Author: Khushal

  • Coconut: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

              Botanical name Cocos nucifera Coconut is known to everyone; it is a long palm tree. Coconut is a heightened tree; it can grow up to 100 ft tall. The tree has pinnate leaves, usually 13–20 ft long, whereas pinnae are 2–3 ft long. The leaves of coconut trees break away…

  • Ashwagandha: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

    Botanical name Withania somnifera Ashwagandha is an evergreen small shrub with velvety leaves, bell-shaped flowers, and small orange coloured berries (after-ripening) that look like tomatoes. It is also known as ‘Indian winter cherry.’ There is a mention of Ashwagandha in ancient scripture, and the meaning of this is ‘horse odour,’ and the roots of shrub smells…

  • Amla: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

    Botanical name Emblica Officinalis Amla is generally known as an Indian Gooseberry. The berries of the trees are potently used for medicinal formulations due to their healing properties. Amla tree contains small berries that are round and yellowish-green in color. Due to its several health benefits, it should be referred to as a superfood. In…

  • Alsi (Flax Seeds): Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

          Botanical name Linum usitatissimum Alsi is known as Flax seeds, and it contains the essential oil, which has medicinal importance. Alsi seeds are rich in carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and various minerals. There are two different varieties of alsi seeds, i.e., brown and golden yellow, and the oils of the seeds are rich…

  • Aloe Vera: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

    Botanical name Aloe barbadensis miller The Aloe vera is known to everyone, and its name is derived from the combination of Arabic and Latin word that is “Alloeh” means a shiny bitter substance, whereas “vera” means true. The Aloe vera is also known as the plant of immortality by Egyptians. The Aloe vera is gel…

  • Apricot: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

    Botanical name Prunus armeniaca Apricot trees are small and expanding, leaves are broader at the base, and pointed tips which are bright green. Apricot has white-colored self-pollinating flowers. Apricot fruit tastes good when it is well ripe; if the unripe fruit is hard and not edible. Apricot is similar to peach, like smooth, round to…

  • Anantamul: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

    Hemidesmus indicus Anantmul is commonly found in the Himalayan areas and the land which is nearer to sea. In Ayurveda or Sanskrit, Anantamul is known as ‘Eternal (endless) Root’. Anantmul has high demand as it is used in medicinal and cosmetic formulation preparation. Anantmul has several stems & branches close to the surface ground, and…

  • Alum: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

    Alum: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects             Potassium Aluminum Sulfate Alum, or Phitkari, is an acceptable white-colored salt-like substance. It is a combination of aluminum sulfate and potassium sulfate. Alum (aluminum sulfate) is a nontoxic liquid mainly used in water purification treatment to clarify drinking water crystalline in nature. Ayurveda is…

  • Achyranthens Aspera (Chaff Flower): Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

    Achyranthens Aspera (Chaff Flower): Uses, Benefits & Side Effects         Achyranthens Aspera is an erect, many-branched, spreading, and quadrangular herb that lives several years. The plant can grow up to 6 to 7 feet tall, commonly known as chaff flower, prickly chaff flower, devil’s horsewhip. The plant and its all parts like root,…

  • Ginger: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

    Ginger: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects       Zingiber officinale Ginger and the winter season have the best equation. On cold morning days, a cup of ginger tea is an absolute pleasure to soothe your throat. Ginger is also known as Adarak in Hindi, is one of the healthiest spices on the earth. The…