Description Punica granatum, commonly known as Pomegranate, is a species of fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree, growing to 5-8 m height. The leaves are opposite or sub-opposite, glossy, narrow, oblong, entire, 3-7 cm long and 2 cm broad. The flowers are bright red, with five petals each. Native to the southwest zones of Asia, …
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Prunus amygdalus
General information: Originating from North Africa and West Asia, Almonds are considered to be one of the most nutritious nuts. The Greeks were the first to realize the potential benefits of Almond and began its cultivation. Packed with nutrients and beneficial compounds, Almonds help maintain heart and skin health. They are used widely across the …
Piper nigrum
Nutrition values and uses of black pepper Black Pepper is extremely useful for respiratory disorders and asthma. For such type of patients, it is suggested to give the mix of black pepper powder in the dose of 500 mg. along with honey, sugar and oil. If you want to need clarity in your hoarse voice, …
Piper Longum
Description Long pepper is a slender aromatic climber, with a large perennial woody root and jointed stems thickening at the nodes. The dark, dentate leaves are ovate and heart-shaped, about 2 to 3 inches in length, with broad rounded lobes at the base. The flowers are monoceous and male and female flowers are borne on …
Pimpinella anisum
Health benefits of anise Exotic anise spice contains some of the important plants derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties. The chief component that gives the characteristic sweet, aromatic flavor to anise is anethole, the essential volatile oil present in the seeds. Other important compounds found …
Orchis mascula
Description of Orchis mascula: The early Purple Orchis, common in English woods, is in flower from mid-April to mid-June.Bulb growing to 0.6m.A single flower-stem rises from the tuberous root, bearing flowers that as a rule are of a rich purple colour, mottled with lighter and darker shades, though often found of every tint from purple …
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 …
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, …
Mentha spicata
Health benefits of Mint Mint (Mentha Spicata) has been used in healing many maladies for many centuries. Herbal Mint is also widely known as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive conditions. Herb mint has long been known for its ability to settle nervous stomach. Herb Mint has many other health benefits as …
Juglans regia
Description Common walnut refers to the original walnut tree of the Old World, comprising of Asia, Africa and Europe. The tree is native to the region stretching from the Balkans, eastward to the Himalayas and Southwest China. The largest forests where common walnut trees are found are in Kyrgyzstan. It is a large deciduous tree, …