Sandalwood is a small evergreen tree that has a brown trunk with slender branches and pinkish flowers. The essential oil from sandalwood can not be extracted until the tree matures which takes approximately thirty years. It is sought after for its aphrodisiac, relaxing and purifying characteristics. The sandalwood tree can …

The health benefits of Mustard Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties like stimulant, irritant, appetizer, anti bacterial, anti fungal, insect repellant, hair vitalizer, cordial, diaphoretic, anti rheumatic and tonic. Mustard Oil has contrary reputations in different parts of the world. It is very-very popular oil in the Indian …

Mustard greens and mustard seeds are among the oldest known herbal remedies for a great number of health conditions. Originated from the Mediterranean areas, mustard and the herbs from Brassica family were quite popular in the Middle and the Far East. These herbal remedies are mentioned in ancient writings of …

Vegetables offer an amazing variety of health benefits. From broccoli to carrots, each veggie has its own array of healthful vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. When choosing vegetables for the dinner table, it’s best to choose a variety of types so you can benefit from their diverse health offerings. One vegetable …

Elder flowers are classically used for colds, flu, and fevers, as they contain strong diaphoretic and cooling activity. They are commonly used in Europe as a diuretic and laxative as well as for weight loss. Elder flowers are one of the ingredients in a popular flu remedy combined with peppermint …

Coriander Coriander is both an annual and perennial herb. Coriander seeds are actually fruits that are spherical and are green when tender and then brownish-yellow on ripening. They are cultivated in Europe, North Africa, India, South America, Thailand, China, and Malaysia. Medicinal Properties The coriander leaves are anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and …

This fruit adds sweetness, tanginess, and freshness to any dish. Oranges can be used to prepare fresh juice, jellies, candies, cakes, muffins, and used in combination with fish or chicken. This citrus fruit is well known for its high source of vitamin C, but this vitamin is just one of …

Also called Isphagula, psyllium belongs to the plant family Plantago and among its parts considered to be beneficial to health are the seed and husk. The many psyllium husk benefits have contributed greatly to its growing popularity in the health industry. What Is It? The husk of the psyllium is …

In addition to the many practical uses, bamboo serves in Asia, America, and throughout much of the modern world, its medicinal qualities are varied and really quite surprising. First mentioned in Asian medicinals of the 6th century, modern analysis of bamboo shows that it contains 88.8 % moisture, 3.9 % …

Basil is widely used in traditional medicine and Ayurveda. Basil is rich in hundreds of phytochemicals. It has anti-bacterial, antiviral and immune-enhancing properties. Here are 18 wonderful uses for the basil. 1. Application of the juice of the basil leaves mixing with a little amount of honey over the eyes …

Gentian (Gentiana lutea L) known also as Yellow Gentian, bitter root or gall weed, belongs to a crowded family of the gentians, which embraces about 180 species and is a common herb that grows throughout the areas with a temperate climate. This medicinal herb received its name after one of …