Description Black nightshade is a short-lived perennial herb that is native to Eurasia. Its erect, angular, branching stem grows 1 to 2 feet high and may be glabrous or covered with inward-bent hair. The leaves are alternate, dark-green, ovate, and wavy-toothed or nearly entire. Its fruit is a many-seeded, pea-sized, purple or black berry. The …
Medicinal plants
Solanum Indicum
MEDICINAL USES AND HEALTH BENEFITS: According to Ayurveda Brahti is one of the best herb for treating cold ,cough ,sore throat and asthma. Brhati is beneficial herb for curing digestive troubles ,and effectively used in loss of appetite , indigestion , dysentery , gas and intestinal worms Brahti stimulates and strengthens the heart and ameliorates …
Smilax China
Description Sarsaparilla is a woody wine that can grow up to a height of 50 m. It has small flowers and black, blue or red fruits, in berry-like form, which are eaten by the birds. It is a member of the lily family and is native to the tropical and temperate parts of the world, …
Sida cordifolia
General information: Country Mallow is a revered herb in Ayurveda, known to balance all the doshas (bodily humors that make up one’s constitution). It is a health tonic with rejuvenating, anti-inflammatory, libido-enhancing and fat-burning properties. Therapeutic constituents: Ephedrine is one of the alkaloids present, which has fat-burning properties. The herb also contains phytosterol and potassium …
Saussurea lappa
General information: Costus is a perennial shrub that is found in abundance in the Himalayas. The herb is documented in The Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India as a potent reliever of cough, bronchitis, skin infections and gout. Therapeutic constituents: The roots contain resinoids, essential oils, alkaloids, insulin and other minor constituents like tannins and sugars. The …
Rosa damascena
General information: Identified by its pleasing aroma, Persian Rose was introduced to the Middle East more than 800 years ago. Persian Rose water and oil have a number of therapeutic benefits that have been documented in various medicinal Middle Eastern texts. Persian Rose water is a used in beauty treatments as it hydrates, softens and …
Rheum Emodi
Description Rhubarb is a group of herbaceous perennial plants that grow from thick short rhizomes, comprising the genus Rheum. The large, somewhat triangular leaf blades are elevated on long, fleshy petioles. The flowers are small, greenish-white, and borne in large compound leafy inflorescences. Though the leaves of rhubarb are toxic, the plant, especially its stalk, …
Rauwolfia Serpentina
Health and Other Benefits of Sarpagandha Sarpagandha is used for the treatment of paranoia, schizophrenia, and hypertension. In serpant bite, the powder of Sarpagandha roots is given orally, as well as, applied on the site of bite It relieves itching in Urticaria Specially in snake bite, it is extensively used as antidote The Rauvolfia herb …
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, …
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, …