MEDICPLANTS
A well-known medicinal plant in traditional systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, Ocimum tenuiflorum is commonly referred to as Tulsi or Holy Basil. For thousands of years, Tulsi has been classified as a “rasayana” herb, a category of botanicals that promote general well-being, vitality, and longevity. Tulsi is garnering recognition in the contemporary scientific literature for … Read more
Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum or Ocimum tenuiflorum) is the most revered medicinal plant in Hindu culture and is referred to as “The Queen of Herbs.” Tulsi, also referred to as Holy Basil, is an adaptogenic herb that enhances the body’s capacity to withstand physical, chemical, and biological duress. The efficacy of many of its traditional claims, … Read more
In today’s world, brain health is one of the most crucial pieces of overall health. More and more people are losing their memory, feeling cognitively weary, nervous, and sad, and getting neurodegenerative diseases. This phenomenon is because of excessive schoolwork, a hectic work life, too much time spent on screens, chronic stress, not getting enough … Read more
Digestive disorders are some of the most common health problems that people have in the modern world. Poor eating habits, long-term stress, environmental toxins, and not getting enough exercise are all linked to conditions like indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, and gut inflammation. While pharmaceutical interventions offer symptomatic relief, prolonged dependence frequently … Read more
Cinnamon is more than just a wonderful cooking spice; it is a physiologically active plant product that has long been employed in medicine, including Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and Middle Eastern healing techniques. Cinnamon is mostly derived from the inner bark of plants in the genus Cinnamomum. It has received a lot of attention from … Read more
Clove, or Syzygium aromaticum, is one of the oldest medicinal spices that people from many cultures have used for its healing, fragrant, and preservative properties. This spice comes from the dried flower buds of the clove tree. It is highly valued in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and traditional Chinese medicine because it has strong bioactive compounds. … Read more
Medicinal plants have been the first and most reliable pharmacy for people, giving us bioactive compounds that are necessary for healing, survival, and disease prevention. These plants still play a big role in pharmacognosy in modern scientific research because they have phytochemicals like alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, phenolic acids, and glycosides. These compounds help fight … Read more
One of the best, cheapest, and most natural ways to treat everyday injuries is to use herbs you grow yourself. Herbal remedies have been used for a long time to treat burns, small cuts, wounds, skin infections, insect bites, and inflammation. A lot of people are going back to using plants from their gardens as … Read more
For hundreds of years, people have loved peppermint (Mentha × piperita) as one of nature’s most powerful herbal medicines. Peppermint is still an important part of both traditional and modern phytotherapy because of its refreshing smell, cooling effect, and high therapeutic value. Its leaves have a wide range of biologically active compounds, such as menthol, … Read more
Introduction: The Old Golden Root Supported by Modern Science Haldi, or turmeric (Curcuma longa), is one of the most studied medicinal plants in both traditional and modern medicine. Because of its bright color and powerful healing properties, turmeric has been an important part of Ayurveda, Siddha, and Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Today, … Read more