Psyllium or Isabgol or Ispaghula [Bot name- Plantago ovata] is a Persian herb found also in Northwest India, Punjab, and Sindh; cultivated to a small extent in Bengal, Mysore, and Coromandel Coast in India. Psyllium is a form of fiber…
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What are the benefits and uses of Karela (Bitter Gourd)
Karela (Botanical Name – Momordica Charantia) has many names. In Pakistan, India among other Asian countries, it is known by this name, Karela. In English-speaking countries, it’s known as bitter gourd, bitter squash, or bitter melon. Karela, a cucumber-like fruit…
Learn how Fenugreek helps your body in multiple ways.
Fenugreek or commonly known as Methi or Methika has a botanical name as – Trigonella foenum graeceum. As per Ayurveda fenugreek is Tiktarasam (Bitter), Ushna veerayam (Hot in potency), which helps to reduce Vata & Kapha & stimulates appetite. Methi…
Benefits and Uses of Gotu Kola Aka Centella Asiatica and their Manufacturers in India
Benefits and Uses of Centella Asiatica and Manufacturers in India Centella Asiatica (Botanical Name) is also known as Brahma-manduki, Mandukaparni in Sanskrit and nowadays it is commonly known as Gotu Kola. For medicinal purposes, the leaves of the plant or…
What is Yellow Dock Root Herb and how is it beneficial?
Yellow Dock Root (Botanical – Rumex Crispus) is quite a common weed that is native to Europe as well as throughout parts of Asia. However Yellow dock is grown as a vegetable in Europe, and it is used as a…
Learn How Dalchini is used for Respiratory System and know its other benefits
Dalchini or Cinnamon is a common spice used by different cultures around the world for several centuries. Dalchini is obtained from the inner bark of trees from the genus Cinnamomum, a tropical evergreen plant that has two main varieties; Cinnamomum…
Health benefits of Jamun aka Eugenia jambolana
Health benefits of Jamun aka Eugenia jambolana Jamun (Botanical – Eugenia jambolana), also popularly known as jambul, jambolana, java plum is a nutritious seasonal fruit found in abundance in Asia. Jamun fruit is eaten as a health snack in many…
Know More about the benefits about this herb – Passiflora Incarnate
Passiflora (passiflora incarnate) plant is a widely grown perennial climber and has been used in traditional medicine. Passiflora is native to the South-western United States (Southern Texas and Arizona), Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and much of South America. The plants grow in full sun and need direct…
Learn How Papaya Leaves are Beneficial for Your Overall Health
Papaya or Papaw (Botanical Name – Carica Pappaya) is a valuable tree commonly cultivated in gardens throughout India; indigenous in America. Carica papaya is cultivated for its edible ripe fruit; its juice is a popular beverage, and its young leaves,…
How does Caralluma Fimbriata benefits in weight loss
Caralluma (Botanical name – Caralluma Fimbriata) is a succulent plant (cactus) from India. In India, Caralluma grows wild and is often used as a border in gardens and as a roadside shrub. Caralluma is also found in the wild in…
