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 […]
Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera) (लटजीरा) Introduction: Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera ) means one which balances doshas, calms over hunger (Bulimia), heals Teeth diseases, relives Urinary Diseases. It is also a very handful herb in many diseases. Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera) Common names of Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera ) Common Names of Apamarg(Achyranthes Aspera) Botanical Name Achyranthes Aspera […]
10 Tremendous Benefits of Sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo) (शीशम) Sheesham (शीशम) Introduction: Sheesham (शीशम), known commonly as North Indian rosewood, is a fast-growing, hardy deciduous rosewood tree native to the Indian Subcontinent and Southern Iran. Sheesham is used in the manufacture of wooden buildings and furniture as it is very durable and Hardy deciduous wood. Sheesham […]
10 Super Benefits of Brahmi-mandukparni (Centella Asiatica) (ब्राह्मी) Brahmi-mandukparni (Centella Asiatica) Introduction: In each and every aspect of life, to get success, it is very essential to be mentally fit and healthy. Brahmi is a divine herb that plays a significant role to increase mental power. Brahmi-mandukparni (Centella Asiatica) is a healthy tonic for the mind […]
Akarkara (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) (अकरकरा) Akarkara (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) (अकरकरा) Introduction: Akarkara is a miraculous herb, basically native of the middle east. Akarkara (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) is being cultivated in some regions of India. It grows in the rainy season. Akarkara is hot in potency; one can feel by chewing Akarkara. And as you chew Akarkara a sensation […]
