Description of Bergenia ciliate: It grows in the temperate Himalayas between altitudes of 900 and 3,000 m.It is a perennial herb with stout rootstock. The leaves are variable, coarsely hairy, sparsely hairy to glabrous, broadly obovate or elliptic, finely or sparsely denticulate or shallowly sinuate-dentate. The flowers are white, pink or purple, in long cymose …
Biology
Bauhinia variegata
Kachnar tree grows throughout India. In ayurveda different parts of this tree are used to treat various diseases. Kachnar tree parts have ant diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, liver protective, antibacterial, haemagglutinating, haematinic, antiulcer and antitumor action.Kachnar bark is used in treating stomach related problems, ulcers, cyst and tumors. Its leaves are very nutritious and helpful in …
Bambusa Arundinacea
Description of Bambusa Arundinacea : A tall thorny bamboo upto 30 m in height with many sterns, tufted on stout root stock, nodes prominent, the lowest rooting, internodes upto 45 cm long, stem sheath coriaceous, orange-yellow, streaked, glabrous or puberulous beneath, base rounded, ciliate, tip stiff, midrib narrow, leaf sheaths with a short bristly auricle, …
Bacopa monnieri
Bacopa monnieri, a plant commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, has an age-old reputation for being an effective and powerful herb helpful for memory and combating stress. Bacopa monnieri, known to most as Brahmi, acts as an adaptogen; which means it helps the body adapt to new or stressful situations. The following 9 facts show the …
Anethum graveolens
Health benefits of dill Dill weed contains numerous plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties. This popular herb contains no cholesterol and low in calories. Nonetheless, it holds many anti-oxidants, vitamins like niacin, pyridoxine, etc., and dietary fibers, which help in controlling blood cholesterol levels. …
Andrographis paniculata
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 …
Radish
Radish or mooli has long been used in Indian households to add flavour to curries or to make mouth-watering mooli paratha. Grown underground, this white tuber is packed with nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants that can not only add years to your life but can help you fight diseases like cancer and diabetes. Here are nine …
Almomds
Health Benefits of Almonds Almonds are known to have great medicinal value, which, along with their good taste, is the main reason that so many people proactively add almonds to their diet. Some of the researched and verified benefits of almonds are given below. Good for your brain: Almonds are a source of many nutrients …
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 …