Gymnema sylvestre is usually grown in some parts of Asia including India. This plant is one of the best natural ways to cure diabetes. This herb contains an active element named gymnemis acid which is basically the extracts of root and leaves. This element helps in reducing the sugar level from blood. Gymnemic acid has [...]

Hedychium which is also known as ginger lilies belong to Zinerberaceae family. These plants are very easy to grow if they are provided with all the necessities. Thses plants need shady place and moist soil to grow. If these plants are placed or planted under the full sun and in dry soil then these plants [...]

Applying henna which is also known as mehandi is an art which extensively differ according to the regions. The designs applied have different significance like hood health, protection, spiritual enlightenment, fertility and wisdom. Different shades of henna can be obtained by mixing other leaves and fruits from other plants like indigo, coffee, tea, lemon and [...]

Hyoscyamus niger is an herb used to cure psychoses. There may be aggressive violence but the patient is just seen talking to him or herself. The patients are also seen picking at their own clothing. Usually these behaviors are commonly seen in senile persons. In the homoeopath Sankaran of India, it states that the emotion [...]

Juglans Regia is a plant that grows about 20m on an average. These trees flower in the month of June and the seeds become ripe by October. The flowers are usually pollinated by the wind as both male and female flowers can be found on the same plant. Juglans Regia is a self fertile plant [...]

Liquorice or Glycyrrhiza glabra is actually a white and purple flowering plant which is commonly found in southwest and central Asia and Mediterranean region. This plant is well known for its sweet taproot which grows about four feet deep. This plant grows best under full sun and needs limited shade with moist and rich soil. [...]

Moringa oleifera is a tree which satisfies many nutritional requirements and also works as a medicine for many diseases. This plant is commonly found in areas of Africa as well as in the northern regions of India. Almost every part of this tree can be used for different purposes. Although this tree is a native [...]

Botanical Name: Mucuna pruriens Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Tribe: Phaseoleae Genus: Mucuna Species: Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. Parts Utilized: Seeds, Leaves and Roots Habitat: An annual climbing plant seen in tropics of India Portrayal It has long vines which can reach up to 15 meters. It gives rise to [...]

Botanical Name: Papaver Somniferum Family Name: Papaveraceae Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Ranunculales Family: Papaveraceae Genus: Papaver Species: somniferum Popular Names: Aphium Opium Poppy, Poppy seeds, Plant of Joy, White Poppy Posta, Common Garden Poppy, Mawseed Parts utilized: Flowers and Seeds Habitat: Grown at an altitude of around 1500 to 2100 on a [...]

Psyllium husk which is also known as isphagula is actually the coat of the Plantago Psyllium seeds. This plant is majorly found in the areas of Middle East. The Psyllium husk is one of the best sources of dietary fiber and it is highly recommended to add this husk in diet in comparison to any [...]