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 …
Medicinal plants
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 …
Peganum Harmala
Description Africa rue is a bushy herbaceous perennial shrub that can grow to a height of 1 meter, but is usually around 0.3 meter high. If the soil is dry, the plant roots can reach a depth of 6.1 meters. The leaves are fleshy, spiky-looking, linear and short pointed, while the seeds are small and …
Passiflora incarnata
Passionflower or Passiflora incarnata Uses and Benefits as per Traditional Herbal Medicine Passionflower or Passiflora incarnata is a great traditional herbal remedy that is used for various disorders. It is beneficial in anxiety, as mild natural sedative, for high blood pressure and nervous heart, insomnia, during female hormonal transitions, in performance anxiety, for deaddiction, for …
Paris quadrifolia
Description: This singular plant gets its generic name of Paris quadrifolia:ame of Paris from par (paris), equal on account of the regularity of its leaves. In olden times it was much esteemed and used in medicine, but to-day its use is almost confined to homoeopathy. It is a herbaceous perennial plant found in moist places and …
Ocimum sanctum
The Health Benefits of Holy Basil – Tulsi – Ocimum Tenuiflorum Ocimum tenuiflorum (also known asOcimum sanctum, Tulsi). It is an secret, much branched subshrub 30-60cm tall, with simple opposite green or purple leaves that are strongly scented, and hairy stems. Leaves have petioles, and are ovate, up to 5cm long, usually somewhat toothed. Flowers …
Nigella sativa
Health Benefits of Black Seed : 1. High blood pressure – Published in the journal Fundamentals of Clinical Pharmacology, researchers found extract from black seed to cause a significant decrease in LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, offering a natural treatment for mild forms of hypertension. 2. Asthma – Multiple studies, including this one published in the journal …
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 …
Mucuna pruriens
Mucuna Pruriens Benefits for Dopamine, Testosterone and Better Sleep Mucuna pruriens is one of the more potent mood enhancing and libido stimulating superfoods available, with noticeable health benefits and a long list of uses. This powerful herb can have a direct influence on your brain’s neurotransmitters and potentially have beneficial effects on your mental state, …
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 …