Zedoary is a plant which is also known as white turmeric. Its underground stem (rhizome) is used to make medicine. The traditional methods of preparing Zedoary is to wash in plenty of water. Rinsing should remove a toxin that has not yet been identified. Zedoary is the best treatment for colic, seizures, loss of appetite, and … [Read more…]
Calamus, with the botanical name Acorus Calamus, is a wetland monocot of the genus Acorus. The flowering plants, which are usually very tall, are also widely known as the Sweet Flag and Vacha. This herbaceous perennial vine can grow up to about 79 inches, and the leaves of this plant resemble the shape of the leaves of the iris family. The Sweet … [Read more…]
Fennel seeds or Saunf is one of the irreplaceable ingredients in Indian Kitchens, due to its rich aromatic flavor it is widely used in Indian and Mediterranean dishes throughout the world. You can feel the sweet as well as woody taste while consuming internally, Fennel seeds are used for medicinal purposes too. It treats indigestion, … [Read more…]
Chironji is a nut commonly used in desserts because of its nutty, sweet, and salt taste. Chironji seeds or nuts are derived from the tree named Buchanania Lanzan, which has its native to Indian subcontinents, mainly Northwest India. You can find this ingredient stacked in most of the Indian Kitchens. Chironji seeds or nuts are often used … [Read more…]
Nayuruvi is scientifically known as Achyranthes aspera; this is an annual perennial herb with the wood base. The native of this weed is the tropical part of Asia, and it is widely grown in the tropical regions of Asia, Australia, Africa, and America. This plant is widely known for its medicinal properties, and also it is rich in protein, … [Read more…]
Madar belongs to the species calotropis and family Apocynaceae which is also known as a crown flower. The flowers are whitish-lavender color, waxy and are arranged in clusters. They have five petals with a crown-like structure and stamens at the center. This large shrub grows up to 4 meters in height. The leaves are oval … [Read more…]
Sesame seed is a croppy herb that is one of the oil-rich seeds. It is known as ‘queen of oil seeds’ and strongly recommended by Ayurveda and traditional forms of medicine to treat various diseases since ancient times. Read more to know the health benefits of sesame seed. It helps to stimulate body heat, skin, … [Read more…]
Gymnema Sylvestre is a perennial tree vine belonging to the botanical family Apocynaceae that is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. The plant is also known by the common names of Gurmar, Periploca of the Woods, Gymnema, and Australian cowplant. The Hindi name “Gurmar” means “Sugar Destroyer“. This herb has various medicinal properties and is native to Africa, … [Read more…]
The curry leaves are also known as Kadi Patta; it is the foliage of the curry tree. These curry leaves are most widely used in Indian cooking, and it is famous for its aroma and striking taste. The native of this tree is Southern Asia, and it is widely grown in India for its aromatic leaves. Apart from the aromatic flavor, … [Read more…]
Nux Vomica is an evergreen tree, and the seeds are derived for Homeopathic medications from the Strychnos nux-vomica tree. The other names for dried nux vomica seeds are ‘vomiting nut’ and ‘poison nut’. Traditional medicine practices use the seeds of the tree to cure various health ailments even though it contains two dangerous chemicals called strychnine … [Read more…]
The botanical name of the false black pepper is Embelia Ribes Burm. The other common names of this false black pepper are Nainidang, Vidanga, and Vavding. It is a large tropical forest woody scandent shrub. This plant has gland-dotted leaves and slender branches. It is one of the powerful anti-parasitic herbs in Ayurveda; it is widely used to … [Read more…]
Mesquite is a generic name for a variety of plants in the genus Prosopis, it usually consists of more than 40 small legume trees. Except for the creeping mesquite (native to Argentina) in this species, all the rest are native to the Southwestern United States, Mexico, and South America. Prosopis Juliflora grows in large numbers in the Tamaulipas Mezquital ecosystems … [Read more…]