Indian Sarsaparilla General information: Indian Sarsaparilla is known in Ayurveda as a tonic, alterative, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic and blood purifier. It is beneficial in treating skin and urinary disorders. The plant is found throughout Central, Western and Southern India. Therapeutic constituents: The coumarinolignoids hemidesmine and hemidesmin are the major chemical constituents of the herb, which …
Hedychium spicatum
Description Ginger lily is a perennial attractive plant that reaches a height of up to 6 feet (120 to 180 cm). It is a smallish hardy ginger with green leaves measuring 30 cm or more. The flowers are large and beautiful, in orange and white color. They have a heavy sweet fragrance and can grow …
Gymnema slyvestre
As with any dietary supplement that you are considering including in your diet, it is important to understand a bit about gymnema sylvestre before evaluating whether or not it is a good supplement for you. Gymnema sylvestre is an herb which is native to India, and whose name means “destroyer of sugar.” As the name …
Gmelina arborea
MEDICINAL USES AND HEALTH BENEFITS: Pasted leaves of gambhari used in case of headaches, burns, burning sensations and pains. Leaf juice of Gmelina arborea used in urine related problems and blood impurity. Fruits of gmelina arborea used in general debility and tuberculosis. Fruits have aphrodisiac properties and help to increase sperm count and remove sexual …
Glycyrrhiza glabra
The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, better known as licorice, has many purported uses. Scientific evidence is insufficient to verify whether it actually helps any health conditions, according to MedlinePlus, a website affiliated with the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Licorice with the component glycyrrhizin can cause serious side effects, but deglycyrrhizinated licorice, called DGL, appears …
Gloriosa superba
Gloriosa Superba lily Plant Description Gloriosa Superba – Glory lily, Gloriosa Lily Plant Height – Climbing 1.5 m or more, Leaves – Long-lanceolate to narrowly ovate-lanceolate, Leaf length – 10.2-12.7 cm, Leaf width – 1.3–2.5 cm, Flowers – linear to narrow lanceolate, Flower length – 5.1–7.6 cm, Flower color – Yellow changing to red, Origin …
Garcinia cambogia
Health And Weight Loss Benefits Of Garcinia Cambogia Garcinia Cambogia a Weight Loss Breakthrough? It has been around since ancient times, and natives of Indonesia and India would use it in folklore medicine and their diet. Garcinia Cambogia has only recently drawn the attention of the media and people because of its newly discovered health …
Fumaria officinalis
This plant grows all over in moderate climates and has purplish flowers that are great for the garden. It has been use all the way back to the Romans and has been used in Ayurvedic Medicine in India for hundreds of years. Fumitory is a common herb in France, Spain, Austria, Australia, US, Africa, Asia, …
Ficus Religiosa
Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) Fennel Benefits Rich in phytoestrogens, Fennel is often used for colic, wind, irritable bowel, kidneys, spleen, liver, lungs, suppressing appetite, breast enlargement, promoting menstruation, improving digestive system, milk flow and increasing urine flow. Fennel is also commonly used to treat amenhorrea, angina, asthma, anxiety, depression, heartburn, water retention, lower blood pressure, boost …
Ficus Religiosa
Benefits of Peepal Tree This tree of life has also got the medicinal value. The juice of its leaves extracted by holding them near the fire can be used as the ear drop. Its power bark has been used to heal the wounds for years. The bark of the tree is useful in inflammations and glandular …