Divine Jasmine – Tamilnadia uliginosa – Qualities, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaTamilnadia uliginosa is commonly known as Divine Jasmine. It is used widely for its medicinal properties. Traditionally fruits are used to treat…
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Water Spinach – Uses, Qualities, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaWater spinach is a nutritious vegetable used for both culinary and therapeutic proposes. It is traditionally used to treat diabetes, constipation, opium…
Pat Shak (Jute Mallow) – Uses, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaPat shak is an important source of jute fiber. It is used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Traditionally jute mallow is…
Ayurvedic Herbs
Snake Cucumber – Uses, Remedies, Medicinal Qualities
Dr Renita D’SouzaSnake cucumber is a natural coolant and a good source of vitamins C, A, K, and potassium. It is diuretic and used mainly…
Sword Bean – Medicinal Qualities, Toxicity, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaSword beans are nutritious edible bean. It is used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Its young pods are used as vegetable….
Eggplant – Uses, Remedies, Qualities, Recipes, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaEggplant is the King of vegetables. It is used for culinary purposes and in traditional medicine. Delicious Brinjal recipes like Chutney, Curry,…
Ayurvedic Herbs
Pumpkin – Benefits, Remedies, Recipes, Oil, Nutrition and Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaPumpkin a nutritious vegetable included in our diet possessing various health benefits. Pumpkin fruit is a natural coolant. It is used as…
Rock Candy (Mishri, Khadi Sakhar) Uses, Remedies, Side Effects
Crystallized Rock Sugar is called Sita in Ayurveda, the Indian system of healthcare. Sita refers to white colour. The crystallized rock sugar was used since…
Spinach (Palak) – Uses, Qualities, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaSpinach (palak) is a highly nutritious leafy green vegetable. It is used widely for culinary purposes and also possess medicinal value. As…
Thorny Amaranth – Tanduliyaka Uses, Qualities, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaThorny amaranth (Amaranthus spinosus) is a highly nutritious underutilized vegetable well known for its medicinal benefits. It is used in the treatment…