Andrographis paniculata is a bitter tasting annual plant, referred to as the “King of Bitters.” It has white-purple flowers and it is native to Asia and India where it has been valued for centuries for its numerous medicinal benefits. Over the past decade, andrographis has become popular in America where it is often used alone …
Herbs
Benefits of Herbs
Anacyclus pyrethrum
Description of Anacyclus pyrethrum: This perennial plant, in habit and appearance like the chamomile, has stems that lie on the ground for part of their length, before rising erect. Each bears one large flower, the disk being yellow and the rays white, tinged with purple beneath. The leaves are smooth, alternate, and pinnate, with deeply-cut …
Amomum subulatum
Health benefits of cardamom This exotic spice contains many plants derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing and health promoting properties. The spicy pods contain many essential volatile oils that include pinene, sabinene, myrcene, phellandrene, limonene, 1, 8-cineole, terpinene, p-cymene, terpinolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-oil, a-terpineol, a-terpineol acetate, citronellol, nerol, …
Alstonia scholaris
Saptaparna: Alstonia scholaris is a very useful herb as blood purifier, anti bacterial, skin diseases and respiratory distress. Saptaparna rejuvenates digestive system so it is used in chronic dysentery, diarrhea. Saptaparna also works well in skin disorders, malarial fever, urticaria. Besides all this Saptaparna is also useful as a cytotoxic herb so it is also …
Alpinia officinarum
There are three varieties of galangal- Greater Galangal, Lesser Galangal and Kaempferia Galangal. Different galangal varieties vary in their hotness and flavor. Flavor ranges from flowery to ginger-like to peppery cinnamon. Greater Galangal has an orange-brown skin with pale yellow or white interior. Greater galangal can be found in sliced form or powder. Used as …
Aloe Barbadensis
Aloe Vera Benefits Aloe is also an excellent treatment for skin conditions such as burns and eczema. It is often reported that burns can be healed remarkably quickly and the pain reduced very quickly with topical application of Aloe Vera to the burn area. As well as applying topically, Aloe can also be taken internally …
Allium sativum
Incredible Health Benefits of Garlic There are many health benefits of garlic. It is used in treating a variety of health concerns like problems related to respiration, high cholesterol, indigestion, parasites and low energy levels. A number of clinical studies have confirmed that taking garlic regularly helps in lowering bp, controlling blood sugar levels, enhances …
Allium cepa
1. Onion regains consciousness Onion contains isophenyl propyl amine, where inhaling strong smell of ammonia gives relief in regaining consciousness in the diseases like giddiness, epileptic fits, hysteria and severe headache. 2. Onion for arthritis treatment When poultice of onion along with mustard oil is applied over painful joints, it provides relief. The paste is …
Albizia lebbeck
Shirish (Albizzia lebbeck) (Woman’s tongue; Rattle pod) : It is available in the markets in powder, and capsule form. Reduces all three faults (doshas) (as per Ayurved there are three doshas or faults, Kapha, Pitta, and Vata). It is an astringent. Used in Asthma and Bronchitis. Helps reduce and control the frequency of asthma …
Aegle marmelos
Health Implications of Bael All parts of the Bael, especially the fruit and the leaves, have immense healing properties. Diarrhea and dysentery Dried fruit pulp and its powder are, generally, used for treating diarrhea. Diabetes Leaf extract of the plant is known for its anti-diabetic activity. It has been found that bael extract could significantly …