Agru is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and has been widely used for its medicinal properties. Agru possesses various health benefits and is traditionally used in herbal remedies. Agru, is also known by botanical name Agrumex indica, is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Thymelaeceae. It is also known as […]
Ushira is a perennial grass native to India and widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world. With its aromatic roots and numerous medicinal properties, Ushira has been used in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, for centuries. Its botanical name is Vetiveria zizanioides whichbelongs to family Gramineae. It is also known by Khas […]
Jivanti is the best rejuvenator herb of Ayurveda.The name itself means that it maintains normal status of health. Jivanti is a perennial woody climber with branches that can grow up to 5 meters in length. The stem is brownish-gray in color, while the leaves are small, oval-shaped, and green. The plant produces small white or […]
Peppermint, is a fragrant perennial herb, botanically known as Mentha piperita, producing creeping stolons and belongs to family Lamiaceae.It is native to Europe and Asia, but is now widely grown in many parts of the world. Peppermint is an aromatic plant, a cross between water mint and spearmint. Besides adding flavor to foods and drinks, it […]
Mahua is an Indian tropical tree found largely in the central, southern, north Indian plains and forests, Nepal, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. It is commonly known as madhuka, mahuwa and Butter Tree. It’s botanical name is Madhuca longifolia which belongs to the family Sapotaceae. Madhūka tree is the sacred tree of various temples in South India. Morphology –It is a fast-growing tree that grows […]
Malabar spinach is an edible perennial vine. It is found in tropical Asia and Africa where it is widely used as a leaf vegetable. It is also known by the common names of Ceylon spinach, Indian spinach, vine spinach, and climbing spinach, is a heat-tolerant green with large, succulent leaves that are flavorful both raw and cooked. Its […]
Indukanta Gritham is a combination of anti-inflammatory group of ten roots (Dashamoola), digestive group of peppers (Black pepper, long pepper, wild pepper etc.), Indian Elm and Deodar, in a nourishing base of ghee. This traditional recipe strengthens the digestive system and balances Vata at the level of intestines. Indukanta Gritham boosts immunity and safeguards against […]
Flax is a food and fiber crop. Flax seeds are a good source of dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid.Flaxseeds also contain phytoestrogens called lignans, which are similar to the hormone estrogen. Its color is brown, yellow or golden. Oil is extracted from these seeds, which is also called linseed oil. Flax seeds (Alsi ke beej) contain […]
Chia seeds are the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. These seeds are oval and gray with black and white spots, having a diameter around 2 millimetres (0.08 in). The seeds are hygroscopic, absorbing up to 12 times their weight in liquid when soaked and developing a mucilaginous coating that gives chia-based foods and beverages a […]
Priyangu is an Ayurvedic coolant herb. It is an erect, 1.2- 2.4 m high shrub. The fruit is a berry which is 2-3 mm in diameter and pink-purplish colour with glossy surface. Flower 0.5 cm long; brown, calyx, bell-shaped, 4 toothed covered with wooly hairs. The fruit is edible and can be eaten raw when […]