Discover the incredible world of herbs! Each article provides a quick look at the herb’s origin, appearance, nutrition, common names, Ayurvedic role, benefits, usage, and precautions. Your go-to guide for harnessing the power of nature!
Holy basil (Tulsi) Introduction According to Ayurveda giving an explanation of Tulsi is like someone is trying to describe the vitality of the Sun. The Word “Tulsi” is taken from Sanskrit which stands for “Matchless one”. There are almost 150 different varieties of Holy basil (Tulsi) found across the globe. And Tulsi is also known […]
मूंगफली परिचय मूंगफली (Arachis hypogaea), जिसे ग्राउंडनट भी कहा जाता है, एक अत्यधिक पौष्टिक खाद्य पदार्थ है जो प्रोटीन, स्वस्थ वसा, विटामिन और खनिजों से भरपूर है। इसे “गरीबों का बादाम” भी कहा जाता है क्योंकि यह पोषण से भरपूर होने के साथ-साथ किफायती भी है। मूंगफली के मुख्य स्वास्थ्य लाभ 1. हृदय स्वास्थ्य और […]
Papaya (पपीता)( Carica papaya ) Introduction- Papaya (पपीता) is originated in South America. It was planted first time in India by the Portuguese 400 years ago. It is faith that the first time in India it was fetched in Kerala. Kerala people called it kappkaay (कप्पकाय) which stands for fruit brought in the ship. Hence, […]
Introduction Ashwagandha / Withania somnifera Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has been used since ancient times as it is caring for some miraculous medicinal value and other numerous benefits. It is also known as winter cherry and many other names. Ashwagandha gives energy to the body and increases concentration power. It is one of the best tonics […]
Cumin (जीरा) (Cuminum cyminum) Introduction: Cumin (जीरा) is a small herb plant growing up to 30-50 cm in height. Cumin (जीरा) (Cuminum cyminum) stem is 20-30 cm long in dark green colored and its leaves are compound and alternative whereas its fruits cremocarp are green but turn into grey when they start ripening and its […]
What is Turmeric(Curcuma longa)(हल्दी)?? Turmeric(Curcuma longa) is an essential spice that is commonly used in the kitchen every where in india. Not any single auspicious day is completed without the use of turmeric. Turmeric is also used in many beauty products. There are many varieties of Tumeric like- Curcuma long Linn.– Used […]
Black pepper (Piper nigrum), (काली मिर्च) Introduction Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is widely used as a spice in India. In the forest black pepper gets get cultivated automatically but in South India’s cold & tropical climate area its vines are sown. Maximum two yields can be taken from it, First in August-September and second in […]
Clove ( Syzygium aromaticum) Introduction Clove is originally originated in Maluku Island in Indonesia but In India Clove ( Syzygium aromaticum) is cultivated in the Southside like Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Throughout India, clove is mainly imported from Singapore. Flowering starts in clove when it starts turning almost into 9 years. Its flowers’ buds are […]
11 Amazing Tea Benefit (s) That will increase your love towards “Tea”- Tea ( Camellia sinensis) Introduction : Amazing Tea Benefit(s) has been said in several Articles. Tea is known as the most favorite refreshment drink worldwide. In India Tea offered as a welcome drink, considered the best-loved and commonly offered drink to Guests and […]
Ashoka (Saraca asoca) (अशोक) Introduction : Ashok is like a pearl in Indian forest medicine. It has been found important since ancient times. Ashoka (Saraca asoca)stands for reliever of misery and also known for decreasing your sorrows. In Ramayana, Sita Mata was kept under the Ashoka tree for 1 year by Ravana. Ashoka trees are […]
Eranda ( Castor oil plant )( Ricinus communius ) Introduction: Eranda (Castor oil plant) is a small plant or shrub that can be found up to 2000 m altitude in forest soil. The oil which is extracted from its seed kernel is an unhazardous laxative. Eranda is used for multiple purposes in ayurvedic medicine as […]
Ajwayan (Ajwain) (Trachyspermum ammi) (अजवायन) Introduction: Aka Carom Seeds, a common key spice in Indian cuisine. Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) is native of the middle east, today it is cultivated in western states of India. Today’s spice is well known for its medicinal benefits for ages. I am sure we all might have heard from our grandparents […]
Garlic (Allium sativum) Introduction: According to Ayurveda, Garlic (Allium sativum) does possess five tastes Madhur(sweet), Lavan(salty), Tikta(bitter), kashaya(astringent), katu(pungent) (Pancharasa). Garlic has great health benefits such as it improves the immune system, improves eye vision, strengthen the digestive fire (दीपन), good heart, brain tonic (मेध्य), aphrodisiac (वृष्य), and toa a Rasayana. It is a blood purifier(रक्तशोधक), […]
7 Wonderful Benefits of Pudina (Mentha Spicata) (पुदीना) Pudina (पुदीना) Introduction: Pudina is a common necessity of today’s kitchens, some recipes are incomplete without Pudina (Mentha Spicata), and it is easy to plant so it is easy to find in gardens and homes everywhere in India pudina grows itself in a lower place of Himalayan […]
Swet Musli (chlorophytum borivilianum) (श्वेत मूसली) Introduction: Introduction: Swet Musli (chlorophytum borivilianum): Chlorophytum borivilianum is herb with lanceolate(narrow oval shape tapering to a point at each end.) leaves, from tropical wet forests in the Indian sub-continent. The Hindi name is safed musli aka musli. Its roots are used as a health tonic in ancient Ayurveda as […]