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What is Nigella Sativa? Black cumin (Nigella sativa) is a tiny dark colored seed resembling fennel & anise seeds. It is also known as mangrail in Hindi, kalonji in Urdu, karinjeerakam in Malayalam, kalanjire in Marathi & habba souda...

What is Neem Oil? Extracted from neem seeds & fruit, neem oil is classified as a vegetable oil. The oil is generally yellow or reddish yellow in color, is strong in odor and has a bitter taste. Neem extract contains powerful compounds &...

What is Neem Leaf? The neem tree has been often described as a drug store as it renders many medicinal benefits. Its bark, fruit, roots and leaves – each of these parts are used to treat specific health disorders and made use of in medicines...

What is Neem? Neem (Azadirachta indica) is an evergreen tree with a wide spread. Neem trees can grow up to sixty to seventy feet tall. It’s herbal and medicinal properties have been used since ancient times. It is also called neem in Hindi...

What is Mugwort Herb? Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) also called common wormwood is a relative of sunflower plant. It is a tall, shrub like plant with purple stems and dark green leaves. It is also called nagdona, davana in Hindi, leibakngou in...

What is Garlic? Garlic (Allium sativum) is an herb relative to the onion family. Popularly used around the world as a condiment for its pungent flavor. With over a hundred different types of compounds, the garlic herb has also been used as one...

What is Licorice Root? Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) also known as mulethi (Hindi) in India, is a part of the licorice plant that grows about four feet tall and has purplish flowers. It thrives in well drained soil with a lot of sun. Licorice...

What is Gymnema Sylvestre Herb? Gymnema Sylvestre (Meshashringi in Sanskrit) is an herbal climber (plant) that is native to tropical forests in India. Gymnema herb has properties that are useful in lowering blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. It...

What is Lemongrass? Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is widely used for its disease fighting properties and is also beneficial for promoting good health. It is used in culinary dishes such as curries & soups and as a popular herb in many...

What is Gotu Kola? Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) also known as Jal Brahmi & Indian Pennywort, is a creeper plant with green leaves that are fan shaped. It is also called as brahmi booti in Hindi, manimuni in Assamese, saraswathi in Telugu,...