Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a tropical tree producing hard, brown pods filled with a sweet-sour, fibrous pulp

Gum Arabic (or Acacia Gum) is a natural, edible resin from acacia trees, used widely in food (soda, candy, ice cream) as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener (E414) due to its water solubility, bland taste, and non-toxic nature

Asafoetida (or Hing) is a pungent, dried gum-resin from Ferula plants, used in Indian/Middle Eastern cooking and traditional medicine for digestion, flavouring (garlic/onion substitute), and respiratory issues, known for its strong smell that mellows when cooked, adding savory depth to lentils, curries, and pickles

Abstract. Shilajit is a natural substance found mainly in the Himalayas, formed for centuries by the gradual decomposition of certain plants by the action of microorganisms. It is a potent and very safe dietary supplement, restoring the energetic balance and potentially able to prevent several diseases

Honey is a natural, sweet, viscous liquid made by bees from flower nectar, known for its varied flavors, colors, and uses as a sweetener, food, and traditional medicine due to its antioxidants and antibacterial properties, but it's crucial never to give it to infants under one year old due to botulism risk

Supari refers to the areca nut, the seed of the areca palm, widely chewed in South Asia as a stimulant, often mixed with betel leaf, slaked lime (chun), and flavorings in a preparation called paan, or sold as sweetened, spiced pieces in pouches known as 'pan masala' or 'supari' (mukhwas), used to freshen breath or ward off hunger, though it's linked to health concerns. 

Stone Flower, known as Chadila, Pattar Phool, or Kalpasi, is a unique lichen used as a spice in Indian cooking, especially in South Indian dishes, adding earthy flavor to garam masala, curries, and soups, while also offering antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive health benefits, acting as an expectorant for respiratory issues

Nakeshwar (or Nagkesar) is known in English as Cobra's Saffron, Ceylon Ironwood, or Indian Rose Chestnut, derived from the Mesua ferrea tree, used for its unique aroma and flavor in cooking and traditional Ayurvedic medicine. 

Loban, also known as gum benzoin or frankincense, is a fragrant balsamic resin from Styrax trees, used for centuries in spiritual rituals, perfumery, and traditional medicine for its purifying, calming, and invigorating aroma with hints of vanilla. It's burned as incense (dhoop) to purify spaces, uplift energy, aid meditation, and is found in incense sticks or as loose crystals

Types of wax vary widely, from natural ones like Beeswax, Soy Wax, and Palm Wax for candles, to specialized waxes for hair removal (Soft Wax, Hard Wax, Sugar Wax), and industrial uses like Paraffin or Carnauba, each offering unique properties for applications like beauty, candles, polishing, or jewelry modeling. Key categories include natural (beeswax, soy), petroleum-based (paraffin), and synthetic, with forms like hard, soft, sugar, or fruit wax for specific needs