Momordica charantia known asbitter gourd or bitter melon or bitter squash in English, Karavella in Sanskrit and Karela in Hindi is a tropical and subtropical vine of the unsavory yet very nutritious and healthy. It’s a valuable herb gifted to us by Mother Nature and considered one of the best…
comments offPomegranate (Anar in Hindi & Beejpur in Sanskrit) has been used for thousands of years to cure a wide range of diseases across different cultures and civilizations. It has great nutritional values and numerous health benefits. The Pomegranate known as Beejpur in Sanskrit, meaning replete with seeds symbolizes prosperity and…
comments offThe Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica – Binomial name) known as Aamla or Amla in Hindi and amalika in Sanskrit, is a deciduous tree of the Phyllanthaceae family. The Indian gooseberry or Amla is an edible fruit and is sour, bitter, astringent and quite fibrous. Amla is highly valued by nutritionists…
comments offTurmeric is one of the very few medicinal plants which possesses a wide spectrum of medicinal uses and has been used by many cultures across the world from early times. Turmeric has been used for centuries in Ayurveda, a 5000 year old natural healing system of medicine that is indigenous…
comments offTurmeric has been used in the Indian religious ceremonies – Hindu rites and rituals for thousands of years. It’s common belief among the Hindus that Turmeric improves fertility and is considered as the symbol of purity and prosperity. During religious ceremonies, Turmeric mixed in water is poured on the God…
1 commentTurmeric is one of the very few medicinal plants which possesses a wide spectrum of medicinal uses and has been used by many cultures across the world from early times. Turmeric has been used for centuries in Ayurveda, a 5000 year old natural healing system of medicine that is indigenous…
comments offThere is an ancient saying in India which says, “the more you chew, the less you weigh”. Elders always advise to chew the food well and eat slow. This ancient wisdom / fact has been verified by various researches across the world. The Journal of the American Dietetic Association conducted…
comments offFreshly extracted carrot juice works wonders on the liver and can be compared to a blood transfusion. Carrot juice is one of the richest source of vitamin A, B, C, D, E, G, and K. Carrots also aid digestion, promote a healthy appetite and are recommended to nursing mothers to…
2 commentsIn Srimad Bhagavadgita Lord Krishna says ‘if anybody offers me even a leaf with full devotion and bhav then I accept it by manifesting myself in gross form’. The presence of tulsi plant symbolizes the religious bent of a Hindu family. A Hindu household is considered incomplete if it doesn’t…
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