By Dr Renita D’SouzaKakoli is an Ayurvedic rhizomatous herb, best known for its aphrodisiac and nourishing activity (balya). It is used in preventing age related…

Wine is prepared from grapes and is hailed for its heart health promoting qualities. Ayurveda recommends it for oral intake, as douche for cleansing and…

Anthill soil is used in Ayurveda and naturopathy therapies. It is commonly used for external application in the form of paste, to treat acne, stiffness…

By Dr Renita D’SouzaRudraksha is a traditional Ayurvedic medicinal plant. Beads of rudraksha are well known for its amazing power to relieve stress, lack of…

By Dr Renita D’SouzaHilamochika is a potential medicinal plant and also used as a supplementary food source. Young shoots are cooked as vegetable. It is…

By Dr Renita D’SouzaPurslane is widely used as folklore medicine. Its leaves are rich source in omega-3 fatty acids. WHO has given it the term…

By Dr Renita D’SouzaSunishannaka (Marsilea minuta) in Ayurveda is considered as one of the wholesome diet included under vegetables. In ancient classical textbooks, Sunishannaka is…

By Dr Renita D’SouzaGajakarna is a plant with large leaves resembling elephant ears. Known as Leea in English, it is used both for culinary and…

By Dr Renita D’SouzaWhite jute is a natural source of jute fiber. The plant is used as vegetable and also possesses medicinal values. It is…

By Dr Renita D’SouzaTaro is a tuber crop and is a natural source of energy. It is considered as a good source of carbohydrates and…