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…
Indian Ayurvedic practitioners suggest use of neem related products as a cure of many ailments. Due to medicinal properties Neem tree is planted by many people who have space in their houses. It is said that existence of neem tree in the near vicinity of your home will repel mosquitoes. Neem leaves are used to…
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….
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….