Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) is a herb used by herbalists for treating problem related to stomach, throat, heart and skin. It means sweet wood in Greek language and indeed it’s a sweet herb that is used in cooking. It is taken from the inner bark of an evergreen native tree of Sri lanka and Egypt. In…
Ash Gourd or Winter Melon is a highly nutritious vegetable. Botanical name of this plant is Benincasa Hispidia. In India, this is called Safed Petha (Hindi) and used for natura l treatment and to prepare many delicious recipes. It is also known as white gourd or wax gourd. Native to tropical Asia and Africa, ash…
For centuries olive oil has been used as a product to aid the health and beauty of people. Besides being a healthy tonic for skin and hair, it is a very good taste enhancer and used extensively for cooking. The benefit of cooking with olive oil is not only that it enhances taste but it…
Acai berry has been endorsed by many celebrities and has been promoted a lot in the media. These berries grow in countries like Peru and Brazil. These grow on acail palm trees. Acai berries are believed to have a number of health benefits so the use is spreading fast around the world. These berries are…
Nature has given us a large number of products which are beneficial for our health, skin and healthy living. A number of fruits are available in the markets which help to provide glow to our skin and make us look beautiful. Different fruits have different effect on our skin. Here are some natural aids for…
Free radicals are the root cause of a number of diseases like cancer in our body. In addition to causing damage to the internal organs, they are responsible for visible damage to our skin like wrinkles and hyper pigmentation. Green tea is one of the products that nature has endowed with the power to fight…
Ayurveda is considered a way of life where a balance of color and flavour in food along with exercise ensure a healthy life free from diseases. Nutrition comes before taste. Pranayama or breathing exercises give exercise to both internal and external organs. Any medicine used is herbal in nature. Fasting is used as a remedy…
Saffron is a well-known spice in the field of medical science, spiritual practices and cooking. It is very expensive and gives brilliant color to food items. It is expensive because it is very difficult to harvest saffron flowers. To make one-ounce of saffron you need more than four thousand and five hundred flowers. In India…
Myrrh (Guggulipid) is also known as guggul. It is obtained from Commiphora Mukul tree. This tree is an inhabitant of India, Africa and Arab countries. Myrrh has been in use since times immemorial. In ancient Rome, myrrh was used for preventing the smell of dead body during funerals. It is a belief that by burning…
Chamomile is also known as Matricaria in German and Chamaemelum Nobile in the Roman language. Herbalists have been using Chamomile herb for treating insomnia, anxiety, wounds, burns, stomach related problems and migraine for hundred of years. Chamomile is a plant that belongs to the daisy family. Chamomile tea is very much in trend these days….