General information: The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India recommends Downy Oak to stop heavy menstrual bleeding, to treat dry and itchy vaginal skin and for dental inflammation. The 2008 article ‘Antioxidant Potential of Galls of Quercus Infectoria’ in the Internet Journal of Pharmacology, revealed that the extracts of Downy Oak have potent antioxidant properties. Therapeutic constituents: …
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Pyrus malus
General information: Crab Apples are a small, bitter variety of apples that are beneficial for general skin health with topical application. Due to its rich vitamin and mineral content, Crab Apple strengthens the immune system and prevents diseases. Therapeutic constituents: The fruit is a rich source of various vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and flavanoids. …
Punica Granatum
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, …
Pterocarpus Marsupium
Description Indian kino, botanically known as Pterocarpus Marsupium, is a medium to large; deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 meters tall. It turns the water blue as soon as it comes in contact with it. The plant species is native to India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. It was particularly found in certain areas …
Psoralea corylifolia
Benefits of psoralea for specific health conditions include the following: As hair tonic: In the treatment of leucoderma, leprosy, scabies, dermatatis, vitiated pitta and muco memberanous disorders. For hair Growth: Rub this oil on the scalp for a few minutes. Continue this process for some weeks. After a few days, the colour of the scalp-skin will …
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 …
Pongamia glabra
Properties of Karanja Pungent in taste, penetrating and hot in potency and capable of curing disorders of vaginal tissues, skin diseases, disturbed peristalsis, intestinal growth, hemorrhoids , ulcers, worm infestation and aggravate kapha. Karanja leaves pacify aggravated vata and kapha, hemorrhoids, worm infestation and edema. It helps to soften the hard feces, pungent in post …
Plumbago zeylanica
Description of Plumbago zeylanica : peninsular India and also cultivated as ornament. It is a perennial, sub-scandent shrub. The leaves are ovate and glabrous. The flowers are white, in elongated spikes. The capsules are oblong, pointed, contained in a viscid glandular persistent calyx. Principal Constituents Plumbagin was isolated from the plant. Toxicology: No adverse effect …
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 betle
Health benefits of betel leaves Acne cure To cure acne and black spots on the face, take few betel leaves and blend them add to the boiling water and wash the face with this solution. If you repeat the same for two to three times a day spots will be faded. To prevent diabetics Studies …