Catharanthus Roseus is a flowering plant belonging to the botanical family Apocynaceae, native to eastern and South-eastern Madagascar, and is widely grown as an ornamental plant in all residential areas. These have the common names Periwinkle, Rose periwinkle, Pink periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle, Cape periwinkle, Old maid, Graveyard plant, Annual vinca, and Bright eyes. Although they […]
What is Indian long Pepper (Piper Longum)? Indian long Pepper is a plant; its fruits and roots are used to prepare the medicine. Pippali is commonly used in both Ayurvedic medicine and traditional medicine. Indian long Pepper can cure menstrual problems, gastrointestinal problems, arthritis, lung problems, and many other diseases. Still, you have to keep […]
Gokhru is an effective traditional herb that is widely used throughout the world because of its powerful medicinal values. It is effectively used to treat various urinary related diseases and promotes the function of the kidney. The fruit and root of this herb can be used in Ayurveda and other traditional medicines to treat many […]
Commonly known as Punarnava, it is an essential medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine till the date. Punarnava is a flowering plant that belongs to the four o’clock family which has 33 genera and 290 species. This herbaceous plant, which has the botanical name Boerhavia Diffusa, belongs to the genus Nyctaginaceae. The word Punarnava means “renewal […]
Cowpea, otherwise called Black-eyed pea, is a kind of bean with a black eye on it, which is oval and cultivated around the world as a common legume. Cowpeas are generally pale in color, and they are also found in various species such as red, black, brown, creamy white, and so on. Its savory flavor […]
Nirgundi or Chastetree is an effective herbal medicine that contains various powerful medicinal values to treat many diseases. The leaves, flowers, fruits, and roots of this herb can be used in various formulations to treat many diseases. It has been used in many fields such as Ayurveda, Unani Siddha, Allopathy, and Homeopathy medicines. It also […]
Seaweed or Marine Macroalgae is a genus of plants that can grow on beaches or in the depths of the ocean along with rock or other hard substrates. These seaweeds were classified before the 19th century on the basis of the morphological traits, pigmentation, regulation of photosynthetic membranes, and chemical characteristics of photosynthetic storage products. But […]
What is Indian Madder? Indian Madder is a plant, roots of this plant are used to prepare the medicine. Even though it has some serious safety concerns, most people consume it by mouth to prevent and cure kidney stones. In addition, it has the ability to treat jaundice, general menstrual disorders, blood disorders, bruises, paralysis, […]
Mucuna Pruriens is one of the best Ayurvedic herbs which is also named as Velvet bean or Cowhage. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over two thousand years. It is named differently in different areas I’d like to share a few among them Florida velvet bean, lacuna bean, Lyon bean, Mauritius velvet bean, […]
Rice is a prominent food and privilege of Indian people. Most South and North Indian households prepare rice for lunch. Rice has a unique aroma and various culinary uses that tastes simple. Indians have been having rice in their lunches for centuries. Not only for meals, but the rice is used to make different dishes […]
