Giloy Amrita the Plant of Immortality – A touching story
Giloy Health Benefits and Side Effects
Tinospora cordifolia
This is a story of how I got this plant of immortality.
History of Plants
Butterfly Pea/ Clitoria ternatea
Butterfly Pea is an ancient medicinal herb with several health benefits. It is a great plant for organic gardening.
Chicory- Uses and Growing
A Detailed Guide on Chicory – Chicorium intybus Chicory, a perennial medicinal plant with pretty blue flowers is not just a decorative plant but is believed to have several medicinal uses. The botanical name of chicory is Cichorium intybus This plant belongs to asteraceae family. Other Names / Regional Names of Chicory Kasni, Blue Sailors …
Banyan Tree – National Tree of India
Ficus benghalensis – Indian Banyan Tree Banyan Tree Scientific Name Do you know Indian Banyan Tree is the national tree of India? The botanical name of the banyan tree is Ficus benghalensis. Banyan Tree Common Names Banyan Trees are known by various names in different languages. Here are some names commonly used. Hindi – Bargad …
Holy Basil
Tulsi / Holy Basil Interesting Facts about Holy Basil / Tulsi A fragrant, medicinal, and ancient herb; Holy Basil or Tulsi is one such plant that originated in India and has now gained popularity throughout the world. Tulsi in India is considered a holy herb that is used in various religious ceremonies. But because of …
Bhringaraj Plant – Health Benefits and Growing
Eclipta prostrata -Plant Health Benefits & Growing Bhringraj is a weedy plant that is being used since ancient times as a haircare remedy in Indian Ayurveda. These plants grow abundantly in Southeast Asian countries like India, Nepal, China, Brazil, and Thailand. Bhringraj is known by various other names in different regions including Maka, Bhringarajasava, Bhringaraj, …
Marshmallow Plant- An Ancient Medicine & A Delicious Desert
Marshmallow Plant- Health Benefits & Growing Can you imagine harvesting marshmallows from your own plants? Just kidding. Marshmallows do not grow on plants but are made from the roots of these beautiful flowering plants. Origin of Marshmallow Plant Marshmallow plants are scientifically known as Althaea Officinalis. It is an ancient medicinal plant that first originated …
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Rau Ram | Vietnamese Coriander
https://youtu.be/Z4lhtQxKY-Q In my previous stories, I have discussed herbs that smell and taste like cilantro. I have already shared with you the information on cilantro’s one brother culantro. Now, we will meet cilantro’s other cousin, Rau Ram, or Vietnamese coriander. Rau Ram/ Vietnamese coriander is an integral part of the Vietnamese, Singaporean, and Malay cuisines. …
Uses and Tips to Grow Cuban Oregano | Indian Borage
Just like oregano and carom seeds, Cuban Oregano is also an aromatic herb and is part of various cuisines. It is used to make fritters, chutneys, and even can go in soups, traditional remedies, and salads. I sometimes use it to make fritters by dipping them in the chickpea flour and deep-frying it. They are …
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Carom Seeds | Bishop’s Weed
After comparing it with the other two types of oregano plants, we are going to see how to grow carom seeds or True Ajwain plants. Not the Ajwain leaf. Carom seeds are native to Egypt and are cultivated in Afghanistan, India, Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan, Carom seeds, cumin seeds, and other plants from the Apiaceae …