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.
Health Benefits
Butterfly Pea/ Clitoria ternatea
Butterfly Pea is an ancient medicinal herb with several health benefits. It is a great plant for organic gardening.
Spiny Gourd / Kantola – Momordica balsamina
Know & Grow Kantola Vegetable Organically | Karkol | Teasel Gourd | Growing & Health Benefits A Wild Vegetable that sells for more than meat Spiny Gourd Vegetable of the Monsoon Spiny gourd / Spine Gourd / Kantola (Botanical Name- Momordica balsamina) is a tiny prickly vegetable that reminds you of Karela (Momordica charantia ). …
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 …
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, …
Herbal Hair Oil From Homegrown Herbs
Make Your own Herbal Hair Oil- Bringaraj Hair Oil Herb mix for Herbal Oil Preparation I remember buying a small pouch of herb-mix from a street vendor in India to prepare homemade herbal oil. Those were the years when I could experiment with anything with my full head of hair without the fear of damaging …
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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Shatavari Health Benefits, Plant Profile, and Growing Shatavari
Shatavari A Powerful Women’s Tonic- The Queen of Herbs https://youtu.be/2lh4zsNt6YQ One with hundred husbands is the literal meaning of this ancient medicinal herb Satavari. In Sanskrit, Shat means hundred and var means husband. Do you wonder why Shatavari or Asparagus racemose is called by this name? It is believed to be a powerful female tonic …
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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. …