MEDICPLANTS
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
Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) is a highly esteemed medicinal plant in traditional healing systems, including Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and contemporary herbal therapy. The thick, fleshy leaves have a clear, slimy gel that is full of bioactive compounds like polysaccharides (especially acemannan), anthraquinones, enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, sterols, lignin, and saponins. People have … Read more
Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani medicine all use the plant Vasaka, which is also known as Justicia adhatoda or Adhatoda vasica. This evergreen herbaceous plant is part of the Acanthaceae family and can be found all over the Indian subcontinent, especially in tropical, subtropical, and wet areas. Vasaka has been used for a long time to … Read more
The “Miracle Tree” or “Drumstick Tree,” Moringa oleifera, is one of the plants with the most nutrients. Moringa comes from the foothills of the Himalayas and is now grown all over the tropics. It is well-known for its amazing medicinal, nutritional, and therapeutic properties. This tree belongs to the Moringaceae family and has bioactive compounds … Read more
One of Ayurveda’s most respected herbs for brain health, focus, and a calm mind is Shankhpushpi, which is also known as Convolvulus pluricaulis. For hundreds of years, people have used it as a natural medhya rasayana, which means it makes you smarter and calms your nervous system. Shankhpushpi is a safe, natural, and effective way … Read more
Hair is a symbol of identity, confidence, and overall wellness. In today’s fast-paced life, stress, pollution, harsh chemicals, and poor nutrition often weaken hair roots and lead to excessive hair fall. Many people turn to modern treatments, but the truth is that nature offers some of the most powerful and long-lasting solutions for hair growth. … Read more