Saturday, August 30, 2008

Curcuma Longa

Botanical Name : Curcuma Longa
Common Name : Curcuma, Curcumae Domestica, Terre-mérite, Terra Merita, Turmeric, Curcuma, Safran Boubou, Safran De Malabar, Safran Des Indes
About Curcuma Longa :
A rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant from the ginger family, Curcuma Longa is the native plant to the tropical asia where it requires temperature between 20-30 degree celsius and considerable rain water fall. In some asian nations, it is also called kunyit (Indonesian) besar (Nepali) or haldi or pasupu. Curcuma longa usage can be found in the kitchen where it is used for adding flavor and color. Ayurveduc history is replete with examples where it is used as a system of medicines. It has been used as an anti-inflammatory for curing digestive disorders, osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis, cancer and liver problems and for the treatment of skin diseases and wound healing. It is strongly believed that its consumption helps in increasing the overall energy of the body, relieve gas, dispel worms, regulate menstruation, dissolve gallstones, and relieve arthritis.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Moringa Oleifera

Botanical Name : Moringa Oleifera
Common Name : Moringa, Horse Radish Tree, Drumstick Tree, Sahijan
About Moringa Oleifera :
Moringa Oleifera is the most popularly produced variety of the genus Moringa. Part of the Moringaceae family, it is recognized as vegetable tree comprising of the high nutrient value which is used for different purposes. It grows approximately 10m in height. It needs dry sandy soil as it can tolerate poor soil. Known as the fast growing tree, presently it is widely grown in the areas of Africa, Central and South America, Sri Lanka, India, Mexico, Malaysia and the Philippines. Moringa Oleifera have the roots which have the characteristic value of bitterness, acrid, thermogenic, anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, diuretic, ophthalmic, expectorant and digestible. Roots are used for aiding diarrhoea, colic, flatulence, paralysis, inflammations, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, fever, strangury, vesical, renal calculi, dyspepsia, anorexia and verminosis. Its use can also be found in cough, asthma, bronchitis, pectoral diseases, splenomegaly, epilepsy and cardiopathy. Seeds are acrid, bitter, purgative, ophthalmic and antipyretic. Its leaves are anti-inflammatory, anodyne, anthelmintic, ophthalmic and have the high value of vitamins especially Vitamin A and Vitamin C. These can be used for curing wounds, tumors, helminthasis, inflammations, tumors.
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Friday, August 22, 2008

Alpinia Galanga

Botanical Name : Alpinia Galanga
Common Name : Galanga Root, Siamese Ginger, Greater Galanga, Java Galangal, El Galangal, El Adkham,hang Dou Kou, Laos, Galgant, Naukyo, Lenkuas, Galanga Maior, Grosser Galgant, Da Liang Jiang, Gran
About Alpinia Galanga :
Alpinia Galanga is a herb which is more commonly used for cooking purpose. Found in the south east asia, it is a part of ginger family. Alpinia Galanga with the aromatic stimulation, is considered to be very effectively ini aidng digestive problems, dyspepsia, stomachache and thus helps in normalizing digestive process. Its roots are used as a digestive aid mainly for combating dyspepsia and flatulence. It helps in toning up of the tissues and therefore sometimes recommendable for fever. Galanga is used by homeopaths as a stimulant.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Acorus Calmus

Botanical Name : Acorus Calmus
Common Name : Calamus, Sweet-flag, Sweet Root, Bach
About Acorus Calmus :
Acorus Calamus is characterized as the big, smelly plant having sword-shaped leaves with small yellow/green flowers. Calamus is found in the north temperate and subtropical regions at 2200m altitude in himalayas. It is a nausaeant, stomachic, stimulants, emetic, expectorant, nervine sedative, carminative, antispasmodic in nature. Calamus can be widely used in the incense sticks and its use can also be find in the dhup. It can also be used as an insecticide for lice, bedbugs, worms etc. Calamus is widely used in the medical fraternity for curing skin eruptions, rheumatic pains and neuralgia.
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Sunday, August 17, 2008

Lawsonia Inermis

Botanical Name : Lawsonia Inermis
Common Name : Henna, Mehandi
About Lawsonia Inermis :
Lawsonia Inermis the flowering plant with bitter, refrigerant amd depurative roots. It is usually found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, southern asia. It is tall shrub or a small tree with 2-6m height. It is highly recommended for curing burning sensation, skin diseases, amenorrhoea and dysmenorrhoea. It is also useful for premature graying of hair. Henna leaves are bitter, diuretic, expectorant and anti-inflammatory. It can be used in case of wounds, ulcers, burning sensations, inflammations, scabies, leprosy, boils, fever, strangury. Henna flowers are cardiotonic and refrigerant, which are considered useful in burning sensation, fever, insomnia.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Coleus Forskohlii

Botanical Name : Coleus Forskohlii
Common Name : Coleous
About Coleus Forskohlii :
From the family of mint or lamiaceae, Coleous was first discovered in India's lower elevation part. Now a days it is grown in through
out the world as an ornamental plant. Its root encompasses of medicinal benefits. The indian ancient text is replted with the instances where it has been used as a medical ointment in treating heart and lung diseases, intestinal spasms, insomni and convulsions. Coleous has been very effective in curing for skin conditions as eczema and psoriasis. Primary it is connoted with the cardiovascular diseases including of hypertension, congestive heart failure and angima. Coleus is used for curing digestive and malabsorption disorders. It is very effective in breaking down the existing fat stores and helps in promoting healthy cardiovascular function by lowering high blood pressure. Its oil find usage as flavor and fragrance in beauty and cosmetic purposes and in aromatherapy.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Thymus Vulgaris

Botanical Name : Thymus Vulgaris
Common Name : Thyme, Garden Thyme
About Thymus Vulgaris :
A worldwide popular herb, Thyme has found its place in the ancient egyptians for embalming. Ancient greeks used it in baths and burnt it as the incense in their temples. Thyme is most popularly cultivated for its strong flavor, which arise due to its substance called 'thymol'. Thyme is generally grows in the spring season. It has the capacity to retain its flavor on drying better than many other herbs. It is used for cooking as it is the good source of iron. It is used as a flavor ingredient in meats, soups and stews. It is basic ingredient in French, Greek, Italian, Lebanese, Persian, Spanish, Syrian and Turkish cuisines. It is also used in arab and caribbean cuisines.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Cassia Fistula

The deciduous, medium size tree, Indian laburnum can grow to the height of 10m. In arabic it is also called kathaul hind. In its blooming stage it looks vivacious with each branch laden with the large number of yellow flowers. After flowering ceases, it comes up with the new leaves. It has the cylindrical shape fruit which can grow to the height of about half a meter in length. The inner cavity of the fruit is divided into several compartments, with each having a seed embedded in a jelly like substance. On its maturity stage, it is green in color which changes into dark brown on attaining maturity. The tree proves to be useful from different angles. Its wood is used for making furniture, decorative paneling etc. The bark is used in the tanning industry. It is also used for medicinal purposes. Almost every part has its medicinal properties but the fruit is considered one of the most important. The fruit contains of the jelly like pulp, commonly known as 'cassia pulp', which is a well known laxative. It proves to be useful for people recovering from prolonged fever or other ailments. It is advisable to preserve the mature fruit intact and when required, it may be broken and the pulp extracted for use. The fruit pulp is also used for relieving burning sensation and pain. It is also useful for heart related problems. It is believed that the fruit pulp protects against the formation of kidney stones and is also supposed to cure diabetes. Fresh Indian laburnum flowers are used for treating liver and spin related problems. Laburnum seeds when ground and mixed with water cab be administered to cattle for controlling diarrhea. Ayurveda says that the root is important for curing burning sensations, skin diseases, tuberculosis, leprosy, syphilis and the seed is antibilious, carminative. Fruit seeds are energetic and help in improving appetite while the root is strong laxative and help in fighting against the infections.
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Monday, August 4, 2008

Ocimum Sanctum

Botanical Name : Ocimum Sanctum
Common Name : Basil, Sacred Basil, Tulsi, Holy Basil
About Ocimum Sanctum : From the family of lamiaceae, tulsi is the well acclaimed aromatic plant. Tulsi plant is a small herb with white, tinged purple flowers. Its foliage is green and have strong odor. The plant is considered pious and is used in various Hindu rituals. It is famous for its medicinal qualities in throughout the south asia. It proves to be highly effective in ayurvedic medicines as it is used for curing headaches, common cold, heart diseases, stomach disorders, malaria etc. It is consumed either with tea, as dried powder, fresh leaf or with pure ghee. The dried leaves of tulsi are mixed with grains, which in turns help in protecting it from insects.
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Commiphora Mukul

Botanical Name : Commiphora Mukul
Common Name : Commiphora, Mukul, Guggul, Balsamodendrom Mukul, Indian Bdellium Tree, Moql, Moqle-arzagi
About Commiphora Mukul : Guggul is the yellow resin obtained from the mukul myrrh tree, which grows in all over India. It contains of the volatile oil, resin and gum. Its extractable isolate steroid compounds are called guggulsterones. Since ages, guggul has being using in India for medicinal purposes. The ayurved has mentioned the usage of guggul for varied conditions like obesity and rheumatism. It is highly effective for treating high triglycerides, high cholesterol, Acne vulgaris, obesity etc. Guggul usage can also be find out in various beauty and cosmetic products like perfumes, mouthwashes, massage etc. Its consumption is not recommended for children and pregnant women.
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Friday, August 1, 2008

Withania Somnifera

Botanical Name : Withania Somnifera
Common Name : Withania, Winter Cherry, Indian Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng, Ashwagandha
About Withania Somnifera : From the Solanaceae or nightshade family, Ashwagandha grows as a sturdy shrub which can touch the height of 170cm. In Sanskrit, Ashwagandha connotes with the 'horse's smell', due to the odor of its roots which smells like that of the sweaty horse. It has berry like fruit. Ashwagandha more commonly grows in the India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It is mentioned as a rasayana herb in the Ayurveda also . Due to its exceptional quality it is being considered as a boon for the medical fraternity. The herb is used as an adaptogen, which functions for normalizing the physiological functions. Many studies have been conducted so far for analyzing the benefits of herb. It has been found very effective in decreasing stress level, inflammation and treating tumors also.

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