Cucumbers are delicious refreshment, especially in the extremely hot summer days. Being rich in water, nutrients, electrolytes, and calorie-free, they are one of the healthiest veggies a person can eat! They belong to the Cucurbitaceae family, together with melons, squash, and pumpkins. Cucumbers originate from the northern plains of Himalays in India, but nowadays, they can be easily found everywhere around the world. Cucumbers are abundant in manganese, potassium, copper, […]

Ginger, the root of the Zingiber officinale plant, originated in Asia and has been used as a spice and herbal medicine for thousands of years. Ginger water, or ginger tea, is made by boiling fresh ginger root in water, then cooling and straining the liquid. Although it’s most often considered a treatment for digestive discomfort, ginger may hold the key to numerous health benefits. Here are health benefits of ginger […]

we long for the summer season so we can drool over mangoes! Mango is known as the king of fruits and for good reason. Every part of this fruit, the pulp, the bark of the tree, the flower and seeds, they are all healthy. In this article, we shall discuss the benefits of the mango seeds, popularly known as Gutli. Chances are that most of you just throw away the […]

Cinnamon is a kind of spice that not only used in baking process but also quiet useful in medical and beauty treatment. The name Cinnamon comes from a species of trees. his spice has been turned to powder for treatment of respiratory illness, gynecological issue and digestive problems in ancient times and nowadays people use cinnamon oil for aromatherapy since it produces light, mildly spicy-sweet, and somewhat citrus aroma. So, […]

Sesame oil is extracted from sesame seeds. Sesamum indicum is the scientific name given for sesame seeds and is one of the oils which is used since ancient lore.The use of sesame seeds dates back to the ancient Egyptian era around 1500 B.C, when it was used to treat pain. In China, it is said to have been in use for food and medicinal purposes for more than 3000 years. […]

Cow is considered a sacred or holy in India, particularly, among the Hindus. In Ayurveda, cow urine (also called Gomutra) is claimed to be quite beneficial and is a natural source of many minerals required by the body. Cow urine is 95 percent water with 2.5 percent urea, miners, 24 types of salts, hormones and 2.5 percent enzymes. Other ingredients include iron, calcium, phosphorus, carbonic acid, potash, nitrogen, ammonia, manganese, […]

Start Your Day With a Glass of Warm Water According to Ayurveda and ancient Chinese medicine drinking water is beneficial. One of the basic principles of Ayurveda is to consume a cup of warm water alongside your meals. In Japan, people have been following the ritual of “Water Cure”, which is to drink 4 glasses of every morning right after waking up, even before brushing your teeth and it should […]

Fish oil comes from the tissues of oily fish. The best sources are cold-water, fatty fish. When it comes to human consumption of fish oil, you can get it from fish themselves or from a fish oil supplement. Fish oil is one of the most important sources of omega-3 fatty acids and omega 6 fatty acids. They are derived from fish, as the name suggests and have several health benefits. […]

Jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world, capable of growing big and heavy. It’s packed with protein and loads of other nutrients like Vitamin B and Potassium. But, did you know that the seeds of this fruit are healthy too? These seeds are rich in thiamin and riboflavin which help in turning the food you eat into energy and keep your eyes, skin and hair healthy. The seeds […]

It seems like every other day, there is a super food making its debut in the market. The latest on the list is the reishi mushroom. This beautiful red mushroom that looks almost like a work of art, has been used for many medicinal purposes for several years, especially in traditional Chinese medicine. In fact, the Chinese have been reaping the benefits of reishi mushroom tea for thousands of years […]