Packed with loads of nutrients, sunflower seeds are actually fruits of sunflower (Helianthus annuus). These are tiny white coloured seeds are encased in greyish black shells. Sunflower seeds are harvested from the flower head of the sunflower plant. While the seed itself is encased in a black and white striped shell, sunflower seeds are white […]
Walnuts are a wrinkly, globe-like nut that is the fruit of the walnut tree. Walnut trees have long compound leaves with 5 to 23 short-stalked leaflets. The male and female reproductive organs are borne in different petal-less flower clusters, known as catkins, on the same tree. The twigs characteristically contain a many-chambered pith. The fruit is not a true botanical nut: it is a drupe with the […]
Almonds are among the world’s most popular tree nuts. They are highly nutritious and rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.Almonds are tasty and healthy snacks that are capable of increasing one’s intellectual ability. Almonds are a healthy treat and possess several health benefits. It is one of the most beloved nuts that are […]
Aparajita is one of the most potent herbs used for various medicinal purposes. It is also known as Butterfly pea.The name Aparajita itself tell that it can’t be defeated by anyone diseases. It’s botanical name is Clitoria ternatea which belongs to Fabaceae family. It’s Sanskrit name is Vishnukranta. It is mainly used as brain tonic.Clitoria […]
Brahmi is a perennial herb most well known for its memory enhancing property. It grows in wet, tropical environments. The leaves of this plant are succulent, oblong, and 4–6 mm (0.16–0.24 in) thick. It’s botanical name is Bacopa monnieri and belong to family Plantiginaceae. It is also named Indian penniwort. Chemical Constituents –Major alkaloids of Brahmi are Brahmine and Saponins […]
Gotu Kola is a small, water loving perennial creeper which is thought to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, although it can be found in warm climates across the globe. Its sanskrit name is mandukparni. Its latin name is CentelIa asiatica which belongs to Apiaceae. Effect on Doshas –Gotu kola is a tridoshic herb, meaning […]
