Kefir falls in the category of health grains and is known by various names all over the world. It contains various kinds of yeast and lipids that are vital for general health of the body. It also has another property, that being the germination of its fermented seeds. In this way one can have an…
Mint is a herb that has wide spread usage. It’s used in many products and is used widely at home too. I think everybody knows about peppermint, which is a plant of the mint family. Mint family includes various other plants like orangemint, applemint, pineapple mint, horsemint, spearmint etc. A type of mint known as…
Horsetail is a herb that is very common in those regions that have humid climate. It’s basically a herb of the plains. It contains various compounds like salicylic acid, potassium salts, malic acid and Vitamin C. These and various other active ingredients in this herb are very beneficial for the body in general, as they…
Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri or Indian Pennywort) is a well-known herb for enhancing memory and for increasing the activeness of mind. It is a small perennial herb of 2-3 feet length. In the month of May, June and July, Brahmi plants look very beautiful because in these months this herb is in full bloom. Brahmi bears…
Fennel is a multipurpose herb that is used in cooking, eaten raw and even used to flavor various drinks. This herb is very useful for setting right an upset stomach, especially in children. It’s because the presence of vital oils in it is exceedingly large as compared to other herbs of the same family. The…
Dandelion flowers are sparkling flowers that are loved by everyone because of their beauty and aromatic qualities. Dandelion herb is a very useful and safe herb for treating many diseases like liver disorder, urine disorder, diabetes, acne, jaundice, gall-balder disorder and anemia. This herb is also very helpful in healing cuts, burns and wounds. Dandelion…
Honey is a natural sweetener that has been used by people for thousands of years for taste and good health. It is also known as honig (in Germany), Miele (in Italy), Miel (in French and Spanish), Shehad (in Hindi), and Mel (in Portuguese). Honey is an ideal energy booster. It gives immunity to the digestive…
Acacia Nilotica is english name of Babul tree. This medicinal plant is called Desi Babul or Kikar (Hindi) in India. Babool is also called babul babur, barburah vavari, black babool and Indian gum Arabic tree. Babul is a word of sanskrit language which means ‘that which binds stool’. This tree belongs to Mimosaceae family and…
Shiny, black and beautiful hair is everyone’s dream. We spend a lot of money and time for making our hair attractive. We are ready to apply shampoos, oils or whatever is suggested by doctors and friends for strong and shiny hair. And why not? After all, our good appearance depends much on the shape and…
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) is a rich source of vitamin C. One amla contains as much Vitamin C as two oranges. Amla is a fruit of a deciduous plant that is a native tree of India. People in India use amla as Powder, Murraba, Pickle and in Juice form. Amla is a rich source of chromium…