Sweet flag (Acorus calamus) is a perennial herb with immense medicinal value. It is a semi-aquatic herb with distinctive aromatic underground stems, which has numerous medical properties. The dried rhizome of the plant contains a yellow odorous oil. It is an important ingredient in many Ayurvedic medicines, not just for babies, but also for adults. Hippocrates of Kos, the Father of Modern Medicine, and other medical practitioners around the world […]
We all know fibre plays an important role in our diet. Fibre, found only in plant products, can be in two forms – soluble and insoluble – both play different roles in promoting health and preventing diseases. Soluble fibre and its health benefits Soluble fibre is ‘soluble’ in water. It forms a gel-like substance and swells when mixed with water. Foods rich in soluble fiber include oats and oatmeal, legumes […]
Radish – It is a beloved part of our salad, has a pungent taste and has got lots of juices. They can be white, red, purple or black and are consumed raw as well as cooked. Radishes may not be our ‘favourite’ vegetable, but they certainly posses certain characteristics that make them a ‘good’ veggie. With a high water content and enough of Vitamin C, as well as Zinc […]
“Piper nigrum” or the black pepper is the world most traded spice and is found in almost everyone’s kitchen. Black pepper is primarily used in the kitchen to add spice and flavour to our food. But wait! There’s much more to these tiny black seeds than just adding taste to the food. The health benefits of black pepper include relief from respiratory disorders, coughs, seasonal cold, constipation, indigestion, dental disease […]
Everyone likes to munch on sunflowers seeds. But have you ever wondered that seeds from sunflower could be beneficial for our body? Well, many of us are not aware that sunflowers seeds are good for health. It also promotes many health benefits to our body because of its nutritional value. Here are some health benefits of the seeds which we all must know: Aids digestion Because of its high dietary […]
We all love to eat this juicy and delicious fruit. Peach is a very popular fruit across the world for its unique flavour. The fruit is also used in several desserts as an ingredient. But not many people are aware of the health benefits this fruits gives to our body. Here are some of the health benefits of peach – Good for eyes Peaches contains rich amount of beta carotene […]
Bananas prevent cardiovascular disease, boosts bone mass and helps fight depression. Eat a banana if you suffer from heartburn, morning sickness, mood swings. It increases hemoglobin in the blood and reduces blood pressure. Daily consumption restores normal bowel movement, cures hangover symptoms and reduces stress by calming the nervous system. From preventing cardiovascular events to regulating PMS, bone mass, constipation, heartburn, and more than a dozen other ailments, bananas pack […]
Who doesn’t like to eat this tiny and juicy fruit? Everyone loves this sweet fruit that looks quite similar to blackberry and tastes like grapefruit. This delicious and nutritious fruit belonging to the Moraceae family. Mulberry is not only tasty but also promotes many health benefits. Here are some health benefits of mulberry: Prevents cancers Being a good source of resveratrol and a potent phytonutrient, researchers believes that mulberry helps […]
Lemon water is considered good for our body as it helps in restoring our health and rejuvenating the entire physical system. We all know that lemon give many health benefits to our body as it is a powerhouse of vital nutrients and antioxidants. So, one should start their day by drinking a glass of lemon water to energize themselves. Here are some health benefits of drinking lemon water: Good for […]
The juice of the sugarcane stem is a health drink for a variety of reasons. From being a wholesome thirst quencher to mitigating the spread of cancerous cells, this juice has numerous healing properties that both Ayurveda and conventional medicine have been tapping into. If you’ve ever spent a hot day outdoors and been handed a glass of freshly pressed sugarcane juice, you know what heaven feels like! Rarely is […]
