Quince (Pyrus cydonia), commonly called Beedana, Bidana, Bahee dana, Habb al-safarjal, or Simodalibe is an Ayurvedic herb that has been used in the Ayurvedic system for ages. Quince plant is native to Iran and Turkey. In India, this plant grows in hilly areas namely Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Quince seeds are used for […]
Mudgaparni (Phaseolus trilobus), also called Vigna trilobata, wild bean, jangli moong, Mungani, and Ranmug is an Ayurvedic herb. This small creeper is native to America and is found throughout tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. In India, it is widely found in Gujarat, West Bengal, and in some parts of south India. This […]
Devdar (Cedrus deodara), also called Deodar cedar, Devadara, Himalayan cedar, Beyar, and Devadarm is an amazing Ayurvedic herb. It is vastly found in the north-west Himalayas from Kashmir to Mussoorie. In Sanskrit scripts, it is mentioned as the tree that grows in the place of Gods. It is also called ‘Wood of Gods’. The amazing […]
Benefits of Black Sesame Seeds The fruit pods of the Sesamum indicum plant, which has been farmed for several thousand years, contain black sesame seeds.Sesame seeds are available in a variety of colours, including black, brown, tan, grey, gold, and white. Despite the fact that black sesame seeds are primarily produced in Asia, they are rapidly […]
The Sirish tree (Albizia lebbeck), also called flea tree, Siris, Vegiai, Vaga, and Koko tree is an important medicinal tree in Ayurveda. It is a tall tree that can grow up to 60 feet in height. Albizia lebbeck is characterized by yellowish-white flowers and flat, long pods. It is found extensively in India, south-east Asia, […]
You’ve just finished your dinner, feasting on the delicious dishes that your mom prepared for you. You’re full and relaxed. But suddenly you are feeling a growing pain and discomfort in your abdomen, and you have a feeling that makes you regret your feast. This might be caused by indigestion. Indigestion is easily treatable in […]
Warss (Mallotus philippinensis), also called Karkam, Kamala, Kamaalaa, Kampillak, Kesari, and Graham is an Ayurvedic medicine with numerous health benefits. Warss is a yellow dye that is obtained from a perennial plant. In the earlier days, this plant was only cultivated in Yemen. Today it is cultivated and used for medicinal purposes in other parts […]
Padmaka (Prunus cerasoides), commonly called Padam, Wild Himalayan Cherry, Padmagandhi, Pitarakta, Pajja, Sour cherry, and Pathimukam is a well-known herb in Ayurveda. It is a medium to a tall growing tree that grows naturally in the Himalayan belt at an altitude of over 5000 feet. The trunk of this tree has a smell that resembles […]
Kakrasingi (Pistacia integerrima), commonly called Kakkar, Kakadasrngi, Kakkata Shrinigi, Crabs claw, and Kakra is an amazing Ayurvedic plant. This shrub has a peculiar odor and grows up to 16 meters. It is native to China and Japan but is also found in England. In India, it is found at altitudes of 600-2500 meters in the […]
Putranjivaka (Putranjiva roxburgii), also called Putranjeev, Child life tree, Indian amulet plant, Irukolli, and Jiyapeeta is a medicinal herb that is widely used in the ayurvedic system. The name Putranjivaka means ‘the one which promotes or give life to progeny’. It promotes life in both men and women. Putranjiva is a large tree that grows […]