Red Rose or Gulab [Botanical name – Rosa Damascena] is a perennial bushy shrub reaching approximately 1 to 2 meters in height with large, showy, and colorful flowers. Several species and forms are cultivated in India, out of which Rosa Damascena…
Category: Herbs
Lemongrass and different type of lemongrass, uses, and benefits.
Lemongrass – An Aromatic Healer has a Botanical name is – Cymbopogon citratus. Lemongrass is an herb that belongs to the grass family of Poaceae and the ‘Guduchyadi’ family as per Ayurveda. Lemongrass is also known as “Bhutruna or Hari chhay”…
Different uses of Lemon Peel.
Lemon / Lime peel powder is derived from drying fruit rind of the Citrus Limonum plant and crushing it. Lemon peel powder contains Volatile oil and is used externally for ages. Internally Lemon peel powder is taken in small quantities…
BHINGRAJ – The best Hair Tonic you would Prefer
BHRINGRAJ or maaka or Eclipta alba is an Ayurvedic herb found throughout India and the South-western U.S. Its name means “ruler of the hair” and so is considered to be the best Ayurvedic remedy for hair loss, premature greying and…
How does Pippali work best for Respiratory Systems??
Pippali, Pimpali or Piper Longum (Latin, linn) is an indigenous plant to North- eastern & southern india and Ceylon, cultivated in Eastern Bengal. Pippali is the term applied to the fruit of piper longum. Pippali is a powerful Rejuvenating herb…
What are the different types of Peppermint and their uses?
Peppermint comes from the Mint plant (especially from Mentha piperita), there are 25 different species of mint and is commonly known as Pudina in India. Peppermint is actually a natural hybrid cross between water mint and spearmint. In addition to…
How is Hibiscus beneficial For Your Skin and Hair??
Hibiscus [Botanical Name – Hibiscus sabdariffa] also known as shoe flower/Gudhal/Jaswand are grown all over the Indian continent in the backyard and are considered sacred and used in daily Puja/Prayers. Hibiscus has been used from ancient times and in Ayurveda…
Different Types of Gingers and Their Benefits/Uses.
Ginger/ Zingiber Or Suntha [Botanical Name – Zingiber officinale] is an important herb/spice in Indian families largely cultivated in warm, moist regions chiefly in Madras, Cochin, and Travancore. The scraped and dried rhizomes of Ginger, as well as green ones,…
Enhance your Brain Power with Shankhapushpi, Learn How
Shankhapushpi [Bot name – Convolvulus pluricaulis] – is a perennial herb that seems like morning glory. As per ancient wisdom -Shankhapushpi or sankhapuspi or shankhavali is believed to be the only herb that is capable of enhancing all the aspects…
Learn How Psyllium Husk is Effective on your Gut?
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…
