Also known as maize (Zea mays), corn is one of the most popular cereal grains in the world. It is the seed (grain) of a plant from the grass family, native to Central America, but grown in countless varieties throughout the world. Popcorn and sweet corn are commonly eaten varieties, but refined corn products are …
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Trachyspermum ammi
Health and Medicinal benefits of Ajwain It is one of the important herbs for Indian kitchen to make the Indian cuisine tasty. All the parts of this herb have very strong smell; hence it is called Ugragandha in Sanskrit. Ajwain has many health and medicinal values. It is well known seed for Instant Remedy for …
Strychnos Nux-vomica
Description of Strychnos Nux-vomica: A medium-sized tree with a short, crooked, thick trunk, the wood is white hard, close grained, durable and the root very bitter. Branches irregular, covered with a smooth ash-coloured bark; young shoots deep green, shiny; leaves opposite, short stalked, oval, shiny, smooth on both sides, about 4 inches long and 3 …
Ricinus communis
Description An herbaceous annual plant, castor grows to a height of 3 to 10 feet. The long-stalked glossy leaves are 15 to 45 cm in length with 5-12 deep lobes. The leaf color can vary from dark green with a reddish tinge to dark reddish purple and bronze. The stout stem and spiny seed pods …
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 …
Juglans regia
Description Common walnut refers to the original walnut tree of the Old World, comprising of Asia, Africa and Europe. The tree is native to the region stretching from the Balkans, eastward to the Himalayas and Southwest China. The largest forests where common walnut trees are found are in Kyrgyzstan. It is a large deciduous tree, …
Cuminum cyminum
Benefits of Jeera Cumin seeds also known as Jeera, used since ancient time to enhance food taste, medicinal purposes, and in many traditional cuisines. It has multiple health benefits such as aid in digestion, improving immunity, treating piles, asthma, bronchitis, etc. Best uses of cumin seeds Jaljira a product of Cumin seeds is generally taken …
Abrus Precatorius
Botanical Name : Abrus Precatorius Sanskrit name : Gunja English Name : Jequirity, Indian liquorice Wild Liquorice Family: Fabaceae Plant part used: Seed Primary Medicinal Uses Skin related problems Abrus precatorius is very effective in treating leucoderma. It you are infected with acne sores or boils, the leaves of the herb serve as a great …
Abelmoschus moschatus
Botanical Name : Abelmoschus moschatus Malvaceae / Hibiscus abelmoschus Linn. Sanskrit name : Latakasturi, Gandapura, Kasturilatika English Name : Musk Mallow, Ambrette Plant Family: Malvaceae Description of Abelmoschus moschatus Malvaceae: This plant is cultivated for its musk-scented seeds that are used in perfumes and medicine. In Malaysia, it is mixed with cosmetics and used to …