Cucumber (cucmis sativus) belongs to the family of zucchini, pumpkin, and watermelon. Cucumbers are a very good source of Vitamin A, C, fiber and folic acid. This nutritious food contains good quantity of minerals also in its outer layer. Magnesium, silica, molybdenum and potassium are present in the hard outer skin of cucumber. Cucumber is…
Cumin (Cuminum Cyminum) is the member of the Apiaceae family. It is native to south Asian continent, especially India. Cumin is also used in African, Latin American and many Asian countries. Actually those who love spicy food, use Cumin and other spices for taste and health. Cumin seeds are good for treating respiratory disorders, Asthma,…
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous plant of the family of Ginger. In India turmeric is well known as Haldi or Haridra. It is the most important ingredient of the Indian cuisine. It gives a beautiful yellow color to food items. Turmeric is also known as Indian Saffron. Turmeric is the native plant of…
Black berry or black plum (Jamun or Jambul) is an evergreen tree. In the botanical world, black berry is known as Eugenia Jambolana. Black berry belongs to the family of Myrtaceae. Jamun is the indigenous plant of India, Indonesia and Pakistan. Philippines, Myanmar and Afghanistan are also the countries where jamun is found in huge…
White Willow (Hyssopus Officinalis) is also known as Weeping Willow, Salicin Willow and Salix Alba in Latin. It is the inhabitant tree of central and southern Europe. White willow is also found in some parts of western and central Asia. White willow is also known as ‘tall tree’ due to it 75 feet average length….
Herbs are the best gifts of god to human beings. Herbs provide us the ability for fighting against even the deadliest of diseases. It’s a fact that as we have distanced ourselves from nature, the instances of diseases have increased in us. Different kinds of pollution (water, soil, air, adulteration etc.) have further compounded the…
Whitish solid with strong scent, Camphor (Cinnamomum Camphora) is obtained from the wood of the Camphor Laurel. Camphor Laurel can be found in the eastern parts of Asia and some Northern parts of Africa. The chemical formula of this translucent waxy crystalline solid is C10H16O. It can also be composed artificially using Turpentine Oil. Camphor…
Asparagus plant (Asparagus Offcinalis) is a vegetable of Lily family found in Eastern Mediterranean areas, Egypt and some parts of Africa. This vegetable can grow to a height of 7 inches in a day and is the rich source of Vitamin A, C, E, fiber and Iron. The literal meaning of this noble vegetable in…
Sage word has been derived from the Latin word salvare. Salvare means to heal and indeed Sage herb is an authentic healer as it is an excellent herbal remedy for a variety of ailments. It has a strong flavor and is found almost all over the world. Such was the importance of this herb in…
Black Pepper is a plant of the Piperaceae family, basically found in the region of Kerala, a southern state of India. Pepper plant is a soft woody climbing plant that grows to a height of about 33 feet in a hot tropical climate. It is an expensive plant and well known to all due to…