Finger millet is also known as ragi; it is one of the important millet that grows in the various regions in Africa and India. The scientific name of this whole grain is Eleusine coracana. This grain ranks sixth place after the production of wheat, rice, corn, sorghum, and bajra in India. This millet belongs to […]
Fig or Anjeer is a unique fruit that contains many nutrients. It is a sweet fruit with numerous seeds, so it is known as nature’s candy. The fresh and dried Anjeer is widely used in many countries, and it is very popular as ‘poor man’s food.’ The dried forms of its fruits, leaves, seeds, barks, […]
Atis -aka- Ativisha (in Ayurveda), Atees (in Hindi), Indian Atis Root (in English) or Aconitum Heterophyllum botanically, is a herb plant that grows tall about 2000 feet above sea level and found in the Himalayan regions and colder parts of India, for example, Kashmir and identified as a characteristic species of Nepal, Sikkim, and Chumbi […]
Blueberries with the botanical name Cyanococcus belong to the genus Vaccinium in the botanical family Ericaceae. The genus Vaccinium includes blueberries, Huckleberry, Cranberry, Madeira blueberries, and Bilberry. This is a flowering plant and the berries obtained from this perennial plant come in two different colors, Blue and Purple. Commercially produced blueberries are classified as Cultivated […]
Cinnamon is a wonderful medicinal spice derived from the inner and middle bark of trees belonging to the genus Cinnamomum. This spice is widely known by people all over the country for its intense taste and unique aroma. Read more to know the health benefits of cinnamon. The taste and aroma of this medicinal spice […]
What is Star Anise Seed? Star anise is one of the main spices that come from the Chinese tree Illicium verum. It is one of the pillar ingredients in Chinese cuisines. It is mainly used to prepare tea, duck roast, and meats, etc. The spice comes in different shapes and sizes, and star anise is […]
Bitter Melon with the botanical name Momordica Charantia L is a tropical vine with various medicinal properties. Belonging to the zucchini family, this bitter fruit is widely known as Momordica Charantia and Bitter Gourd. The plant is also closely related to the cucumber, squash, and pumpkin families. Cultivated around the world, this herb has a […]
Have you ever heard of macrotyloma uniflorum? If yes then you’re lucky!! Health Benefits of Horse gram is a must-to-know topic for everyone as it offers tons and tons of values for human health. Black Horse Gram is rich in nutrients and has a lot of minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and protein. Is Horse […]
Lotus is a symbol in many Asian cultures, especially Indian, Japanese, Chinese, and Egyptian. The flower denotes various life values like rebirth, fruitfulness, enlightenment, and spirituality. In Buddhism, the lotus flower signifies purity and desire. Lotus Seeds are also called Makhanas (In Hindi) or Fox nuts (In English), derived from the Euryale Fox plant that […]
Honey is a sweet and healthy liquid substance extracted from flowers by bees, which is collected in honeycombs and then extracted by humans. This is because natural honey tastes sweeter than sugars and has far more medicinal benefits. Research on various cave paintings shows that humans collected and used honey from hives about 8000 years […]
