Description Guggul is a yellowish resin, which is secreted by a small, thorny mukul myrrh tree called commiphora mukul. The shrub reaches a maximum height of 4 to 6 feet and bears thorns on its branches. The leaves are small similar to those of neem. The flowers are red and the fruit is oval in …
Coleus forskohlii
Benefits of Coleus Forskohlii Coleus forskohlii is an herb grown in Nepal, Thailand and India. A member of the mint family, it has traditionally been used in Asian medicine for skin, lung and heart conditions. Forskolin is a substance of Coleus forskohlii that has been considered the most useful part of the herb, although the …
Colchicum Luteum
Description of Colchicicum: It is generally found at the height of 2000 to 9000 feet. Its tuberous root is oval in shape and bears a dark brown color. Leaves are 6 to 12 inch in length and 1/3 to ½ inch in length. It is rounded in shape and small when it flowers. Flowers are …
Citrus acida
Health Benefits Of Citric Acid Juicy grapefruits, lemons, and oranges are delicious to eat and can also help you out health wise. There are many health benefits of citric acid that will help you clear free radicals out of your system, get rid of painful kidney stones, and keep the acid levels in your body …
Citrus aurantium
Citrus Aurantium Benefits vs Side Effects While the rest of the supplementing world is ranting and raving about Citrus Aurantium, there is a bitter side to this ingredient. Despite being backed by numerous studies implicating the great benefits of Citrus Aurantium, there have been some recent studies that have found otherwise. While not on the …
Citrullus colocynthis
Description of Citrullus colocynthis: The Colocynth collected from the Maritime Plain between the mountains of Palestine and the Mediterranean, is mainly shipped from Jaffa and known as Turkish Colocynth. This is the best variety. It is an annual plant resembling the common watermelon. The stems are herbaceous and beset with rough hairs; the leaves stand …
Cissus Quadrangularis
Cissus Quadrangularis Benefits Cissus quadrangularis is a type of plant that is a part of the grape family. It is sometimes referred to as devil’s backbone. Most sources suggest that the plant is native to Sri Lanka or India, but it can also be found in Southeast Asia, Africa and Arabia. Many people take the …
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Cinnamon Benefits Cinnamon (Dalchini) is a herb traditionally used by many ancient cultures. It is indicated for a variety of ailments including gastrointestinal problems, urinary infections, relieving symptoms of colds and flu and has remarkable anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Some studies have shown that Cinnamon helps people with diabetes metabolise sugar better. True cinnamon, or …
Cinnamomum cassia
Health Benefits Both types of cinnamon have health benefits, including the following. 1. Diabetes. Recent studies have found that cinnamon may help control blood sugar levels. In 2003, for example, Diabetes Care found that people with type 2 diabetes who took 1, 3, or 6 grams of cinnamon reduced their fasting blood glucose levels by …
Cinchona ledgeriana
Description of Cinchona ledgeriana: The genus Cinchona contains about forty species of trees. They grow 15-20 meters in height and produce white, pink, or yellow flowers. All cinchonas are indigenous to the eastern slopes of the Amazonian area of the Andes, where they grow from 1,500-3,000 meters in elevation on either side of the equator …