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…
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…
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…
Want to know how Salacia Reticulata helps to promote overall blood cleansing?
Salacia reticulata or known as Ekanayakam or Saptarangi is a climbing, perennial, woody shrub widely distributed in Sri Lanka, India, China, Vietnam, Indonesia and other Asian countries. Salacia has been used in the Ayurvedic alternative medical practice to support relief from…
Lagerstroemia Speciosa aka Banaba – Best For Blood Sugar Control And Weight Loss
Lagerstroemia speciosa, the tropical flowering tree, is one of the most outstanding summer bloomers. Lagerstroemia speciosa or banaba tree is a larger form of the more commonly grown L. indica (Crape myrtle.) Banaba is a medium-sized tree. Its leaves have…
