Herbs & Nutraceuticals
All Varieties
01
Moringa (Drumstick)
HS 1211.90
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan
The 'miracle tree' — Moringa leaf powder has 7× more Vitamin C than oranges, 4× more calcium than milk, and 3× more potassium than bananas. India is the world's largest moringa exporter. Strong demand as a green superfood powder in USA, EU, and Japan.
HS 1211.90
02
Ashwagandha
Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan (Manasa belt)
India's most-exported adaptogen. Standardized root extract with withanolide content (2.5–5%) is the key quality parameter for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical buyers. KSM-66 and Sensoril are premium proprietary formats. Stress, sleep, and sports nutrition markets.
03
Amla (Indian Gooseberry)
Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh (India's Amla Capital)
HS 1211.90
Contains 20× more Vitamin C than oranges — uniquely heat-stable. Used in Ayurvedic formulations, hair oils (key ingredient in Dabur Amla globally), and nutraceuticals. Tannin extract (≥45%) is the pharmaceutical-grade specification.
HS 1211.90
04
Neem
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan
All parts are export-valuable — leaf (powder, extract), seed (neem oil), and cake (organic fertilizer/biopesticide). Azadirachtin content in neem oil (measured in ppm) is the key biopesticide specification for USA-EPA and EU markets.
05
HS 1211.90
Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Neemuch (MP), Uttar Pradesh
Three varieties: Rama, Krishna, and Vana Tulsi — each with a distinct essential oil profile. The adaptogenic herbal tea market (USA, EU) is the primary export destination. Essential oil (eugenol content by GC/MS) is the key specification for aromatherapy and pharma.
06
Turmeric Extract (Curcumin)
Erode (Tamil Nadu) — World's Turmeric Capital
HS 1302.19
Beyond raw turmeric powder — standardized curcumin extract (95% curcuminoids) is the high-value pharmaceutical export. Erode is India's turmeric hub. BCM-95 and CurcuWIN are bioavailability-enhanced proprietary formats commanding 3–5× premium over standard extract.