Cyperus Rotundus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is closely related to the botanical families Cyperus Esculentus and Chufa. This herbaceous plant is native to southern Europe, Central Europe, France, Africa, South Asia, and Austria. Known by various names such as Nut Grass, Red Nut Sedge, Purple Nut Sedge, Java Grass, Coco Grass, Khmer Kravanh […]
What is Kodo Millet? Kodo millet or varagu is one of the ancient fast-growing plants that grow up to 1 to 2 meters in height. Due to its long and wide leaves, this plant looks like a shrub. Kodo millet was an excellent crop among farmers and during the famine due to its low fertility […]
Arjuna is an effective medicinal herb that has been widely used in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times. It is mainly used to treat heart diseases because it has powerful cardio-strengthening and cardioprotective properties. It strengthens your heart muscle and regulates the heartbeat. Arjuna is a rich source of minerals that helps to prevent bone loss […]
Mesquite is a generic name for a variety of plants in the genus Prosopis, it usually consists of more than 40 small legume trees. Except the creeping mesquite (native to Argentina) in this species, all the rest are native to the Southwestern United States, Mexico, and South America. Prosopis Juliflora grows in large numbers in […]
Nux Vomica is an evergreen tree, and the seeds are derived for Homeopathic medications from the Strychnos nux-vomica tree. The other names for dried nux vomica seeds are ‘vomiting nut’ and ‘poison nut’. Traditional medicine practices use the seeds of the tree to cure various health ailments even though it contains two dangerous chemicals called […]
Gymnema Sylvestre is a perennial tree vine belonging to the botanical family Apocynaceae that is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. The plant is also known by the common names of Gurmar, Periploca of the Woods, Gymnema, and Australian cowplant. The Hindi name “Gurmar” means “Sugar Destroyer“. This herb has various medicinal properties and is native […]
Madar belongs to the species calotropis and family Apocynaceae which is also known as a crown flower. The flowers are whitish-lavender color, waxy and are arranged in clusters. They have five petals with a crown-like structure and stamens at the center. This large shrub grows up to 4 meters in height. The leaves are oval […]
Chironji is a nut commonly used in desserts because of its nutty, sweet, and salt taste. Chironji seeds or nuts are derived from the tree named Buchanania Lanzan, which has its native to Indian subcontinents, mainly Northwest India. You can find this ingredient stacked in most of the Indian Kitchens. Chironji seeds or nuts are […]
Fennel seeds or Saunf is one of the irreplaceable ingredients in Indian Kitchens, due to its rich aromatic flavor it is widely used in Indian and Mediterranean dishes throughout the world. You can feel the sweet as well as woody taste while consuming internally, Fennel seeds are used for medicinal purposes too. It treats indigestion, […]
Calamus, with the botanical name Acorus Calamus, is a wetland monocot of the genus Acorus. The flowering plants, which are usually very tall, are also widely known as the Sweet Flag and Vacha. This herbaceous perennial vine can grow up to about 79 inches, and the leaves of this plant resemble the shape of the […]
