Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) Fennel Benefits Rich in phytoestrogens, Fennel is often used for colic, wind, irritable bowel, kidneys, spleen, liver, lungs, suppressing appetite, breast enlargement, promoting menstruation, improving digestive system, milk flow and increasing urine flow. Fennel is also commonly used to treat amenhorrea, angina, asthma, anxiety, depression, heartburn, water retention, lower blood pressure, boost …
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Ferula assafoetida
Health benefits of Asafoetida Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Asafoetida is a good anti-inflammatory and an anti-oxidant agent and helps in relieving various stomach related disorders. Asafoetida is also considered effective in treatment of cholera. Antimicrobial Asafoetida was used to fight Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918. Research also shows that roots of Asafoetida produce natural drug compounds …
Euphorbia hirta
Medicinal Uses Euphorbia Hirta has been known to keep the body temperature under control and helps to keep the body cool. It cures the thirsty feeling often faced by people and increases body resistance. It also keeps the body strong. Cracked lips If you have cracked lips, take the milky latex of the plant and …
Eugenia jambolana
Benefits of Eugenia Jambolana Cholesterol Reduction Eugenia jambolana seed kernel may help lower cholesterol levels in diabetics, according to a study published in the September 2005 issue of the journal “Food and Chemical Toxicology.” In the animal study, doses of 100 milligrams per kilogram body weight of Eugenia jambolana seed kernel extract restored cholesterol and …
Ephedra Vulgaris
Description Ephedra is a shrub that grows about 25 cm to 50 cm high. It belongs to the family Ephedraceae and is found on sandy seashores, in temperate climates of both hemispheres. The plant has stamens and pistils on separate flowers. Its fruit has two carpels, with a single seed in each one of them. …
Emblica Officinalis
Description The bark of Indian gooseberry, also known as amla, is gray in color and peals in irregular patches. Its feathery leaves, which smell like lemon, are of linear oblong shape and size 10 to 12 mm in length and 3 to 6 mm in width. The flowers of this herb are monoecioius, having greenish-yellow …
Cyperus scariosus
General information: Umbrella’s Edge is found in the damp areas of Uttar Pradesh, as well as the Eastern and Southern parts of India. Its roots are used to make perfume and in aromatherapy. The herb’s tubers are credited with astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, desiccant, cordial and stomachic properties. Therapeutic constituents: The tuber of Umbrella’s Edge contains …
Cynodon dactylon
It controls blood sugar levels The glycemic potential of durva grass has been proved by many research studies in the recent times. The grass extract showed significant hypoglycaemic effect indiabetes patients in addition to lowering the risk of various health complications associated with it. Read about 10 ways to control diabetes naturally It enhances immune function …
Curcuma longa
Turmeric powder might well be the healthiest spice on Earth. Made by grinding the dried root of the Curcuma longa plant, this ancient superfood and key ingredient in curry powder has been used by Indian Ayurvedic healers for centuries. But in recent years, also the scientific community has begun to show interest in the potential …
Commiphora myrrha
Health Benefits of Myrrh Essential Oil Antimicrobial and Antiviral: Myrrh essential oil do not allow microbes to grow or infect your system. It can be used to prevent any ailment resulting from microbial infection, such as fever, food poisoning, cough & cold, mumps, measles, pox and infections of wounds. It has no adverse side effects, …