Myrrh (Guggulipid) is also known as guggul. It is obtained from Commiphora Mukul tree. This tree is an inhabitant of India, Africa and Arab countries. Myrrh has been in use since times immemorial. In ancient Rome, myrrh was used for preventing the smell of dead body during funerals. It is a belief that by burning…
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous plant of the family of Ginger. In India turmeric is well known as Haldi or Haridra. It is the most important ingredient of the Indian cuisine. It gives a beautiful yellow color to food items. Turmeric is also known as Indian Saffron. Turmeric is the native plant of…
Herbs are the best gifts of god to human beings. Herbs provide us the ability for fighting against even the deadliest of diseases. It’s a fact that as we have distanced ourselves from nature, the instances of diseases have increased in us. Different kinds of pollution (water, soil, air, adulteration etc.) have further compounded the…
Asparagus plant (Asparagus Offcinalis) is a vegetable of Lily family found in Eastern Mediterranean areas, Egypt and some parts of Africa. This vegetable can grow to a height of 7 inches in a day and is the rich source of Vitamin A, C, E, fiber and Iron. The literal meaning of this noble vegetable in…
Sage word has been derived from the Latin word salvare. Salvare means to heal and indeed Sage herb is an authentic healer as it is an excellent herbal remedy for a variety of ailments. It has a strong flavor and is found almost all over the world. Such was the importance of this herb in…
Black Pepper is a plant of the Piperaceae family, basically found in the region of Kerala, a southern state of India. Pepper plant is a soft woody climbing plant that grows to a height of about 33 feet in a hot tropical climate. It is an expensive plant and well known to all due to…
Dandelion flowers are sparkling flowers that are loved by everyone because of their beauty and aromatic qualities. Dandelion herb is a very useful and safe herb for treating many diseases like liver disorder, urine disorder, diabetes, acne, jaundice, gall-balder disorder and anemia. This herb is also very helpful in healing cuts, burns and wounds. Dandelion…
Honey is a natural sweetener that has been used by people for thousands of years for taste and good health. It is also known as honig (in Germany), Miele (in Italy), Miel (in French and Spanish), Shehad (in Hindi), and Mel (in Portuguese). Honey is an ideal energy booster. It gives immunity to the digestive…
Everyone knows that ginger is an important ingredient in the Indian cuisine. Ginger tea and ginger soup have an important place in diet chart as they keep body fit. Herbalists use ginger for curing many stomach and throat related problems. Now, researches give us an idea about the anti-cancer properties of ginger. Ginger is also…
Which hazel is a plant with multiple benefits. It can be used in different forms in order to cure a number of disorders and problems. The extracts of this plant is of deep red color. The multiple benefits of which hazel include the following : Which hazel has a beneficial effect on the blood and…