Description of Indigofera tinctoria : Indigofera tinctoria bears the common name true indigo. The plant was one of the original sources of indigo dye. It has been naturalized to tropical and temperate Asia, as well as parts of Africa, but its native habitat is unknown since it has been in cultivation worldwide for many centuries. …
Hydrastis Indian
Goldenseal Benefits Goldenseal is one of the most popular herbs sold on the American market and has recently gained a reputation as a herbal antibiotic and immune system enhancer. American Indians used goldenseal as a medication for inflammatory internal conditions such as repiratory, digestive and genito-urinary tract inflammation induced by allergy or infection. The Cherokee …
Hibiscus sabdariffa
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF ROSELLE OR HIBISCUS 1.Thirst Hibiscus tea can be drunk hot or cold. As iced tea, the infusion is known to satiate thirst quite effectively. It is often recommended as an alternative to artificially made commercial “sport drinks” that are marketed to physically active individuals. Hibiscus tea’s ability to cool the body …
Hemidesmus indicus
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 …