If you can keep a pot of herbs growing in your home, and turn to them, rather than popping pills for soothing a sore throat or a headache, there could be nothing better. Plant some indoor herbs, and you can have folksy remedies at hand. Several medicinal plants, particularly herbs, grow well indoors. As recommended [...]
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Recent studies have shown that herbs and natural supplements help in lowering blood sugar levels, thereby boosting insulin sensitivity and also reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Here is a list of easily available herbs that help in battling diabetes. Saptrangi The astringent, heating and dry nature of this herb helps regulate kapha dosha, [...]
The Star anise, botanical name Illicium Verum, is a licorice-flavored star-shaped fruit, mostly grown in China, Japan and Vietnam. It is dark brown in colour, with eight seeded petal-like segments. The fruit is usually picked before ripening and then dried to be used as a spice or a medicinal herb. However, it is considered to [...]
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The natural spices that we use in the kitchen are, in fact, herbal medicines. Several spices including garlic, ginger, cardamom, cloves are actually Ayurvedic herbs with potency to cure and heal several ailments. One such herb which we use for seasoning our pizza, and for improving flavor of food, is oregano. Most of the time, [...]
Since times immemorial, Indians have heavily relied on Ayurveda, the science of life, as a mode of treatment. However, modern western medications have nearly covered the traditional concept of Ayurvedic and herbal medicines. Considering these facts, the City Corporation of Pune, has earmarked a park, to exclusively nurture Ayurvedic herbs, aiming to create awareness about [...]
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According to a new study by the University of Georgia, herbs and spices protect against the possible consequences of high blood sugar. The results of the study have appeared in the latest issue of Journal of Medicinal Food. On testing extracts from 24 common herbs and spices the researchers have arrived at a conclusion that [...]
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Oregano, which means the “mountain joy”, is a popular herb that has found its place in Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines. Botanically known as Origanum vulgare, the warm balsamic and aromatic flavored herb is available year round, and is called wild marjoram in parts of Europe, as it is closely associated with the herb ‘sweet marjoram’. [...]
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