Health Benefits & Uses of Mulethi (Athimathuram)
Mulethi is an effective traditional herb that is widely used in Indian medicines, folk medicines, home remedies, and Ayurveda. It is a classical Ayurvedic remedy and has been used in centuries as grandma’s remedy for sore throat and cough. Mulethi is effective to treat ulcers, joint pains, hyperacidity, general debility and many other diseases. It […]
7 Advantages of Bee Propolis
Honey is a sweet and healthy liquid substance extracted from flowers by bees, which is collected in honeycombs and then extracted by humans. This is because natural honey tastes sweeter than sugars and has far more medicinal benefits. Research on various cave paintings shows that humans collected and used honey from hives about 8000 years ago. There […]
Health Benefits of Lotus Seeds (Makhanas/Fox Nuts)
Lotus is a symbol in many Asian cultures, especially Indian, Japanese, Chinese, and Egyptian. The flower denotes various life values like rebirth, fruitfulness, enlightenment, and spirituality. In Buddhism, the lotus flower signifies purity and desire. Lotus Seeds are also called Makhanas (In Hindi) or Fox nuts (In English), derived from the Euryale Fox plant that grows in the wetland […]
Black Horse Gram Facts and Impressive Health Benefits
Have you ever heard of macrotyloma uniflorum? If yes then you’re lucky!! Health Benefits of Horse gram is a must-to-know topic for everyone as it offers tons and tons of values for human health. Black Horse Gram is rich in nutrients and has a lot of minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and protein. Is Horse […]
Shikakai oil Health Benefits – Side Effects, More
Shikakai is a traditional herb that helps to decrease hair fall, relieves skin diseases, improves hair growth, and controls dandruff. The soap pods have been used as a natural surfactant for strengthening hair roots, cleaning the scalp, removing dryness, itching, providing relief from scaling since ancient times. It is not only the magical herb for […]
Health Benefits of Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum – Indian Atis Root)
Atis -aka- Ativisha (in Ayurveda), Atees (in Hindi), Indian Atis Root (in English) or Aconitum Heterophyllum botanically, is a herb plant that grows tall about 2000 feet above sea level and found in the Himalayan regions and colder parts of India, for example, Kashmir and identified as a characteristic species of Nepal, Sikkim, and Chumbi […]
Health Benefits & Medicinal Values of Anjeer
Fig or Anjeer is a unique fruit that contains many nutrients. It is a sweet fruit with numerous seeds, so it is known as nature’s candy. The fresh and dried Anjeer is widely used in many countries, and it is very popular as ‘poor man’s food.’ The dried forms of its fruits, leaves, seeds, barks, […]
Health Benefits & Uses of Cissus Quadrangularis (Veldt Grape)
Cissus Quadrangularis or Hadjod or Pirandai is a traditional herb that is widely used in Ayurveda to treat many diseases. It is also known as Veldt Grape. It is a fleshy plant that is used in many traditional dishes such as soups, dals, and chutney in India. Cissus Quadrangularis is widely used in Indian medicines to strengthen your bones, joints, and […]
Benefits of Ferula Asafoetida [For Health, Skin, & Hair]
Asafoetida is a latex gum derived from the species of a perennial herb called Ferula. It has a great flavor and aroma. Asafoetida or Hing is a necessary ingredient in Indian Cuisine. It can change the taste of the ordinary dish to a delicious one. The plant is native to Afghanistan and Iraq. Still, the […]
Health Benefits of Vetiver [Chrysopogon Zizanioides]
Vetiver, scientifically known as Chrysopogon zizanioides, is a genus of plants in the grass family Poaceae. It grows well in humid climates away from heat. It is a dense and clustered plant with erect and stiff stems that can reach 5 feet in height and have brown to purple flowers. The native of this plant […]
Health Benefits & Medicinal Uses of Isabgol
Isabgol is an oily gluey herb with an astringent, and sweet taste, and it provides a cooling effect to the body. Isabgol is also known as Psyllium Husk that is obtained from the seeds of the plant. It is scientifically known as Plantago Ovata that contains many medicinal properties. Isabgol is a powerful herb that […]
Health Benefits of Saffron (Kesar)
Crocus Sativus, commonly known as Autumn Crocus, & Saffron Crocus, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Iridaceae (Iris family) in the genus Crocus. Saffron is known around the world as a spice with medicinal properties extracted from the flower of Crocus Sativus which has such special properties. This precious saffron is known by names Saffron Crocus, Crocus Cultive, […]