Archive for the ‘Herbs’ Category
Health Benefits of Rose
Posted on January, 27 at 10:25 pm | Filed Under Herbs
Rose is therapeutic plant and is being used medicinally since ages. Rose hips which happens to be fruit of the plant is highly nutritious.
The primary health benefits of rose are:
Rose hips contain more vitamin C then oranges.
Rose hips contain vitamin A which helps to boost immunity.
Rose hips also contain organic acids and pectin which helps [...]
Health Benefits of Honey and Cinnamon
Posted on December, 20 at 11:00 pm | Filed Under Herbs
Honey as well as cinnamon is useful in treating several diseases. Honey happens to be produced across the world. Even in Unani and Ayurvedic medicine it is found very beneficial. For centuries people have found it very useful as a medicine. Today’s scientists do admit that honey has medicinal value. It has no side-effects and [...]
Top 15 Effective Health Benefits of Bamboo
Posted on December, 8 at 10:22 am | Filed Under Herbs
What is Bamboo?
Bamboo is popularly grown in Asia. It is a kind of grass that is woody, hard and with a hollow stem. They are many varieties of the bamboo and these are based on the root of the plant. It is grown in different climates, but commonly so in tropical climates.
Bamboo is food source [...]
Top 20 Hemp Oil Benefits
Posted on December, 8 at 3:21 am | Filed Under Herbs
What is Hemp?
Hemps happen to belong to the fiber family of Cannabis sativa plant. For over thousand years, hemp has been cultivated for industrial purposes. It has been used to produce rope, paper, canvas and clothing till other textiles were discovered.
It has traditionally been a coarse fiber, more suited for making ropes rather than cloth, [...]
Health Benefits of Spearmint Leaves
Posted on December, 4 at 10:14 am | Filed Under Herbs
What is spearmint leaves?
Spearmint leaves keep the mouth fresh and are used for medical and cooking purposes since Roman times. One comes across different types of spearmint leaves such as edible leaves, natural and some are sugary treats and are very delicious.
Spearmint is very effective among the mint group of herbs. It was [...]
Health Benefits of Bilberry
Posted on October, 14 at 7:50 pm | Filed Under Herbs
What is Bilberry?
For centuries Bilberry has been used for making jams as well as pies. It is a relative of blueberry and is native the Northern part of Europe.
One can take bilberry in its fresh form or even dried form. One can make tea out of it. Bilberry extract is considered to be quite safe. [...]
Health Benefits of Betel Leaf
Posted on October, 13 at 8:41 pm | Filed Under Herbs
Excessive chewing of Betel leaves can lead to cancer and other health problems.
What is Betel Leaf?
Betel is a leaf of the vine that belongs to Piperaceae family which includes kava and pepper. It is a mild stimulant and has medicinal properties. It is a creeper and is evergreen. It has glossy leaves that are heart-shaped [...]
Health Benefits of Fig – What is Fig?
Posted on October, 13 at 5:56 pm | Filed Under Herbs
What is Fig?
Figs belong to the ficus family and are very tasty. They have been cultivated for innumerable years. They probably originated in Asia, but are now available in all parts of the world. They are of course native to Middle East. The production of the fruit is at its best in temperate [...]
Health Benefits of Maca Root
Posted on October, 12 at 10:15 pm | Filed Under Herbs
What is Maca root?
Maca root is a nutritious food used by Spaniards during the 16 the century. It was also considered to be remedy in re- conquest Peru. It is considered to be an adaptogen. Adpatogen raises the non-specific resistance in an organism. It also increases the “power of resistance” and adapts to external conditions. [...]
Health Benefits of Mango
Posted on October, 7 at 6:55 am | Filed Under Herbs
What is Mango?
Mango belongs to the tropical fruit family and is indigenous to the Indian Sub-continent. It is cultivated in the tropical areas and is widely distributed all over the world. It is popular as a fruit, for its juice and flavor as well as fragrance. The leaves of the mango tree are used [...]