Medicinal Herb Patha/Abuta(Cissampelos Pareira)
Patha or Abuta is medicinal herb that is found throughout India up to an altitude of 2000 m. It is an extensively spreading, perennial climbing shrub that prefers warm and dry regions. For medicinal...
View ArticleSucralose Uses and Effects In Diabetes
Sucralose is an artificial sweetener approved by US FDA, WHO, UK’s Food Standards Agency, European Union and at least 25 reputed organizations. It was first approved by Canada in 1991 followed by more...
View ArticleGreater Cardamom Benefits and Medicinal Uses
Greater (Larger) or Nepal cardamom is a very commonly used spice in India. It is the dried seeds of plant Amomum subulatum. This leafy plant grows in swampy places of Sikkim, Darjeeling, Assam, Bhutan...
View ArticleVetpalai Thailam for Psoriasis
Vetpalai Thailam is a Siddha medicine that is used in treatment of Psoriasis. It is medicated oil prepared from Vetpalai (Wrightia tinctoria) and coconut oil. It is used both internally and externally....
View ArticleSugar Free Gold and Sugar Free Natura (Zydus Cadila)
Sugar Free is a category of artificial sweeteners products from Zydus Cadila. These products are used as replacement of normal table sugar. They taste similar to sugar but does not contain calorie....
View ArticlePineapple Nutrition, Health Benefits Details
Pineapple is delicious, juicy and nutritious fruit. It is eaten raw and also as juice, jams, jellies and squashes. Pineapple is a tropical fruit indigenous to South America. It is the third most...
View ArticleDetailed Uses Information of Kurchi/Kutaja tree (Holarrhena)
Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall) is a glabrous tree or large shrub found throughout the deciduous forest areas of India at low elevations and up to 1100 meters in the tropical Himalayan tract....
View ArticleHealth Benefits of Tomatoes
Tomatoes are very well known fruits that are cooked as vegetable. They can be eaten raw as salad or cooked. They taste excellent and are of full of nutrition. They are rich in vitamins and minerals....
View ArticleAmrita Bindu Uses Details
Amrita Bindu is an Ayurvedic medicine containing salt, spices and herbs. This combination is an antioxidant that protects body against free radical induced oxidative damage. It is also a useful...
View ArticleMedicinal herb Chitrak(Plumbago Zeylanica)
Plumbago zeylanica is a large perennial shrub, found throughout India in wild state and occasionally cultivated in gardens. This shrub is available in three different coloured flowers (White, red and...
View ArticleMedicinal Uses of Amaltas(Cassia Fistula)
Cassia fistula is grown as ornamental tree and is easily identifiable by its beautiful yellow flowers that grow on long pendulous racemes. This tree is native to India. It flowers during hot weather...
View ArticleIndian Arrow Root (Curcuma Angustifolia)
Curcuma angustifolia plant is known by many vernacular names such as Tikhur, Thugasheeri, Tvakshira (Hindi, Sanskrit), Indian Arrow root (English), Shotti (West Bengal), haledo (Sikkim), Koova powder...
View ArticleMedicinal Uses of Garden Cress (Chandrashoor)
Garden Cress or Water Cress is an annual herb belonging to mustard or cruciferae family. The botanical name of cress is Lepidium sativum. It is cultivated throughout India as a salad plant. Its leaves...
View ArticleAyurvedic Herb Latakaranja (Caesalpinia bonducella)
In Ayurveda Latakaranja refers to plant Caesalpinia bonduc. This plant is an extensive, shrubby, wild, perennial climber. It is distributed throughout tropical parts of India. For medicinal purpose,...
View ArticleVrisha Ghritam Uses, Ingredients & dosage
Vrisha Ghrita or Ghritam is a polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation referenced from Sahasrayogam. The principle ingredient of this medicated ghee is Vrisha. Vrisha, Arusa or Vasa is Ayurvedic name of...
View ArticleGuggulutiktam Kashayam Uses, Ingredients & dosage
Guggulutiktam Kwath/Kashayam/Decoction is polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation referenced from Ashtangahridayam. The principle ingredient in this medicine is Guggulu. Guggulu is a plant based product...
View ArticleMiracle tree Sahijan/Moringa (Moringa Oleifera)
Sahijan, Shigru, Moringa, Drumstick are few vernacular names of a common but the most underutilized medicinal tree Moringa oleifera. The most common name of this tree, Moringa is derived from Tamil...
View ArticleMoringa seeds for water purification
Around the world and especially in developing countries of Asia and Africa, a large population still directly use the water from natural sources viz. well, ponds, lakes and rivers. Generally the water...
View ArticleKnow How to Grow Moringa Tree
Moringa is a fast growing multipurpose perennial tree that grows in tropical and subtropical India and Africa. Moringa is a used for preventing and treating disease, solving malnutrition problem and...
View ArticleHealth Benefits of Custard Apple
Custard apples are sweet tasty fruit. These heart shaped green fruits contains appreciable amount of vitamin C. Eating one custard apple fulfils the daily allowance of vitamin C. This vitamin is an...
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