Kalonji also known as black cumin seed, Nigella or by its scientific/ Botanical name Nigella sativa, belongs to the buttercup family of flowering plants. Nigella Sativa herb grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall and produces a fruit with seeds…
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Learn how this fruit takes away the fear of disease.
In Sanskrit, Bibhitak is known as “Vibheetaki” in which ‘bheeta’ means fear and ‘Vibheeta’ means lack of fear. The whole word “Vibheetaki” means the fruit that takes away the fear of disease. Bibhitak or Baheda is one of an important herb…
What does turmeric do to the body?
Haldi/ Haridra/ Nisha also known as Turmeric or Curcuma [Botanical Name – Curcuma longa] is an important kitchen ingredient of every household worldwide. Curcuma or Haldi is employed largely as a colouring agent & as condiment entering largely into the…
Read how this herb is useful for cough, sore throat, stomach problems.
Liquorice, or licorice, is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra herb from which a sweet flavour can be extracted (named Glycyrrhizin) and is commonly called as Jesthimadh or Mulethi. The word liquorice is derived (via the Old French licoresse) from the Greek glukurrhiza, meaning “sweet root”. Liquorice flavours are used as…
Find out Bacopa’s medicinal use in Ayurveda.
Brahmi Or Bacopa is a perennial creeping herb native to the wetlands of southern and Eastern India, Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North and South America. Bacopa is a medicinal herb used in Ayurveda, where it is also known as…
Read to know more about CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA and its benefits.
Cassia angustifolia is an Ayurvedic herb more popularly known as Indian Senna. It is mainly used as blood purifier, laxative- for relieving constipation and to treat skin disease. It is also known as Swarnapatri in Sanskrit. INDIAN SENNA FARM POINTS…
Do you know the Medicinal uses of Boswellia or Indian Olibanum or Dhup Sala.
What is boswellia: Boswellia comes from the Boswellia serrata tree, which is native to India, North Africa, and the Middle East. Farmers tap the tree to collect its resin, which is called boswellia. Boswellia resin has a rich scent and…
Find out the history, benefits and nutritional facts about Safed (white) Musli.
Chlorophytum borivilianum is commonly known as Safed (white) Musli in India. Mainly its tuberous roots are used in Ayurvedic medicines. Roots are used for the preparation of a nutritive tonic. Safed Musli has been named in the Atharva Veda as…
Find out how Ashwagandha herb helps to build immunity.
Ashwagandha/ Asvagandha/ Asgandha (Botanical Name: Withania Somnifera) is referred as Indian ginseng helps to provide a natural source of energy and promote muscle strength and helps to boost immunity. Ashwagandha has been used by Ayurveda for thousands of years as…
Find out the medicinal uses of Shatavari aka Asparagus Racemosus.
Asparagus Racemosus (Satavar, Shatavari, or Shatamull) is a species of Asparagus commonly found throughout Nepal, Sri Lanka, India and the Himalayas. Shatavari or Asparagus Racemosus is an important plant in traditional medicine in tropical and subtropical India. Its medicinal usage…
