Ivy Gourd (Coccinia grandis)
Ivy Gourds are perennial plants growing in semi-arid regions. They belong to Cucurbitaceae family and are widely distributed in the tropical regions of the world. They have immense usages in everyday life from …
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Fiddleheads – Types, Nutritional Benefits, Uses, Recipes and Side Effects
What is a Fiddlehead Fern? Picture 1 – Fiddlehead Fern ‘Fiddlehead’ is the young coiled fern frond with a distinguished look resembling a violin scroll. They are also known as …
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Cassia Oil – Composition, Ingredients, Uses, Benefits and Production
Going for a total makeover this summer? Make sure that you have in your package Cassia Oil – a highly trusted natural substance used for beauty care. Read on to …
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Barberry – Types, Medicinal Uses, Nutrition Benefits and Side Effects
What Is Barberry? Barberry is a hard, thorny, semi-deciduous shrub. This upright European shrub is widely cultivated in the United States and is known for its clusters of juicy berries. …
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Goldenseal Herb – Root, Benefits, Usage and Side Effects
With increasing medical research, herbs are now being recognized as an effective remedy for many health problems. Goldenseal is one such herb that is highly revered for its medical values. …
Herbs
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Ocimum Gratissimum
Ocimum Gratissimum is an herb used in making anti-bacterial medicines. Belonging to Lamiaceae family and Ocimum genus this herb mainly grows in India, Africa and parts of South-East Asia. It …
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Portulaca Oleracea
Herbs have an array of benefits that enrich all living beings. One such plant having multiple benefits is Portulaca Oleracea, belonging to the family of Portulacaceae. The plant, although considered …
Oils
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Babassu Oil
Diverse range of oils is useful for culinary and therapeutic purposes. One such oil is the oil extracted from Babassu palms that has magic cures to a lot of skin …
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Macadamia oil
Macadamia is originally an Australian plant from which the nut is derived for extracting oil. This nut oil is natural and has plenty of benefits in every drop. It has …
Nuts & Seeds
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Adzuki Bean
Nuts and seeds are highly nutritious and they are available in a wide range of varieties. Adzuki beans are reddish seeds popular for their nutritional value and commercial viability. They are mainly of …
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Split Pea
Split Pea is the dry peeled seed of the pod fruit Pisum sativum. These yellow seeds are rich in protein and low in fat content and are often used as a substitute for ‘chhole dal’. Due to their multiple medicinal …
