Fenugreek or Venthayam is one of the effective spices in India, and it can be used in many foods to improve the taste. It also provides effective health benefits. Fenugreek is used in the form of leaves or spice in many ways such as powdered, slightly toasted, and soaked in water. The raw leaves of […]
Moringa is derived from its botanical name, Moringa Oleifera. The other familiar names of the moringa trees are the ben oil tree, miracle tree, drumstick tree, and horseradish tree. It is native to Asia, Arabia, Africa, and Sub-Himalayan regions. Let’s take a closer look at the health benefits of moringa seeds. If you would like […]
Aloe Vera is a very short stem plant that can grow from about 60 cm to 100 cm tall. The Aloe Vera is known as a “Magical Plant” because of its various medicinal properties and safety properties. Its leaves are dense and succulent. Young leaves are green and mature leaves are gray-green in color. The […]
What is Senna? Tanner’s Cassia is a branched herb shrub that comes from the botanical genus Cassia Auriculata and it can grow from 1m to 1.5m tall. Parts of this plant with very soft bark are used for various medical treatments. These bands are reddish-brown in color. Since this is a shrub plant, the branches […]
What are Black Cumin Seeds? Black cumin seeds are one of the essential ingredients in Mexican and Spanish cuisine. It is also known as Nigella Seeds, and the scientific name is Nigella sativa. Generally, it grows up to 30 cm long that gives fruit with seed, which is used to add a flavor in many […]
Neem Tree is also known as ‘Azadirachta indica’ which is completely filled with medicinal properties and it’s native to India. Actually, Neem is known for its anti-aging properties. Every single part of the neem tree gives a lot of medicinal properties and beauty properties. In Sanskrit, the name of Neem is “Arista” which means perfect, […]
Shilajit popularly known as “Sila Sathu” in Tamil is the sediment found in the rocks of Himalayas. It is a sticky mineral that comes with various medicinal values, which usually emanate from the rocks of Himalayas during the summer heat. These sediments, which have the botanical name Asphaltum, originate from the decay of rock-dependent plants. […]
Turmeric is a well-known spice and is widely used in cooking all over the world. The bright yellow color of turmeric adds color to your dishes and also has various health benefits. The scientific name of Turmeric is Curcuma longa. It has been used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic and Siddha from ancient times. […]
Manathakkali or Black Nightshade has excellent medicinal properties and health benefits. All the parts of this plant can be consumed by anyone, including babies and pregnant women. The plant is native to Tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans, including Africa, Indochina, Hawai, and Madagascar. In India, manathakkali keerai (Nightshade leaves) are commonly used to treat stomach […]
“Brahmi” is a generic term used to describe two different Ayurvedic herbs, Bacopa Monnier and Centella Asiatica. In fact, Brahmi is not a Tamil word, it is a Sanskrit word which refers to creativity manifested through pure awareness, and the feminine gist of global consciousness. These two herbs, commonly known as Brahmi, are considered by […]
