Jamun also known as Java plum, black plum, jambolan or Malabar plum, is a fruit in the family of flowering plant Myrtceae. The fruit is often confused for blue/black berries, which is entirely different fruit.The fruit is oblong, ovoid. Unripe fruit looks green. As it matures, its color changes to Read more…
Fennel (or Saunf) is dried seeds of a herb that belongs to Apiaceae (parsley or carrot) family. It is widely used in vegetables, soups and pickles to give an aromatic flavor to the food. These seeds can be used in whole or ground forms, also roasted fennel gives entirely different Read more…
Black pepper is a fruit (also called peppercorn), of a flowering plant. These fruits more precisely are known as black pepper(cooked and dried unripe fruit), green pepper(dried unripe fruit), or white pepper (ripe fruit seeds). Black pepper is native to south India and thus, it was used in all traditional Read more…
Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), also known as holy basil,a sacred plant in Hindu belief. Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulsi; she is regarded as the avatar of Lakshmi, and thus the consort of the god Vishnu. In some legends, she is called Vrinda and distinct from Lakshmi. It is a medicinal Read more…
Nature is full of magic, this article draws one such magical herb from the basket of nature— Ashwagandha. Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha, The species name somnifera means “sleep-inducing” in Latin. The name, ashwagandha, is a combination of the Sanskrit words ashva, meaning horse, and gandha, meaning smell, reflecting that the root has a strong horse-like odor. It is Read more…
Methi or Fenugreek is used as a herb (dried or fresh leaves), spice (seeds), and vegetable (fresh leaves, sprouts, and microgreens). Its seeds and leaves are common ingredients in dishes from the Indian subcontinent. Also used in traditional medicine, India is a major producer, with fenugreek production in India derived from numerous states. Rajasthan accounts for over 80% of India’s total fenugreek Read more…
What is Shatavari(शतावरी) ?— Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) plant isn’t generally known very well to people but in Ayurveda it has been given a lot of importance. The Himalayan region is showered with nature’s endless gifts, Shatavari is a dense climber vine with fast propagating roots. A single plant can have Read more…
Neem tree has variety of medicinal properties. It is used for various reasons. This article covers its uses while also highlighting its toxic properties.
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