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Ayurvedic & Herbal Trade Fairs in January

2008-12-28T21:13:00.000-08:00

SAUBHAGYA – 2009
Date : 08 January, 2009 – 11 January, 2009
Venue : Balrampur Gardens, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Detail : The unique platform for showcasing their ways from the astrology and vaidic sciences.

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Morinda Citrifolia

2008-12-26T23:46:00.000-08:00

Botanical Name : Morinda Citrifolia
Common Name : Noni, Indian Mulberry
About Morinda Citrifolia :

Morinda Citrifolia grows wild and cultivated. It is being used for various treatment like joint pains, immune problems, pain relief, cellular regeneration etc. Morinda citrifolia fruits contain of the number of enzymes (proteins) and alkaloids which are considered to be a boon for the health. According to research done, its fruit helps in stimulating the immune system, regulating cell function and cellular regeneration of damaged cells. It is also found very useful for supporting the nervous and structural systems (especially pain in joints) and for skin health. It has gained immerse popularity because of the evidence which has proved that it is good against fighting fatigue, depression, sexual dysfunction and arthritis. Morinda citrifolia is also considered as the excellent source of beneficial acids,

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Piper Longum

2008-12-22T22:08:00.000-08:00

Botanical Name : Piper Longum
Common Name : Long Papper, Pipli
About Piper Longum :

Piper Longum is the flowering vine which is mainly dried in nature and is the family of piperaceae. It is mainly grown up for the fruit which is used for the spice. In present scenario, piper longum is considered as the important ingredient of many European cuisines but it is also found in various Indian vegetables pickles, north African spice mixtures, Indonesian and also in Malaysian cooking. Piper longum is of aromatic, stimulant in nature which is considered good for constipation, paralysis of the tongue and also advised during the diarrhea, chorea, scarlatina, viral hepatitis. It can also be used for curing respiratory infections like stomachache, bronchitis, cough, tumors, and asthma. When piper longum is applied tropically it helps in soothing and relieving muscle pains and inflammation. The Ayurveda has defined it as the excellent rejuvenatory as it is also a good source for stimulating appetite and helps in dispelling gas from the intestines.

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Asparagus

2008-12-17T23:45:00.000-08:00

Botanical Name : Asparagus Racemosus
Common Name : Asparagus, Wild Asparagus, Asparagus Root, Satavari
About Asparagus :

Asparagus is native to various parts of the europe, northern africa and various parts of the western africa. Now a days, asparagus is also grown as the vegetable crop. It grows to the height of 100-150 cm. It has been characterized as the herbaceous perennial plant with stout larissa stems and much branched feather foliage. It has the small red berry fruit which has the diameter of around 6-10mm. Green asparagus is eaten in various parts of the world as it is considered cheaper throughout it is not considered cheaper. Asparagus roots are sweet, bitter, tonic with a cooling effect and is used for curing nervous disorders, tumors, scalding of urine, throat infections, cough bronchitis and general disability. Its roots are extensively used for curing joints stiffness.

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Mimosa Pudica

2008-12-14T22:36:00.000-08:00

Botanical Name : Mimosa Pudica
Common Name : Touch Me Not
About Mimosa Pudica :

Mimosa Pudica has been known as the creeping annual herb and whose growth is associated with the curiosity value. Mimosa pudica has been known for its fasten plant movement. During the evening the leaflets get fold together but it again reopen with the rising of the sun. In the year 1753, it was first described by Carl Linnaeus in Species Plantarum. When its leaves are touched they get fold inward and droop and reopen after some minutes. It is more commonly found in the south america and central america. The decoction of mimosa pudica root is used with water for gargling purpose, which in turns help in reducing toothache. It has been found very useful in case of diarrhea and for curing amoebic dysentery, bleeding piles, urinary infections. Mimosa pudica is put in use for curing various neurological problems and due to its medicinal properties, it is also used for treating skin diseases. The roots of mimosa pudica are bitter, acrid, cooling, alexipharmic and vulnerary in nature.

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Ayurvedic & Herbal Trade Fairs in December

2008-12-04T23:16:00.000-08:00

HEALTH & WEALTH EXPO – 2008
Date : 12 December, 2008 – 14 December, 2008

Venue : Smt. Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Detail : Emphasis on the various aspects of the human life and will explore out different segments of the health industry.

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Mucuna Pruriens

2008-11-27T20:05:00.000-08:00

Botanical Name : Mucuna Pruriens
Common Name : Cowitch, Common Cowitch, Konch
About Mucuna Pruriens

Mucuna Pruriens has been characterized as the tropical legume which has white, lavender, purple flowers. The seed pods are about 10 cm long and have loose orange hairs as their covering shell. Due to the presence of chemical compounds like protein, mucunain, serotonin, it causes itching problem with skin whenever a person comes in contact of it. It has the shiny, black or brown drift seeds and the dry weight of seeds is calculated to be 55 to 85 g/100 seeds. Seeds have the characteristic nature of astringent, laxative, anthelmentic, alexipharmic and tonic. Mucuna pruriens roots are bitter, sweet thermogenic emollient, stimulant, purgative in nature. Leaves are put to be used in cephalagia and general debility.

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Terminalia Belerica

2008-11-24T01:56:00.000-08:00

Botanical Name : Terminalia Belerica
Common Name : Beleric, Belliric Myrobalan, Baehra
About Terminalia Belerica :

Terminalia Belerica is from the family of combretaceae and is grown in throughout the India. Terminalia belerica is seen as the astringent, tonic, laxative and expectorant which is used for curing the cough, sore throat. It has the characteristic bark and have obscurely five-angled fruits. Its fruit have the antibacterial properties. Its pulp is found to be very effective on case of dropsy, piles, diarrhea, fever and is proved to be effective for using in oxatic acid. It offers fruits, hulls. Oil is prepared from from seeds which is used in various skin disease and in case of the prematurity graying of hair. Terminalia belerica can be used for rheumatism.

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Terminalia Chebula

2008-11-20T02:12:00.000-08:00

Botanical Name : Terminalia Chebula
Common Name : Myrobalan, Hardad, Chebulic Myrobalan
About Terminalia Chebula :

Native to the southern Asia, Terminalia Chebula is known as the evergreen tree which grows up to the height of 30 m tall, having 1m diameter trunk. It has the leaves which are oval in shape with 7-8 cm in length and are 4.5-10 cm broad. Terminalia chebula has the fruit which has the shape of drupe like and are 2-4.5 cm long and are 1.2-2.5 cm broad. Fruits of terminalia chebula are astringent and purgative in nature. It is proved to be useful for treating asthma, cough, piles. It is also used for healing the wounds and is more often used as the gargle against the mouth's inflammation of mucous membrane. Due to the distinct characteristics, terminalia chebula can be used in case of all types of eye disorders such as conjunctivitis, inflammation. In Hindu and Urdu languages, terminalia chebula is called by names of Hardad, Haritaki or Harada respectively.

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Adhatoda Vasica

2008-11-16T23:23:00.000-08:00

Botanical Name : Adhatoda Vasica
Common Name : Malabar Nut
About Adhatoda Vasica :

Adhatoda Vasica is mainly grown in the plain and lower Himalayan ranges, which are up at 1000 m from the sea level. Its leaves are considered as the good source of vitamin c and carotene and is helpful in providing essential oil. Shrub of the adhatoda vasica is considered as the source of drug, which is used in the medical fraternity due to the advantages offer by it, especially in bronchitis. Adhatoda vasica leaves, flowers, fruits, roots are also put to be used for varied purposes like for curing cough, cold, chronic bronchitis, asthma. It shows the characteristics of the sedative, expectorant, antispasmodic and anthelmintic. Its roots, leaves and flowers encompass several pharma properties. Juice is also extracted from the leaves which is then used for treating the tuberculosis. The local use of adhatoda vasica helps in providing the relief in case of pyorrhea and in bleeding gums.

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Phyllanthus Niruri

2008-11-11T20:31:00.000-08:00

Botanical Name : Phyllanthus Niruri
Common Name : Euphorbiaceae
About Phyllanthus Niruri :

Phyllanthus Niruri grows to the height of 50-70 centimeters and has ascending herbaceous type of branches. It has the smooth and light green bark. Phyllanthus niruri has flowers which are pale green in color and often flushed into the red texture. Its fruits are tiny and have smooth capsules like seeds. This is the plant which has been long used due to the various remedial measures offered by it. It helps in curing jaundice, diabetes, ulcers, sores, swellings and chronic dysentery. The phyllanthus niruri is being put to treat different forms of gonorrhea, dropsy, menorrhagia and various other genito urinary affections. It encompasses of characteristics of being cold, bitter, astringent, anti-inflammatory and capable of curing liver disorders, asthma, jaundice.

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Plumbago Zeylanica

2008-11-09T22:11:00.000-08:00

Botanical Name : Plumbago Zeylanica
Common Name : Ceylon Lead Root, Leadwort, Wild Leadwort, Lautafifi
About Plumbago Zeylanica :

Plumbago Zeylanica, from the family of plumbaginacea, has been characterized as the genus of more than 10 species of flowering plants. It is native to the warm temperate of the tropical parts of the world. Plumbago zeylanica is acrid in nature and it stimulates sweating. It also bolsters the appetite and thus helps in the digestion process. Its use can be seen as the dyspepsia, piles and in curing other various skin diseases. Roots of the plumbago zeylanica are put in the us as the abortifacient in the indigenous practices. Sometimes the root is converted into the powder form which is then used as the snuff for getting the relief from headache. Plumbago zeylanica is also put into the use for the tissues adhesion in the body and with the result of its heavy properties, it is then use to work as the antidiarrheal.

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Gymnema Sylvestre

2008-11-04T20:43:00.000-08:00

Botanical Name : Gymnema Sylvestre
Common Name : Periploca of The Woods, Gudmar
About Gymnema Sylvestre :

Gymnema Sylvestre has been recognized as the herb which is commonly found in the various tropical forests of the southern and central India. For around 2 millions, in such areas, gymnema sylvestre has been used as the naturopathic treatment for curing the diabetes. Its leaves consist of the triterpene saponins, which is from the dammarene and oleanane classes. This herb is also found useful to regulate the functioning of heart and it helps in lowering the blood sugar level and it has been found effective in curing various types of diabetes. Gymnema sylvestre is effective in hepatosplenomegaly, dypepsia, constipation, jaundice, halminthiasis, cardiopathy and amenorrhoea.

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Glycyrrhiza Glabra

2008-11-02T23:04:00.000-08:00

Botanical Name : Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Common Name : Calamus, Mulethi, Sweet Liquorice, Sweetwood
About Glycyrrhiza Glabra :

Glycyrrhiza Glabra is cultivated in the northern and southern parts of the India. It needs acid, neutral and basic soils and can be easily grown in the semi-shade or a place with no shade. It needs moist soil to grow. Glycyrrhiza glabra has the capability to stand against the strong winds but it can't tolerate maritime exposure. It has been characterized as the tonic, Diuretic, demulcent, expectorant, emmenagogue and laxative. Due to it characteristics it has been used in cough, catarrhal infections and has been found useful in case of irritating conditions of mucous membrane of urinary organs. It roots are also used for for curing the herpes, eczema and shingles.

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Agriculture Trade Fairs in November

2008-11-01T01:25:00.000-07:00

1) HORTI Expo-India
Date : 06 November – 09 November, 2008
Venue : Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India

Detail : It introduces various technological reserach and development initiatives in the horticulture, which in turns help in accelerating the growth rate in respective industry.

2) Foodtech Hotel Tech Bakery & Dairytech India
Date : 07 November – 10 November, 2008
Venue : Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata , West Bengal, India

Detail : The event is considered to be the largest exhibition of eastern India with a focus on the food related items and which facilitates in attracting business class from throughout the world.

3) Agrotech Krushimela
Date : 08 November – 12 November, 2008
Venue : City Gymkhana Ground, Nadiad, Gujarat, India
Detail : Bringing together the farmers, entrepreneurs on one platform, this is the event which emphasized in bolstering the innovative technologies in the farming industry.

4) Annapoorna - World of Food India
Date : 13 November – 15 November, 2008
Venue : Bombay Exhibition Centre - NSE Exhibition Complex, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Detail : It is considered to be India's one of the largest and comprehensive event which is solely dedicated in showcasing various aspects of the food and beverage industry.

5) Food & Bev Tech
Date : 13 November – 15 November, 2008
Venue : Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai , Maharashtra, India

Detail : It is directed towards showcasing Indian food industry on the global front and provides a platform in interacting with the key players of the food and beverage industry across the world.

6) Tea & Coffee World Cup Exhibition-India
Date : 20 November – 22 November, 2008
Venue : Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Detail : It is the event which is directed towards bringing the buying class-distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, suppliers, from throughout the world.

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Boswellia Serrata

2008-10-30T04:56:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Boswellia Serrata
Common Name : Indian Olibanum Tree, Olibanum , Luban, Gond
About Boswellia Serrata

Boswellia Serrata is the Indian frankincense. Around for many years extracts of bosmwellia serrate is clinically studied especially for the osteoarthritis of the knee. The boswellia serrata is used for manufacturing the ant-wrinkle agent, boswelox, which is usually criticized for being an ineffective thing. Its bark is sweet with cooling effect and is considered good to be in the vitiated conditions of pitta, asthama, cough. It can be used for curing fever, convulsions, chronic laryngitis, jaundice and arthritis. Its use can also be seen in curing the diarrhea, jaundice, ringworm and other skin diseases.

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Andrographis Paniculata

2008-10-24T23:39:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Andrographis Paniculata
Common Name : Creat, Kariyat, Indian Echinacea
About Andrographis Paniculata :

Andrographis Paniculata is the herbaceous plant which is the member of acanthaceae family. Native to sri lanka and india, andrographis paniculata grows widely in many parts of the southern asia where it has been put into use for curing infections and many other diseases. Andrographis paniculata is known as the erect annual herb which has extremely bitter taste. Scientists have studied it for more than 30 years and have found it as an effective, anti biotic, anti viral, anti parasitic which is highly used in traeting viral hepatitis, gastric acidity, liver congestion, flatulence. The decoction of the pant has been found out blood purofier therefore it is used for treating torbid liver. Tincture of its roots is characterized as the tonic, stimulant and aperient. Andrographis paniculata is called 'Hempedu Bumi', which has the literal meaning of 'bile of earth'.

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Cassia Angustifolia

2008-10-21T22:33:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Cassia Angustifolia
Common Name : Senna, Indian Senna, Tinnervelly Senna, Cassia Senna
About Cassia Angustifolia :

Recognized by the British and US pharmacopoeias, Cassia Angustifolia is cultivated in dry lands of southern & western India, and indigenous to Arabia. The stem, pods and leaves of the cassia angustifolia are considered to be highly useful in varied applications. The plant is considered to be highly effective in the habitual costiveness. It helps in lowering the bowels, increasing peristaltic movements of the colon by its local action upon the intestinal wall. In some cases it also plays the effective role as the expectorant, wound dresser, antidysntric, carminative and laxative. Cassis angustifolia leaves are made into the paste which is then used for treating various skin related problems.

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Ayurveda Week in Karnataka

2008-10-19T22:44:00.000-07:00

The Chaitanya Rejuvenation Ayurveda Centre has decided to organize the 'Ayurveda Week' at their research centre in Kunjibettu, Karnataka, from 21st October, 2008 to 27th October, 2008. With the delivery of special lectures, the prime focus would be laid on educating and creating awareness about the outcome of modern lifestyle and would suggest precautionary measures to counter with such challenges.

On first day, Dr. Gowri and Dr Mamata Naveen will address the people and will give out the lecture on infertility while on next day i.e, on 22nd October, 2008, Dr. M S Kamath and Dr Satyanarayan Bhat will share their knolwedge on pediatrics while the knowledgeable lecture will be delivered by Dr Basavaraj on digestive disorders, diabetes and cholesterol on October 23. Round of discussions on various allergies and skin diseases will be conducted by Dr Harvalkar and Dr Ramakrishna Acharya on October, 24 while Dr Dr B V Prasanna and Dr Srikanth U will share out their thoughts on stroke and paralysis on 25th October,

After the ‘dhanvantari homa’ on 26th October at 9.00 am, Dr. Padma Rao and Dr K K C Nambiar will give the lecture on respiratory diseases and disseminate vital information on yoga. A beneficiary lecture on the ayurvedic massage will be held on 27th October.

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Nigella Sativa

2008-10-13T21:35:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Nigella Sativa

Common Name : Black Cumin, Black Caraway, Black Onion Seeds, Black Sesame Seeds, Musta Siemen, Grani Neri, Hei Zhong Cao

About Nigella Sativa :

The Nigella Sativa is a native yearly flowering plant of the southwest asia, which grows to a height of 20-30 cm. It has finely divided leaves with delicate flowers which have petals varying between 5-10 in number. Nigella sativa has the fruits which are large and encompassed of 3-7 united follicies with numerous seeds. It is further used as a spice. Due to their nature of aromatic, acrid and carminative nature, seeds of nigella sativa are extensively used for treating skin diseases, jaundice, fever, cough. The oil is used for curing various skin conditions like eczema and boils and is used is extensively preferred for curing cold symptoms.

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Momordica Charantia

2008-10-07T23:43:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Momordica Charantia

Common Name : Bitter Melon, Bitter Gourd, Balsam Pear, Balsam Apple, Melega Saga

About Momordica Charantia :

Member of the cucurbitaceae family, Momordica Charantia has been characterized as the tropical and subtropical vine, widely produce for edible fruit, which is considered among the most bitter of all vegetables. It is more commonly grown in the South and Southeast Asia, China, Africa and the Caribbean. It is more commonly used as the folk medicine for curing diabetes. The Ayurveda has described its fruit as the emetic, stomachic, tonic, stimulant and alternative. It is considered good for diabetics. Its fruit is considered to be useful in gout, rheumatism and in various subacute cases of the spleen and liver diseases. It is also used for purifying blood.

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Terminalia Arjuna

2008-10-03T21:51:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Terminalia Arjuna
Common Name : Arjuna, Arjuna Herb, Arjuna Root
About Terminalia Arjuna :

Terminalia Arjuna is the medicinal plant from the terminalia genus. Thanks to its curative properties, it is more commonly used in the ayurvedic medicines for the treatment of organic/functional heart problems. Ayurvedic text says that terminalia arjuna is highly effective in curing various different types of pain due to the the fall, ecchymosis, spermatorrhoea. Its bark is astringent, sweet, acrid, cooling and is use in fractures, ulcers, cirrhosis of the lever. The usefulness of terminalia arjuna has also been proved by the research work of Dr. K. N. Udupa in Banaras Hindu University's Institute of Medical Sciences , Varanasi (India). It has been found out that the powdered extract obtained from it has been proved effective in giving good results to the people suffering from coronary heart diseases.

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Ayurvedic & Herbal Trade Fairs in October

2008-09-30T23:18:00.000-07:00

1) Natural Products Expo East
Date : 15 October, 2008 – 18 October, 2008

Venue : Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Detail : One of the largest trade show of the east coat, offering extensive educational conferences and social events for attaining the growth at both personal and professional levels.

2) Organic Products Expo - BioFach America
Date : 16 October, 2008 – 18 October, 2008

Venue : Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Detail : It will dealt with the new and scientific organic products with the facility of acquainting with the up-to-date industrial information.

3) Biofach America
Date : 16 October, 2008 – 18 October, 2008
Venue : Bostan Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Detail : It provides worldwide opportunities for sourcing various organic products. It helps in strengthening existing relations and also entering into relations with new customers.

4) Natural & Organic Products Exhibition
Date : 17 October, 2008 – 19 October, 2008
Venue : Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Detail : It is directed towards offering profitable opportunities for industrial players dealing in organic products.

5) AROGYA-New Delhi
Date : 23 October, 2008 – 26 October, 2008
Venue : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Detail : It will display various innovative changes introduced in the field of medicinal systems- Ayurveda, siddha, unani, homeopathy, naturopathy.

6) Biofach Latin America
Date : 23 October, 2008 – 25 October, 2008
Venue : Transamerica Expo Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Detail : It will ensure in providing a right platform to the key players dealing in the organic products and goes in creating an environment conducive for the growth.

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Centella Asiatica

2008-09-26T01:59:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Centella Asiatica
Common Name : Pennywort, Indian Pennywort, Artayniya-e Hindi, Jal Brahmi
About Centella Asiatica :

Centella Asiatica is characterized as the small herbaceous annual plant from the family of Mackinlayaceae. It is a native plant to Sri Lanka, northern Australia, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Melanesia, New Guinea and various parts of the Asia. Centella Asiatica is effectively used for its medicinal values in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine system. It is used as a tonic for curing leprosy. The whole plant encompasses of the antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifebrile, diuretic and galactagogic activity.

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Ayurvedic & Herbal Trade Fairs in September

2008-09-22T22:12:00.000-07:00

1) Biofach Japan
Date : 24 September, 2008 - 26 September, 2008

Venue : Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan

Detail : It offers great pool of knowledge for sustaining in the market of organic products. It is the business to business platform for meeting new customers.

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Tinospora Cordifolia

2008-09-16T22:41:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Tinospora Cordifolia
Common Name : Gulanshe Tinospara, Gulancha Tinospara, Tinospara, Giloy
About Tinospora Cordifolia :

Tinospora Cordifolia is the antiperiodic, antipyretic, alterative and anti-inflammatory which is grown in the tropical areas of the india, myanmar and sri lanka. It is considered to be a herbaceous vine from the family of Menispermaceae. It has the odor which is not characteristic but it has the bitter taste. Tinospora cordifolia can be seen used for curing fever, urinary disorders, dyspepsia and general debility. It can also be used for treating rheumatism and jaundice. It helps in clearing out the toxin particles from the brain, which otherwise would hinder mental activity.

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Rubia Cordifolia

2008-09-11T23:06:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Rubia Cordifolia
Common Name : Indian Madder, Madderwort, Lukelangafu, Lukera Batuzi
About Rubia Cordifolia :

Rubia Cordifolia is characterized as the prickly creeper or climber with rootstocks. Its imperative constituents includes purpurin, munjistin, xanthopurpurin or purpuroxanthin and pseudopurpurin. It can be found in various hilly parts of the india. It has the roots which are alternative, anodyne, antiphlogistic, antitussive, styptic, tonic, vulnerary. It is used for lowering blood pressure. It is also used internally for trating the abnormal uterine bleeding, internal and external haemorrhage, bronchitis, rheumatism, stones of the bladder, kidney. Rubia cordifolia stems are bitter with a cooling potency. Its used use can be found in treating blood disorders. A red dye is extracted from its stem and roots which are considered highly effective. Its roots are converted into paste for wide usage into ulcers, inflammations and various skin troubles.

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Vitex Negundo

2008-09-10T22:39:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Vitex Negundo
Common Name : Chaste Tree, Huang Ping, Gattilier Incise, Huang Ching, Lenggundi, Man Ching, Negundo Chastetree
About Vitex Negundo :

Vitex Negundo is characterized as the large, aromatic shrub having the quadrangular branchlets. The main constitutional elematnts of Vitex Negundo includes casticin, isoorientin, chrysophenol D, luteolin, p –hydroxybenzoic acid and D-fructose. It has the leaves which are the febrifuge, tonic, sedative. These leaves can be used to disperse the joints swellings from the acute rheumatism. Juice is extracted from the leaves which can be used removing foetid discharges and worms from ulcers. The oil can be prepared from the leaf juice which can be further used on sinuses and scrofulous sores. The dried fruit of Vitex Negundo can be used treating cold, angina, cough etc. Its root is used for curing the cold and rheumatic ailments.

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Solanum Nigrum

2008-09-02T21:26:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Solanum Nigrum
Common Name : Black Night Shade, Makoy, Deadly Nightshade
About Solanum Nigrum :

Solanum Nigrum is a fairly common plant which is more commonly found in the various wooden areas. Species from the solanum genus, it can reach to the height of 30-120 cm with a leaves of about 4-7.5 cm long. Solanum nigrum flowers have petals which are greenish to whitish in nature when aged. Its fruits are oval black berries which can be seen in small hanging clusters. Fruits are also used as a cosmetics because its seeds are rubbed on the cheeks for removing freckles. Its use can also be find in diabetes. The infusion of plant is used as an enema for infants and can be used for curing abdominal upsets. Leaves are used as consumable and strongly promote perspiration. The juice extract from the fresh herb is found to be very effective for fever.

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Curcuma Longa

2008-08-30T03:58:00.000-07:00

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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Moringa Oleifera

2008-08-26T23:24:00.000-07:00

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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Alpinia Galanga

2008-08-22T03:28:00.000-07:00

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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Acorus Calmus

2008-08-19T21:44:00.000-07:00

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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Lawsonia Inermis

2008-08-17T21:40:00.000-07:00

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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Coleus Forskohlii

2008-08-13T02:25:00.000-07:00

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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Thymus Vulgaris

2008-08-06T22:04:00.000-07:00

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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Cassia Fistula

2008-08-05T22:01:00.000-07:00

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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Ocimum Sanctum

2008-08-04T22:25:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-04T04:17:00.000-07:00

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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Withania Somnifera

2008-08-01T21:53:00.000-07:00

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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Azadirachta Indica

2008-07-31T21:35:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Azadirachta Indica
Common Name : Lilac, Margosa Tree, Neem, Neem Chal, Azadirachta Indica

About Azadirachta Indica : Neem is the fast growing tree from the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is extensively found in tropical and semi tropical parts of the nations like Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Pakistan etc. Its height can reach to the level of 50-65 feet. The neem has wide spread branches with the 15-20 m diameter. It has relatively short and straight trunk, having 1.2 m diameter. Its fruit is like a drupe which varies from the oval shape to the roundish one. In Mecca, around 50,000 neem trees have been planted for providing shelter to the pilgrims. With the medicinal value, it is considered as one of the most pivotal ingredient in ayurvedic medicine and is most popularly used for skin diseases.

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Amla (Phyllanthus Emblica)

2008-07-30T22:29:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Phyllanthus Emblica
Common Name : Amla

About Phyllanthus Emblica : It is the medium size tree from dry forests with a fluted trunk, fine, feathery foliage and thin, grey bark peeling in small, irregular patches. The tiny leaves are more often mistaken and considered as the leaflets of a feather compound leaf. The tart fruit are more often used as the ingredient in food items like pickles and sherbets. With the dawn of the spring season(March-May) they starts growing in clusters form. The color of its bark is grey with irregular patches in peals. It is widely grown in Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Aloe Vera

2008-07-29T22:11:00.000-07:00

Botanical Name : Aloe Vera
Common Name : Aloe, Barbados Aloe, Curacao Aloe, Indian Aloe, Ghi Kunvar

About Aloe Vera : Aloe Vera, is a stemless, species of succulent plant, which is widely used in skin care treatments. The leaves are lanceolate, thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on the upper and lower leaf surfaces. It is useful for X-ray burns, dermatitis, cutaneous and disorders of skin. The juice of Aloe Vera is used in the treatment of jaundice, ameneorrhoea, atonic and many other dieseases. It is also useful in eliminating blood lipids in humans.

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