Description of Operculina Trpethum: It is a perennial aromatic creeper. It is a simple stem, triangular or rectangular with hairy stem. Leaves are many and are oval in shape. It is 2 to 5 inch in length. The flower presentation is 1 to 4 inch long and has 3 to 4 branches that bear white …
Onosma bracteatum
General information: Sedge is found in the Mediterranean regions, Europe and Asia. It is listed in the German Commission E as a herb that alleviates pulmonary infections and kidney disease. Therapeutic constituents: Sedge contains potassium, calcium and other minerals, which give the herb its pharmacological properties. Key therapeutic benefits: Sedge is beneficial in the treatment …
Ocimum sanctum
The Health Benefits of Holy Basil – Tulsi – Ocimum Tenuiflorum Ocimum tenuiflorum (also known asOcimum sanctum, Tulsi). It is an secret, much branched subshrub 30-60cm tall, with simple opposite green or purple leaves that are strongly scented, and hairy stems. Leaves have petioles, and are ovate, up to 5cm long, usually somewhat toothed. Flowers …
Nyctanthes Arbortristis
Description Coral jasmine, commonly known as night jasmine, is an indigenous small tree, with a gray or greenish, rough and flaky bark. The shrub grows to a height of 10 meters. The simple leaves are opposite, with an entire margin about 6 to 12 cm long and 2 to 6.5 cm wide. The flowers are …
Nigella sativa
Health Benefits of Black Seed : 1. High blood pressure – Published in the journal Fundamentals of Clinical Pharmacology, researchers found extract from black seed to cause a significant decrease in LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, offering a natural treatment for mild forms of hypertension. 2. Asthma – Multiple studies, including this one published in the journal …
Nardostachys grandiflora
Traditional uses: The rhizome is used in ayurveda for the treatment of hysteria and other neurological disorders. It is very interesting to note that in conditions of insomnia and restlessness this drug was used by Sushruta to produce tranquility and sedation. it promotes the growth and blackness of hair. Infusion prepared from the fresh roots …
Myristica fragrans
Health Benefits Nutmeg Provides Known as a popular spice around the world, nutmeg is also popular for its many health benefits. In fact, since ancient times, nutmeg has been used as a remedy for various ailments or to improve health in general. Here are some of the health benefits that nutmeg provides. 1. Brain Tonic …
Mucuna pruriens
Mucuna Pruriens Benefits for Dopamine, Testosterone and Better Sleep Mucuna pruriens is one of the more potent mood enhancing and libido stimulating superfoods available, with noticeable health benefits and a long list of uses. This powerful herb can have a direct influence on your brain’s neurotransmitters and potentially have beneficial effects on your mental state, …
Morinda citrifolia
What is Noni? The noni plant, native to Asia, Australia, and the islands of Polynesia, is a small, shrubby tree. The plant’s white flowers are tubular. The fruit is yellow-greenish-white in color and large, with a pebbled surface. The ripe fruit has a characteristic cheese-like, bad odor. What is it used for? Traditional/Ethnobotanical uses Polynesian …
Momordia charantia
Health benefits of Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) BITTER MELON AND DIABETES The use of Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) for diabetes has been reported in the Ayurvedic and Chinese systems of medicine , but only explained since recently by scientists, who discovered someactive constituents present in Bitter melon that was able to act on a similar way as insulin, …