Kalonji is a flowering plant native to Southern Europe, Southwest Asia and North Africa. Scientifically, it is referred to as “Nigella Sativa”. These seeds have been used as a herbal remedy for the treatment of various diseases and conditions ranging from diabetes to arthritis. Kalonji seeds and oil contain active compounds called “phytochemicals” which have …
High in beneficial plant compounds and offering several health benefits, honey is a relatively healthy alternative to other sweeteners used in daily life and cuisine around the world. It’s a liquid made by honeybees after they collect nectar from flowers further regurgitating it once taken back to their hive. Honey is renowned not only for …
Dalchini or cinnamon are the strips of the inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree. These are pale-brown to tan strips which are generally thin and rolled inside one another. Cinnamon is used mainly as a flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, breakfast cereals, snack foods, tea and traditional …
Badam or almonds are known as “Prunus dulcis” in the scientific domain. They are not nuts, instead, they are “seeds of fruit”. They also contain vitamins, minerals, protein and fibre. It is believed that just a handful of badam contains one-eighth of a person’s everyday protein needs. They can be stored in a refrigerator for …
In ancient texts of Ayurveda, Amla has been referred to as Amalaki. Its scientific name is “Phyllanthus Emblica”. It isalso known as Indian Gooseberry and is a small, round, pulpy and bright yellow-green fruit. It is, in fact, known as, “divyaushada” (divine medicine) as it has five tastes- sour, bitter, sweet, astringent and pungent which …
Belonging to the Allium family of plants, Onions are closely related to chives, garlic and leeks. Constituting of characteristically pungent flavours and several medicinal properties, onions have for long, been considered a healthy, and useful vegetable. But its properties as a potentially medicinal plant and conduciveness to health have been historically underestimated. Onion has played …
Ashwagandha, scientifically known as Withania Somnifera, is an evergreen small bush that grows and is found in India, the middle east, and parts of Africa. For hundreds of years, it has been used as traditional medicine. The roots and the fruit of ashwagandha are used for medical purposes. It is also known as Indian ginseng, …
Giloy is scientifically known as Tinospora Cordifolia and Amrit in Ayurveda is a herb well known for its medical uses. It is found in tropical regions of India and is also known as gujro, heart-leaved moonseed, and Guduchi. I would be frequently using Guduchi word instead of Giloy in this blog, but both mean the …
Wheat Grass is the leaves of the common wheat plant. It is used as a supplement in the form of juice, food, and tablets. A human body has 115 different types of elements and wheatgrass contains 95 of those elements. That’s why it is called a superfood. Wheat Grass basically works as an anti-ageing product. …
