Health In General

  Jambul( Java Plum / Syzygium cumini) Jambul is one of the widely used medicinal plants in the treatment of various diseases in particular diabetes. . The  dark violet   colored ripe fruits give the impression the fruit of the olive tree both in weight and shape and have an  astringent taste . The fruit has a  combination of sweet, mildly sour and astringent flavour and tends to colour the tongue purple. It shows antioxidant , anti-inflammatory, neuropsycho-pharmacological, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-HIV, antileishmanial and antifungal, nitric oxide scavenging, free radical scavenging, anti-diarrheal, antifertility, anorexigenic, gastroprotectivea, anti-ulcerogenic and radioprotective activity.  All parts of Jamun Tree are used in medicines including  seed, kernal, fruit, leaves, root, etc.  According to Ayurveda,  if Jamun fruit pulp or Jamun juice is taken before food, then it increases VATA DOSHA in the body. To prevent it, it should be taken in PITTA KALA (Time when Pitt

   Henna/Mhendi Henna(Lawsonia inermis) is Queen of Cosmatics especially in case of Hair Care Products. It has been used in herbal medicine for ages. All parts of this plant (root, stem, leaf, flower pod and seeds) are of great medicinal importance. The henna plant is a glabrous, much branched shrub or quite a small tree with grayish-brown bark. Leaves are opposite, sub-sessile, elliptic, or broadly lanceolate, entire, acute or obtuse, 2 to 3 cm long and 1 to 2 cm wide.  It shows analgesic, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, antitrypanosomal, antidermatophytic, antioxidant, antifertility, tuberculostatic, and anticancer properties.                Click here to explore more about Antioxidant and Free radicals Lawsonia inermis is also known as Henna, Mhendi, Shudi, Madurang, Mendi, Ma ..........................read more Phytochemical constituents Henna, produces a burgundy dye molecule, l

   Ghee/Clarified butter  Ghee is obtained from butter. Ghee is one of most delicious aroma of Indian food. It is widely used in Indian cooking . Ghee is widely used in food because it is most delicious aroma having lot of health benefits. Ayurveda considers pure ghee to be sāttvik or sattva-guṇi (in the "mode of goodness"). Ghee, the golden elixir of Ayurveda is an oil with a long and interesting history.  Ghee is considered as very pure and auspicious. In Hindu religion, while serving food, a little ghee is sprinkled over the food, symbo ............................read more A tablespoon of ghee also has 45 milligrams of cholesterol, or 15% of the dai ............................read more Why is it good to eat ghee every day? Increases resistance against seasonal allergies and common ailments: While ghee is rich in healthy fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, it is also rich in antioxidants. It increases the body's resistance against various infections and diseases by b

   Ridge gourd/Turai Luffa acutangula (Cucurbitaceae), a perennial plant grows mainly in India, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Egypt, and other parts of Africa, it is widely used in the traditional Indian medicinal system to treat various health conditions. Propagation of this plant is done through seeds and are sown in February–March or June–July It shows antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antiulcer, anticancer, immunomodulatory, antiproliferative, antihyperlipidemic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, CNS depressant, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory.               Click here to explore more about Antioxidant and Free radicals It has different names in different languages such as Hindi name(Taroi, Kharro, Nenua, Chikni Turai, Kalitori Tharoayi),  English name(Ridge gourd, Ribbed gourd, angled luffa),  Marati Name(Shirola, Do ..........................read more Two types of Ridge gourd Bitter/Wild variety : used for medicinal purpose Non-Bitter variety : used as vegetable For Hindi refer/click on