Herbal Arcade

Cumin (जीरा) (Cuminum cyminum) Introduction :  Cumin (जीरा) (Cuminum cyminum) Cumin is a small herb plant growing up to 30-50 cm in height. Cumin stem is 20-30 cm long in dark green colored and its leaves are compound and alternative whereas its fruits cremocarp are green but turn into grey when they start ripening and its seeds are yellow-brown in color.  Cumin is of three types- White, black (श्याम) and wild. We all are familiar with white cumin as it is used as spices in the kitchen because it adds aroma and taste to food. Its seeds and fruits are used for remedy.  Cumin Common Names Cumin is a good remedy for digestive canal disorders. Cumin is used as a remedy for flatulence, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhoea, dysentery and etc. Krishna jeera is also the same type of cumin.  Cumin is cultivated throughout India and mostly in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan & Punjab. Charak has described its medicinal uses for Diarrhoea, Respiratory problems, Cough, CSOM, Veneral dis...

What is Turmeric(Curcuma longa)(हल्दी)?? Turmeric(Curcuma longa)(हल्दी) Turmeric is an essential spice that is commonly used in the kitchen every where in india. Not any single auspicious day is completed without the use of turmeric. Turmeric is also used in many beauty products. There are many varieties of Tumeric like-  Curcuma long Linn. - Used in spice and remedy.  Curcuma aromatica Salisb. - It is called wild Turmeric.  Curcuma amada Linn. - It is called Mango ginger due to the fragrance of mango present in its leaves and rhizome.  Curcuma caesia Roxb. - It is called black Turmeric.  Turmeric (Curcuma longa)Common Names Turmeric (Curcuma longa) plants are 60-90 cm tall, straight, herbaceous, and perennial. Its leaves are simple, long, alternative, greenish, with tapering ends, and up to 1.5 m long. Its flowers are dull yellow-colored. Its rhizome is like ginger found in the soil. Its rhizome is boiled, then dried after that it is called turmeric and it is u...

Black pepper (Piper nigrum), ( काली मिर्च ) Introduction  Black pepper is widely used as a spice in India. In forest black pepper gets get cultivated automatically but in South India's cold & tropical climate area its vines are sown. Maximum two yields can be taken from it, First in August-September and second in March-April. In the market, it is sold as white pepper and black pepper. White pepper is the modification of black pepper. Immature fruits are sold as black pepper.  Black pepper (Piper nigrum), (काली मिर्च) Introduction It is perennial, herbaceous, spread on the ground as the vine, smooth and condensed plant. Its leaves are simple, alternative, complete, wide, 12-18 cm long and 5-13 cm in diameter. Its flowers are small, unisexual, and are in Manjari (मंजरी) form. 

Clove ( Syzygium aromaticum) Introduction  Clove is originally originated in Maluku Island in Indonesia but In India clove is cultivated in the Southside like Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Throughout India, clove is mainly imported from Singapore. Flowering starts in clove when it starts turning almost into 9 years. It's flowers' buds are sold in the market as clove after drying it.  Clove is mainly used as a spice in the kitchen. Clove is pyramidal shaped, grows up to 9-12 m in height & an evergreen tree. Its stem is straight, strong, and wide with many branches and leave are simple, opposite, 7.5 -15 cm large with c rimson flowers gathered in a terminal bundle. Dried flower buds are called a clove. And it's flowering & fruiting time is from January to May.   Clove(लौंग, लवंग) Clove dried flowers' bud contain Vitamin- B, protein, carbohydrates, phosphorus, eugenol ( primarily reliable for clove fragrance), oleanolic acid, and volatile oil.  Clove has great medicina...

Tea ( Camellia sinensis) Introduction : Tea is mostly found in China, India, Japan, Srilanka, and Northeast Asia. In India, it is found in Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and in South India. in India, tea was broadcasted by the British company East India in the 17th century. East India Company started the cultivation of tea by people and made a huge profit from it. In 1907 the tea which was cultivated in India was considered as the best tea than the rest of the nations. Today tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world.  Tea popularity has increased on such a level that today there would not be any place in India where it is not taken or people have become addicted to it. Tea contains caffeine and many more components. Tea extract shows multiple numbers of qualities like- antitumor, antioxidant, antiviral, cholesterol & blood pressure lessening activity.

 Ashoka (Saraca asoca) (अशोक) Introduction : Ashoka Leaves (3 colors) Ashok is like a pearl in Indian forest medicine. It has been found important since ancient times. Ashoka stands for reliever of misery and also known for decreasing your sorrows. In Ramayana, Sita Mata was kept under the Ashoka tree for 1 year by Ravana. Ashoka trees are planted in gardens for decoration purposes. It has been worshipped by some people in a different part of India due to its religious significance. It is faith that Lord Buddha took birth under the Ashoka tree. It is commonly found in Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, and also found in western ghats of India.  Due to cooling property, it helps in lowering individual body temperatures.   Ashoka Common Names Ashoka tree is also called a friend of women because it helps them in their management of reproductive problems & Menorrhagia. There are mostly two varieties used in medicine purpose - Saraca asoca & false Ashoka ( Pol...

Eranda ( Castor oil plant )( Ricinus communius ) Introduction: Eranda's small plant or shrub can be found up to 2000 m altitude in forest soil. The oil which is extracted from its seed kernel is an unhazardous laxative. Eranda is used for multiple purposes in ayurvedic medicine as it has numerous medical qualities. It is one of the best medications for treating constipation and teeth ailments. Eranda seed oil is effective for a person suffering from rheumatism. The patient who is suffering from hemorrhoids, Fistula, rectal prolapse can ex-out their stool without any pressure if they are fed Eranda pak. Castor

Ajwayan (Ajwain) (Trachyspermum ammi) ( अजवायन )  Introduction : Ajwain Aka Carom Seeds, a common key spice in Indian cuisine. Ajwain is native of the middle east, today it is cultivated in western states of India. Today's spice is well known for its medicinal benefits for ages. I am sure we all might have heard from our grandparents to have Ajwayan for bloating and gastric. Ajwain is blessed with incredible nutrition, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Common Synonyms Botanical Name Trachyspermum Ammi Trachyspermum Ammi   English The bhishop’s weed, Ajova seed, Carom Hindi अजवायन Sanskrit Yavanika, Deepika, deepya, ajmodika yavani Other Yamani, Yavan, Vom, Ajamo, Amusa, Nankha, Jinan Family Apiaceae In Indian tradition after pregnancy a special laddu made with ajwain Jaggery and ghee are strongly suggested to have, it helps purify uterus and suppress pain, improve digestion and appetite.

Garlic Introduction  : According to Ayurveda, Garlic do possess five tastes Madhur(sweet), Lavan(salty), Tikta(bitter), kashaya(astringent), katu(pungent) (Pancharasa). Garlic have a great health benefits such as it improves the immune system, improves eye vision, strengthen the digestive fire ( दीपन ), good heart, brain tonic ( मेध्य ), aphrodisiac ( वृष्य ), and too a Rasayana. It is a blood purifier( रक्तशोधक ), aids in healing of fractures ( अस्थिभंग ). In Sanskrit Garlic is called as “Super Herb” ( महौषध ). Because garlic have fantastic results in diseases occur due to Vata imbalance, its rejuvenating property, produces sperm, helpful in skin diseases, Maharshi Vagbhata considered garlic ( महौषध ) the best Vata pacifier. “Garlic” Common Synonyms Botanical Name Allium Sativum Garlic English Garlic Hindi लहसुन Sanskrit लहसुन :, महौषध : , उग्रगन्ध :, यवनोष्ट :, रसोन...

Pudina (पुदीना) Introduction: Pudina is a common necessity of today's kitchens, some recipes are incomplete without Pudina, and it is easy to plant so it is easy to find in gardens and homes everywhere in India pudina grows itself in a lower place of Himalayan regions. But the fact is pudina’s ancient uses are found in Unani medicines for indigestion, joints pain, cough, fever, etc, so it would not be an exaggeration to say that it is native to the Middle East. Externally it is small earthy, strong fragrant, 20-100 cm tall, it has a straight, multiple branches, leaves are green, opposite, fragrant, flowers are tiny and clustered and floral period is from August to October.

Swet Musli (chlorophytum borivilianum) (श्वेत मूसली) Introduction: Shvet Musli  ( श्वेत   मूसली ) : Chlorophytum borivilianum is herb with lanceolate( narrow oval shape tapering to a point at each end. ) leaves, from tropical wet forests in India sub-continent. The Hindi name is safed musli aka musli. Its roots are used as a health tonic in ancient Ayurveda as well as in Unani, and Homeopathy. In Ayurveda, it is used as 'Rasayan’. It increases sexual strength, vitality, might reduce cortisol level, and according to studies it might uses in stress, inflammation, diabetes, arthritis, bodybuilding. Swet Musli Cultivation 

Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera) (लटजीरा) Introduction:   Apamarg means one which balances doshas, calms over hunger (Bulimia), heals Teeth diseases, relives Urinary Diseases. It is also a very handful herb in many diseases. Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera)

10 Tremendous Benefits of Sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo) ( शीशम ) Common Synonyms Botanical Name Dalbergia Sissoo   English Sheesham, North Indian rosewood Hindi शीशम, Shisham Sanskrit Shinshap, shayama, Krishna-sar, pichchila Other Sisu, biridi, Agaru, Gette, bandre-shirin, nelkar, iruvil Family Fabaceae Sheesham ( शीशम ) Introduction :  Sheesham, known commonly as North Indian rosewood, is a fast-growing, hardy deciduous rosewood tree native to the Indian Subcontinent and Southern Iran. Sheesham is used in the manufacture of wooden buildings and furniture as it is very durable and Hardy deciduous wood. Sheesham planted and self-cultivated trees are found on the roadside all across India. It has a straight tall tree of about 15-30 m high. Its bark is thick, brown and cracked. New branches are soft and downy. Its Leaves a...

10 Super Benefits of Brahmi-mandukparni (Centella Asiatica) ( ब्राह्मी ) Common Names of Brahmi Botanical Name Centella Asiatica Brahmi leaves(Mandookparni)       English Indian Pennywort Hindi ब्राह्मी- मण्डूकपर्णी Sanskrit Mandukparni, maduki, divya, supriya, darduicha Other Moti brahmi, lambak, thankafani, golpat, karivana, kondagal, ballo, vondelaga, manimuni, ghodaapre Family Apiaceae Brahmi ( ब्राह्मी-मण्डूकपर्णी ) Introduction : In each and every aspect of life, to get success, it is very essential to be mentally fit and healthy. Brahmi is a divine herb that plays a significant role to increase the mental power. It is a healthy tonic for the mind used to increase concentration power in children and improve the memory strength. It is named as Brahmi due to having a property "BUDDHIVARDHAK". Due to con...