Benefits of Centella asiatica Brain Benefits Centella asiatica may help protect the brain from damage due to toxic metal exposure, according to a study published in the December 2012 issue of the journal “Neurological Sciences.” In the animal study, daily doses of 150 or 300 milligrams per kilogram body weight for six weeks decreased oxidative …
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Cassia fistula
Description of Cassia Fistula : It is a medium sized deciduous tree that reaches the height of about 25 to 30 feet. The bark is of reddish brown in color. Leaves are alternate, pinnate, 1 to 1.5 feet long and possess pairs of four to eight ovate leaflets about 7 to 15 centimeter long and …
Carum carvi
Caraway, or Carum carvi, is a biennial plant in the family of Apliaceae that is native to Asia. Europe and Africa. Caraway is popular for fruits (also known as “seeds”) that has pungent anise-like flavor and aroma and is used for culinary preparations with medicinal benefits. Caraway plant is similar in appearance to a carrot …
Ginger Tea
Health benefits of ginger tea : Improve stomach performance Useful in improving digestion and increasing absorption of food, ginger tea can bloating after eating too much. Reduce inflammation Ginger contains anti-inflammatory properties that make it an ideal home remedy for muscle and joint problems. In addition to drinking ginger tea, you can also use it …
Honey
There is something undeniably enchanting about honey; the product of flower nectar transformed by bees, as if by alchemy – but in fact through the far less-poetic act of regurgitation – into a sweet, golden elixir. Honey has held sway over humans since ancient times.But aside from honey’s seductive color and flavor, it has some …
Saffron
Health benefits of Saffron Saffron contains many plants derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties. Their flower pistils compose several essential volatile oils, but the most important of them all issafranal, which gives saffron its pleasant flavor. Other volatile oils in saffron are cineole, phenethenol, pinene, …
Spinach
Spinach is believed to be of Persian origin. By the 12th century, it spread across Europe and became a desirable leafy green known for good health; a reputation that stands firm to this day. The name Florentineis often used to describe dishes containing spinach (and a creamy sauce). It is thought that this name dates …
Bixa orellana
Description of Bixa orellana: Achiote (Bixa orellana) is a shrub or small tree from the tropical region of the American continent.The name derives from the Nahuatl word for the shrub, achiotl. It is also known as Aploppas, and its original Tupi name urucu. It is cultivated there and in Southeast Asia The inedible fruit is …
Berberis aristata
General information: Tree Turmeric is a revered herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Possessing antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and antiseptic properties, the herb is used as a cholagogue, stomachic, laxative and diaphoretic. Tree Turmeric is found in the Himalayas and is also cultivated in the Indian states of Assam and Bihar. Therapeutic constituents: Tree Turmeric contains vitamin C, …
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, …