia Serpentina)
Family name : Apocynaceae

Botanical name: Rauwolfia Serpentina

English name : Indian snakeroot, Rauwolfia


Sarpgandha is an important medicinal plant of India. Its roots are used for the treatment of snakebite, insect nervous disorders, mania and epilepsy. It is also useful in the treatment of hypertension and works as a sedative or tranquilizing agent. The roots are also used in skin disorders, excessive sweating and itching.
Pharmacological actionSedative, depressant, febrifuge, and tonic
Chemical constituents of SarpagandhaReserpine, reserpiline, sarpagine, serpentinene, yohimbine, ajmalicidine, ajmalicine, rouhimbine, indobinine, rauwolfinine, serpentines are the major chemical constituents of Sarpagandha.
Photochemical The powdered root (Rauwolfia Serpentina) generally contains anywhere from 0.15% to 0.2% active alkaloid (reserpine and rescinnamine) by weight. Rauwolfia is cultivated for the medicinal use of its 30 alkaloids (particularly reserpine found in the root), many used in treating hypertension. Besides reserpine, other alkaloids used in hypertension and other cardiac disorders are ajmaline, rescinnamine, serpentinine, sarpagine, deserpidine, and chandrine.
Medicinal Values:
Dysentery, fevers, high blood pressure, hypochondria, insanity, insect stings, and insomnia, painful bowel disorders
Therapeutic description
Nervous system: It is used in insomnia and irritative conditions of the central nervous system. It causes depletion of catecholamines at the central and peripheral level and depletion of Serotonin at the central level.
Digestive system: Root is a valuable remedy for dysentery and painful affections of bowel.
Reproductive system: Decoction of root is applied to increase uterine contractions and promote expulsion of fetus.
Eyes: Juice of leaves is instilled in eyes as a remedy for the opacities of cornea.
Parts used: Roots, Seed, Leaves.
Product offered: Roots, Seed, Leaves and its powder.

EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS
Family Name : Myrtaceae
Botanical name: Eucalyptus globulus
Common Name: Blue Gum Tree. Stringy Bark Tree

Parts used: Leaves
Medicinal uses: Antiseptic and deodorant: Apply crushed leaves on affected area. Decoction of leaves as tea for cough, asthma, hoarseness, and fevers. Pure eucalyptus oil, two drops in a tsp of warm water, for coughs, whooping coughs, asthma and bronchitis. Infusion of leaves used for asthma, catarrh, bronchitis, whooping cough, coryza, dysentery, diabetes, fevers and colds, malaria, rhinitis, tuberculosis.For sinusitis, breathing of vapor of decoction of leaves. Decoction of leaves used for washing and cleaning wounds.
Other Indication:
Diabetes, lumbago, sciatica, toothaches, tuberculosis, dysentery, gout.
Product offered: The oil of the leaves, Leaves and powder
EMBLICA OFFICINALIS
Family name : Euphorbiaceae
Botanical name: Phyllanthes Emblica
English name : Indian gooseberry
Tamil name : Nellikai

Parts Used: Fruit
Medicinal uses: It is the richest known source of vitamin C As an extremely rich source of vitamin C, Indian gooseberry is one of the best remedy for scurvy. It is antibacterial, carminative, diuretic, aphrodisiac, laxative, astringent and refrigerant. It is useful in anaemia, jaundice, dyspepcia, haemorrhage disorders, diabetes, asthma and bronchitis. It cures insomnia and is healthy for the hair. It has anabolic, antibacterial, expectorant, cardiotonic, antipyretic, antioxidative, antiviral, anti-emetic and resistance building properties and used in the treatment of leucorrhea and arteriosclerosis.
It is also effective in the treatment of peptic ulcer as well as in non-ulcer dyspepsia and also very valuable in preventing ageing and in maintaining strength in old age. It improves body resistance and protects the body against infection. It strengthens the heart, hair and different gland in the body.
Product offered: Fruit.
MORINGA OLEIFERA
Botanical name: Moringa Oleifera
Family name : Moringaceae
Common name: Moringa, Horse Radish Tree, Drumstick tree.
Tamil name : Murungai
India's ancient tradition of ayurveda says the leaves of the Moringa tree prevent 300 diseases.

Parts Used: Fruits, Roots, seeds, leaves
Medicinal uses: Iron deficiency, scurvy, rheumatic problems, spleen and liver problems, tetanus. The roots are acrid, digestive, anthelmentic, constipating, anodyne, bitter alexipharmic stimulant and vesicant. They are useful in paralysis, inflammations, fever, cough, cold, bronchitis, pectoral diseases, epilepsy, and hysteria.
Its leaves are useful in scurvy wounds, tumors, inflammations and helminthasis. Leaves are anti-inflammatory, anodyne, anthelmintic, ophthalmic and rich in Vitamin A and C.
The seeds are acrid, bitter, anti inflammatory, purgative, and are useful in neuralgia, inflammations, ophthalmic disorder and intermittent fevers. Seeds are acrid, bitter, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, purgative, and antipyretic. Bark is regarded as an antiscorbic, and it exudes a reddish gum sometimes used for diarrhea. Oil is clear, sweet and odorless. It also is edible and useful in the manufacture of perfumes and hairdressings.
Product offered: Fruit, Roots, seeds, leaves and powder

AZADIRACHTA INDICA
Family name : Meliaceae
Botanical name: Azadirachta indica
Common name: Lilac, Morgosa tree, neem, neem chal
Tamil name : Vembu, Veppa maram

Parts used: Leaves, flower, oil, seed
Medicinal uses: Vermifuge, insecticide, Astringent, tonic and antiseptic. It posseses anti diabetic, antibacterial and antiviral properties and used successfully in cases of stomach worms and ulcers. Root barks posseses anstringent, tonic and antiperiodic properties. It is also useful in malarial fever. The oil is used in making neem based shampoos soaps, and toothpaste.
Product offered: Leaves, flower, seed, oil and powder
CURCUMA LONGA LINN
Family name : Scitamineae
Botanical name: curcuma longa linn
Common name: Turmeric
Tamil name : Manjal

Parts used: Rhizome
Medicinal uses: Bronchitis, diarrhoea, intermittent fever, abnormal accumulation of the liquid in cellular tissue, jaundice, liver and urinary disorders, obesity. It is also induces the flow of bile, which breaks down fats and helps maintain a normal cholesterol and a healthy heart. It acts as an anti-inflammatory agent that relieves the aches and pains associated with arthritis.
Product offered: Rhizome and Powder
PHYLLANTHUS AMARUS
Family name : Euphorbiaceae
Botanical name: Phyllanthus amarus
Common name: Country gooseberry
Tamil name : Kizhanelli

Parts Used: Dried leaves, small fruit and Roots
Medical uses: It is bitter, astringent, cold, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and useful in liver disorders, cough, asthma, jaundice, spleen disorders. Phyllanthus may help decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus found in the blood stream. Fresh root is an excellent remedy for jaundice. It is used in anemia, dropsy, gonorrhea, menorrhagia and other genital affections, ingartropathy, diarrhoea, dysentery, intermittent fevers, ophthalmopathy, scabies, appendix, diabetes, prostate problems, ulcers and wounds.
Product offered: Dried leaves, fruit and Powder.
OCIMUM SANCTUM
Family Name : Lamiaceae
Botanical name: Ocimum sanctum
Common Name: Basil, sacred basil, holy basil, tulsi
Tamil name : Tulasi

Parts Used : Leaves, Seeds and powder
Medicinal uses: It is Diaphoteric, Anti periodic, Stimulating, Expectorant and Anti-catarrhal. It is used in malaria, catarrh, bronchitis and gastric disorders. It also lowers blood sugar levels and its powder is used for mouth ulcers. It is widely worshiped in India
Product offered: Leaves, Seeds and powder.
NELUMBO NUCIFERA
Family name : Nymphaeaceae
Botanical name: Nelumbo nucifera
Common name: Lotus, Sacred Water Lotus, Sacred Water Lilly, Pink Lotus.
Tamil name : Thamarai

Parts used: Flower Petals, Seeds, Leaves, Roots.
Medicinal uses: Jaundice, Deobstruent, diuretic, astringent, cooling. The lotus leaves are bitter, but neutral, and are said to benefit the stomach, spleen, and liver. The rhizomes or leaves are used with other herbs to treat sunstroke, fever, diarrhoea, dysentery, haemorrhoids, dizziness and vomiting of blood. The lotus leaves are used for lowering blood lipids and treating fatty liver; it is commonly combined with crataegus, which promotes blood circulation and lowers blood fats, for that purpose.
Lotus roots have been found to be rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, and manganese, while very low in saturated fat
Lotus seeds are classified as astringents, being sweet and neutral, and benefiting the spleen, kidney, and heart. The astringent quality helps prevent loss of kidney essence, so the seeds are used to treat weak sexual function in men and leukorrhea in women.The lotus seeds or nuts are quite versatile, and can be eaten raw or dried and popped like popcorn. The seed also has calming properties that alleviate restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia. Lotus seed has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and to relax the smooth muscle of the uterus.
The flower is used for abdominal cramps, bloody discharges, bleeding gastric ulcers, excessive menstruation and post-partum hemorrhage. The flower stamens of the lotus are used in urinary frequency, premature ejaculation, hemolysis (the breakdown of red blood cells), epistasis (gene interaction) and uterine bleeding.
Product offered: Petals, seeds, leaves and powder.
SOLANUM XANTHOCARPUM
Family name : Solanaceae
Botanical name: Solanum xanthocarpum
Common name: Steroid Solanum, Yellow-berried Nightshade
Tamil name : Kandankathari



Parts used: Dried fruit and whole plant.
Medicinal uses: Root is used in Ayurvedic medicine in India to treat asthma, cough, bronchspasm, sore throat, constipation, an effective expectorant and diuretic. Its juice application is beneficial in baldness. It is also used for treatment of fever and cough in animals.
Stem flowers and fruits are bitter and carminative and are prescribed for relief in burning sensation in the feet. Leaves are applied locally to relieve pain and the juice of the leaves, mixed with black pepper, is prescribed in rheumatism.
Product offered: Dried fruit, root and powder.

LAWSONIA INERMIS
Botanical name: Lawsonia inermis
Common name: Henna, Jamaica mignonette
Tamil name : Maruthani

HENNA is a traditional herb which has been used variably worldwide since it was discovered. Henna leaves have a very pleasant fragrance and has medicinal properties. The leaves are picked, dried and pulverized into a fine powder.

Henna powder is a natural base for hair coloring & conditioning and body decoration products. It is being used extensively as a raw material to make a variety of Henna products for use on Hair, Face & Body, in an easy to use form so that we can induce the natural properties of Henna in our daily life.

Medicinal use: Natural henna powder contains natural ingredients that possess medicinal properties which are vital for hair conditioning. Henna prevents premature graying of hair and is used for hair nourishment, making the hair shiny and smooth. Henna plates and protects the hair shaft while acting as a cooling agent for head.
Leaves are useful in wounds ulcers strangury cough, bronchitis, dysentery etc. The fruit is thought to have emmenagogue properties.
The roots are bitter, refrigerant, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, abortifacient and trichogenous and is useful in burning sensation, leprosy skin diseases and amenorrhoea.
Parts used: Leaf.
Product offered: Leaf and leaf powder.

ALOE VERA
Family name : LiliaceaeBotanical name: Aloe Vera, Aloe barbadensisCommon name: Aloe, Barbados aloe, Curacao aloe, Indian aloe.
Tamil name : Sottru kattrazhai
Aloe vera is one of the most popular herbs in the world and also termed as Medicinal Aloe. Aloe Vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed plant growing to 80-100 cm tall, spreading by offsets and root sprouts. The leaves are lanceolate, thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with a serrated margin. Aloe Vera has the remarkable ability to heal wounds, ulcer and burns and used in a number of skin disorders. Aloe vera gel has lot of medicinal use and this is the gel which is used in various ailments and ointments for burns, rashes and cuts.


Part used: Flowers, roots, leaves
The various constituent elements found in Aloe Vera include :Vitamins : Beta-carotene, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6,Vitamin E, Choline.Minerals : Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Zinc, Chromium, Chlorine. Amino Acids : Lysine, Threonine, Valine, Methionine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Phenylaianine, Tryptophane, Histidine, Arginine, Hydroxy Proline, Aspartic acid, Serine, Glutamic acid, Proline, Glycerine, Alanine, Cystine and Tyrosine.Anthraquinones : Aloin, Isobarbaloin, Barbaloin, Cinnamic acid,Emodin, Aloe Emodin, Ester of Cinnamic acid, Anthracene, Antranol, Aloetic acid, Ethereal oils, Resistannols and Crysophanic acid.Mono and polysaccharides : Cellulose, Glucose, Mannose, Galactose, Aldonentose, L-rhamnose, Uronic acid, Xylose, Glucuronic acid and Arabinose.Enzymes : Oxidase, Amylase, Catalase, Lipase and Alinase.
Medicinal uses: It is useful for X -ray burns, Dermatitis, Cutaneous and disorders of skin. Drug from juice is tonic and is used in jaundice, ameneorrhoea, atonic, Psoriasis and piles. The Juice is also for used heartburn, ulcers, diabetes and digestive disorders are indigestion or the irritable bowel syndrome. Aloe Vera Gel has the remarkable ability to heal wounds, ulcer and burns. Fresh gel of aloe vera plants gives immediate relief in pain, blistering, itching from stings, bites and various stinging plants. It is also used as
· Anti-inflammatory - counteracts or suppresses the inflammatory process.
· Anti-pruritic - relieves itching.
· Humectant - moisturises, promoting retention of water in skin (in tissue).
· Proteolytic - enzymatically dissolves and digests damaged or dead tissue cells enhancing the process of healing.
· Regenerative - stimulates the growth of skin cells.
· Antipyretic - relieves the heat of burns, inflammation and fever.
· Absorbefacient - promotes absorption through tissues.
· Fungistatic - inhibits the growth of fungi.
· Virustatic - inhibits replication of viruses.
· Detoxifying - helps cleanse and purify the body.
· 'Bacteriostatic - inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria and promotes the growth of healthy bacteria.
· Anti ageing
Other uses: Aloe Vera can be used like cosmetics and ayurvedic medications. There are many cosmetic companies that mix aloe Vera fluid to many items such as makeup, sunscreens, soaps, shampoos and moisturizers. Many persons who have sensitive and dry skin mainly utilize aloe vera gel. One can also treat fungal infections such as ringworm by using aloe Vera products.
Product offered: Leaves.

CASSIA AURICULATA LINN
Family name : Papilionaceae
Botanical name: Cassia auriculata linn
Common name: Tanner’s cassia.

Tamil name : Aavarai

Cassia auriculata is especially famous for its attractive yellow flowers, which are used in treatment of skin disorders, body odour. The decoction of the flower may be taken internally. The dried flowers can be used as an external scrub for body odors.
Medicinal uses: Leaves are used in sidhdha medicine in India to treat diabetes and liver disorders. Cassia Auriculata flowers tea is used to cure diabetes .Consuming Cassia Auriculata flowers for 30 days reduces 20-60 diabetic count. Regular intake of Cassia Auriculata flower extract helps you to reduce excess blood sugar levels and maintain normal blood glucose level. Cassia Auriculata flowers Tea is also effective in protecting you from Skin diseases, Fevers, cold, Laxatives, Purgatives, Urinary diseases
Parts used: Flowers, Leaves, fruits
Products offered: Flower, Fruits, Leaves and Powder.

CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA
Family name : Caesalpinaceae
Botanical name: Cassia angustifolia
Common name: Senna, Indian senna, Tirunnelvelly senna, cassia senna
Tamil name : Nilavagai, Avuri

Part used: Pods, Stems, Leaves
Chemical Constituents of Cassia angustifoliaLeaves contain glycosides, sennoside A, sennoside B, sennoside C and sennoside D. Two naphthalene glycosides have been isolated from leaves and pods. Senna also contains the yellow flavonol coloring matter kaempferol, its glucoside kaempferin and isorhamnetin
Medicinal uses: It is recognized by British and USA pharmacopoeias. Senna is a powerful cathartic used in the treatment of constipation, working through a stimulation of intestinal peristalsis. It lowers bowels, increases peristaltic movements of the colon by its local action upon the intestinal wall .It is Purgative, anthchiintic, antipyretic, cathartic, laxative, vermifuge, diuretic. It is useful in loss of appetite, hepatomegaly, spleenomegaly, indigestion, malaria, skin diseases, jaundice and anaemia. Leaves are made into a paste, and applied to various skin diseases.
Product offered: Pod, Leaves, Fruit and powder.
WITHANIA SOMNIFERA
Family name : Solanaceae
Botanical name: withania somnifera
Tamil name : Amukkirakkilangu
Common name: Winter cherry, Ashwagandha

Parts used: Roots, Leaves and Seeds.
Withania somnifera, or Ashwagandha, is native to drier parts of India and the Old World. It is a perennial herb that reaches about 6 feet (2 m) in nature. The plants contain the alkaloids withanine and somniferine, which are used to treat nervous disorders, intestinal infections and leprosy. All plant parts are used including the roots, bark, leaves, fruit and seed. Chemical constituents of withania somnifera Roots contain choline, tropanol, pseudotropanol, cuscohygrene, 3-tigloyloxytropane, isopelletierine, anaferine and anahygrine. Withasomnine also has been isolated from the roots. The roots also have been reported to contain withaferin A and several other steroidal lactones including pharmacologically active withanolides. These were also isolated as minor constituents of the leaves. Medicinal uses: The tuberous roots are astringent, bitter, acrid, somniferous, thermogenic, stimulant, aphrodisiac, diuretic and tonic. They are useful in vitiated conditions of vata, leucoderma, constipation, insomnia, tissue-building and nervous breakdown. The leaves are bitter and are recommended in fever, painful swellings and ophthalmitis. A paste of the roots and bruised leaves are applied to carbuncles, ulcers and painful swellings.
Products offered: Roots, Leaves and Seeds and Powder.
CALOTROPIS GIGANTEA
Family name : Asclepiadaceae
Botanical name: Calotropis Gigantea
Common name: Mudar
Tamil name : Erukku.


Medicinal uses:
In Ayurveda, dried whole plant is a good tonic, expectorant, depurative, and anthelmintic. The dried root bark is a substitute for ipecacuanha. The root bark is febrifuge, anthelmintic, depurative, expectorant, and laxative. The powdered root used in asthama, bronchitis, and dyspepsia. The leaves are useful in the treatment of paralysis, arthralegia, swellings, and intermittent fevers. The flowers are bitter, digestive, astringent, stomachic, anthelmintic, and tonic.
Part used: Root, Leaves
Products offered: Root, Leaves and powder.

CISSUS QUADRANGULARIS
Family name : Ampelidaccae
Botanical name: Cissus Quadrangularis
Common name : Cissus
Tamil name : Pirandai


It is known to be an ancient medical plant, with optimal healing in white tissue areas of the body (tendons, ligaments, etc).The plant is used both, internally as well as externally
Sport supplement manufactures recently purified an extract of the plant to help increase the delivery of nutrients to soft tissue. It also helps heal fractures by increases in new bone growth, and has been shown to relieve arthritis and osteoarthritis when used topically as a balm.
Parts used: Whole plant
Uses in orthopedic treatment:
1. It acts as antagonists to the glucocorticoid receptor and promote good bone health.2. It shows anabolic steroid properties for healing of fracture.3. It increases intramuscular creatinine levels.4. It blocks the muscle damaging effect of cortisol and leads to the formation of new muscles.5. It shows significant inhibition in DPPH free radical formation, superoxide radical production and lipid peroxide production in erythrocytes. 6. It shows sedative effect on central nervous system.7. It protects gastric mucosa against ulceration by its antisecretory and cytoprotective property.8. It mobilizes fibroblast and chondroblasts to an injured tissue and enhances regeneration.
Medicinal Uses:
It is mainly used in treatment of fractured bones, asthma and cardiac problems. It is also used as anathematic, digestive, analgesic. It is helpful in eye and ear diseases, irregular menstruation, colic, leprosy, ulcers, tumours, skin diseases, and back and spine problems. .Product offered: Roots, leaves and Powder.
ADHATODA VASICA
Family name : Acanthaceae
Botanical name: Adhatoda Vasica
Common name: Malabar Nut, Adulsa
Tamil name : Adathoda

It is a small evergreen, subherbacious bush. The Leaves are 10 to 16 cms in length, minutely pubescent and broadly lanceolate. The inflorescence is dense, short pedunculate, bractate and spike terminal. The corolla is large and white with lower lip streaked purple. The fruit is a 4-seeded small capsule.
Medicinal uses: The leaves are rich in vitamin C and carotene and yield an essential oil. The shrub is the source of the drug, well known in indigenous systems of medicine for its beneficial effects, particularly in bronchitis. The leaves, flowers, fruits and roots are extensively used for treating cold, cough, whooping-cough, chronic bronchitis and asthma.
Other Indication:
1. Commonly used for bleeding due to idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, local bleeding due to peptic ulcer, piles, menorrhagia. 2. Relief in pyorrhoea and for bleeding gums (applied locally). 3. Antispasmodic (relieves or eases muscular spasms, cramps or convulsions).4. Oxytocic (stimulates contraction of the uterine muscle, facilitating or speeding up childbirth) .5.lowers blood pressure
Parts Used : Leaves, Roots, Flowers and Stem Bark.
Product offered: Leaves, Roots, Flowers, Stem Bark and Powder.

DATURA STRAMONIUM
Family name : Solanaceae
Botanical name: Datura straminium
Common name : Thorn Apple
Tamil name : Oomathai

Thorn Apple is a spreading herb common in wastelands, along the roadside and railway lines and in scrub-jungles. It contains Scopolamine (Hyoscine) that shows analgesic and sedative actions and produces amnesia. It also possesses anti-inflammatory property.
Medicinal uses: All parts of the Thorn apple have medicinal value .It is narcotic, anti spasmodic, anodyne, ache reliever. Helps in relieving the spasm of the bronchitis in asthma. It is used in treatment of Parkinson’s diseases and haemorrhoids. Young fruits are sedative and intoxicating. Leaves applied after roasting are useful in relieving pain. Atropine extracted from plant dilates the pupils and is used in eye surgery. Fruit juice is applied to the scalp to treat dandruff.
For rheumatic joints, ingrowing nails and burns leaf poultice is applied. For pain and inflammation of breasts leaf poultice along with turmeric is applied. Leaf poultice is also applied to pubic region to relieve pain during menstruation and on inflamed breasts. Leaf juice boiled in bland oil is an effective skin ointment. Fruit paste with turmeric is applied on inflamed breast. Seed paste used against parasitic skin diseases.
Toxicity:
All parts of Datura plants contain tropane alkaloids such as scopolamine, hyoscyamine, and atropine, primarily in their seeds and flowers. Its dangerous levels of poison may be fatal if ingested by humans or animals, including livestock and pets.
Part used: Seeds, Flowers and Leaves.
Product offered: Seeds, Flowers, Leaves and Powder
RICCINUS COMMUNIS LINN (CASTOR)
Family name : Euphorbiaceae
Botanical name: Ricinus Communis
Common name: Castor, Palma Christi, Ricin, Wonder Tree.

Tamil name : Aamanakku

Castor is generally grown for seeds. Castor seed oil is being used widely for various purposes. It is used as a lubricant in high-speed engines and aeroplanes, in the manufacture of soaps, transparent paper, printing-inks, varnishes, linoleum and plasticizers. It is also used for medicinal and lighting purposes. The cake is used as manure and plant stalks as fuel or as thatching material or for preparing paper-pulp. In the silk-producing areas, leaves are fed to the silkworms..
Medicinal Uses: Castor leaves are used externally by nursing mothers to increase the flow of milk. Castor Oil is a natural emollient and can be applied to the skin and hair as a softener. Juice from the leaves of the Castor plant is used against rheumatism, headache, dropsy (edema), abscesses, ringworms, and warts. Castor Oil is used for temporary constipation, but is not effective for chronic constipation. It has also been used for colic and acute diarrhea due to slow digestion. Castor Oil can support labor and delivery. Externally Castor Oil is used to treat ringworm and itch. Castor oil is commonly used for the preparation of hair-oils, hair fixers and aromatic perfumes. Oil used externally for dermatitis and eye ailments.

Part used: Castor Leaves, Castor Seeds, Castor Roots, Castor Oil.

Product offered: Leaves, Seeds, Roots and Castor Oil.

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS
Family name : Tribulus terrestris Linn
Botanical name: Zygophyllaceae
Common name: Land Caltrops, Puncture Vine
Tamil name : Nerunchi
Medicinal uses
The Tribulus Terrestris plant has a long history of uses. People from around the world have used the Tribulus Terrestris plant to promote overall health, support healthy libido function already in normal range and increase muscle tone.
Tribulus Terrestris contains steroidal saponins, alkaloids, and flavanoids, and its protodioscins content is believed to be responsible for its effects on hormone, libido and body composition.

Roots and fruits are sweet, cooling, diuretic, aphrodisiac, emollient, appetizer, digestive, anthelmintic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, laxative, cardiotonic, styptic and tonic. They are useful in strangury, dysuria, renal and vesical calculi, anorexia, dyspepsia, helminthiasis, cough, asthma, inflammations, cardiopathy, spermatorrhoea, anaemia, scabies, ophthalmic and general weakness. Leaves are astringent, diuretic, aphrodisiac, depurative, and anthelmintic and tonic, they are useful in gonorrhoea, inflammation, menorrhagia, strangury, leprosy, skin diseases and general weakness. Seeds are astringent, strengtheningand are useful in haemorrhages and ulcerative stomatitis. Fruit is diuretic and tonic and is used for the treatment of calculous affections and painful micturition. Paste prepared from leaves is used in treatment of stones in the bladder.
Parts Used: Leaves, Roots, Flowers and Seed
Product offered: Leaves, Roots, fruits, Flowers and Powder.

SPICES PRODUCTS
Spices bring in an aroma to food that enhances your appetite. Spices add a special tang and flavor to food making them more delectable and delicious. They contain antioxidant, anti-microbial and antibiotic properties. Spices rejuvenate the salivary glands, cleanse the oral cavity from food adhesion and bacteria, help to check infection and carries and protect the mucous membrane. Spices also stimulate the digestive system.
Overall health and well-being can be maintained with the correct use of spices. Spices are not only used in foods but also in the pharmaceutical, perfumery, cosmetic, medicine and several other industries. The Indian climate supports the growth of an array of spices and as a result the nation produces 75 types of spices out of the 109 listed with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

WHOLE / BASIC SPICES
GBR Export and Import is an exporter of Indian whole spices, powdered spices, masala powder, Spice paste and other food products of Indian origin worldwide.
The world's best whole spices originate in India and we take pleasure in offering the full range of exotic whole spices as per your requirement.
Our Range of whole Spices Products:

1. Black pepper 2. Cardamom (small and large)

3. Red Chili Dry 4. Turmeric

5. Garlic 6. Coriander Seed

7. Fennel Seed 8. Fenugreek Seed

9. Cumin Seed 10. Tamarind




OIL SEEDS

Sesame seeds



POWDERED SPICES

Our powdered spices are pure, fresh and premium grade and widely accepted worldwide. Our products are available in attractive packs in different sizes ranging from 100 gm to 50kg. In addition to our standardized packaging, we can also provide customized packaging for all our spices.

Our range of Powder Spices Products:

Black and white Pepper Powder
Cardamom Powder
Turmeric Powder
Chili Powder
Coriander Powder
Dry ginger Powder
Dry Garlic Powder
Cinnamon Powder
Cumin Powder
Fenugreek Powder.


MASALA POWDER (Spice Mix and Curry Powder)
We are a reputed manufacturer and exporter of Blended Spice Powders, used for taste, flavour or color or as supplements, seasonings, condiments, garnishes etc. Our masala powders are available in packing of different sizes and provide the perfect authentic taste.



Our range of Masala Powder Spices Products:

Chicken Masala
Chicken 65 Masala
Chilly Chicken Masala
Pepper Chicken Masala
Mutton Masala
Fish Curry Masala
Fish Fry Masala
Egg Masala
Curry Masala
Garam Masala
Biriyani Masala.
SPICES PASTE

Available with us is an exclusive assortment of rice paste and other spice paste for preparing different rice dishes. Our gamut of rice paste is high in demand, owing to their fine quality and premium taste.

Our range of Spices Paste Products:

Tamarind Rice Paste.
Ginger paste
Garlic Paste
Lemon Rice Paste
Curry Leaves Rice Paste
Tomato Rice Paste
Tamarind Paste.

PICKLES
Pickles are prepared with exotic fruits and vegetables, using natural preservatives like salt and oil, finally blending it with spices. They are spicy and sweet based pickles and are traditionally served as a main meal accompaniment along with Rice. We offer you a variety of pickles lime, mango, garlic and other pickles in 100 gm, 200 gm, 500 gm and 1 kg.

Our range of Pickles Products:

Mango Pickle
Mix Vegetable Pickle
Lemon Pickle
Ginger Pickle
Garlic Pickle
Fish Pickle
Mushroom Pickle.

DRY FRUITS

CASHEW

We are exporting the best quality Cashews to various clients spread across the globe.
Dried Cashew nuts are an excellent source of protein and fiber. It is having a balanced nutritive profile. The nutritive values present in Cashew Kernels are Protein, fats, Carbohydrates & vitamins. It also acts as a good source of potassium, B vitamins and magnesium, phosphorous, selenium, Iron and other minerals. We offer Organic dried cashew and the grades are: W -180, W - 210, W - 240, W -320, W - 400 and W – 450. Our Cashew products are available in attractive packs in different sizes ranging from 1kg, 5kg, 25kg and 50kg.

CASHEW NUT SHELL

Our cashew nut shell raw materials are used in chemical industries to manufacture Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) oil. The nut has a shell of about 1/8 inch thickness inside which is a soft honey comb structure containing a dark reddish brown viscous liquid. It is called cashew nut shell liquid, which is the pericap fluid of the cashew nut. It is often considered as the better and cheaper material for unsaturated phenols. It has innumerable applications in polymer based industries such as friction linings, paints and varnishes, laminating resins, rubber compounding resins, cashew cements, polyurethane based polymers, surfactants, epoxy resins, foundry chemicals and intermediates for chemical industry.
We offer cashew nut shell raw materials in different packaging ranging from 10 kg, 25kg and 50 kg.


Contact us
Mr. Balasankar Ganesan. B.OT. DNYS., CNA.

Director, GBR Export and Import,
48/B, Kalaignar Street, Kanathur,
Kovalam (Po), Kanchipuram-603112,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone: + (91)-9840151968, (91)-9884458913, + (91)-44-42415360.
E-mail: gbrexport@rocketmail.com,bala21ot@yahoo.co.in