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Monday, January 16, 2012
Herbs ::
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Jatamasi (जटामसी)
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An erect perennial herb 40-45 cm tall with rootstock covered with the dark fibres. Leaves basal or radical, inner to lanccolate, 15-20 cm long, acuminate, base narrowed into petiole. Cauline leaves sessile or sub sessile with rounded base. Flowers rose purple to pinkish while in terminal cymes arranged in bunches. Fruit capsule.
Parts used: Roots and Rhizome
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The root is excellent substitue of valerian. The oil obtained from the roots is well known hair tonic. The rhizome is considered as tonic stimulant, antispasmodic, diuretic, deobstruent, emmenogogue, stomachic and laxatic. An infusion of the heart, and cholera. A tincture of it is gicen in intestinal colicand flatulence. It is also used as aromatic adjunct in the preparation of medical oils. Rhizome paste is used to treat piles.
Parts used: Roots and Rhizome
Uses:
The root is excellent substitue of valerian. The oil obtained from the roots is well known hair tonic. The rhizome is considered as tonic stimulant, antispasmodic, diuretic, deobstruent, emmenogogue, stomachic and laxatic. An infusion of the heart, and cholera. A tincture of it is gicen in intestinal colicand flatulence. It is also used as aromatic adjunct in the preparation of medical oils. Rhizome paste is used to treat piles.
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शिकाकाई
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Other Names: Tamil: சிகைக்காய்; Hindi: शिकाकाई, śikākāī, Shikakai, "fruit for hair"
Acacia concinna extracts are used in natural shampoos or hair powders and the tree is now grown commercially in India and Far East Asia. The plant parts used for the dry powdered or the extract are the bark, leaves or pods. The bark contains high levels of saponins, which are foaming agents that are found in several other plant species. Saponin-containing plants have a long history of use as mild cleaning agents. Saponins from the plant's pods have been traditionally used as a detergent, and in Bengal for poisoning fish; they are documented to be potent marine toxins.
We provide customers with both Shikakai and Shikakai Powder.
Acacia concinna extracts are used in natural shampoos or hair powders and the tree is now grown commercially in India and Far East Asia. The plant parts used for the dry powdered or the extract are the bark, leaves or pods. The bark contains high levels of saponins, which are foaming agents that are found in several other plant species. Saponin-containing plants have a long history of use as mild cleaning agents. Saponins from the plant's pods have been traditionally used as a detergent, and in Bengal for poisoning fish; they are documented to be potent marine toxins.
We provide customers with both Shikakai and Shikakai Powder.
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Tejpat (तेज पात)
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The leaves, known as tejpat in Nepali, tējapattā, are used extensively in the cuisines of India, Nepal, and Bhutan, particularly in the Moghul cuisine of North India and Nepal and in Tsheringma herbal tea in Bhutan.Tejpat leaves are long and wide. They are usually olive green in color, may have some brownish spots and have three veins down the length of the leaf. True tejpat leaves impart a strong cassia- or cinnamon-like aroma to dishes. Nepalese Grocery stores carry true tejpat leaves.
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Amala (अमला)
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Dried Berries - whole year + off season
Details: Gooseberry / Amala
Amla (Gooseberry) is a potent gift of Nature to mankind. Humanity has utilized its benefits for decades, and it forms an indispensable part of the ayurvedic and unanai medicine. You must have seen your granny using Amla (Gooseberry) for pickles and murabas and its formulations for treating many common diseases. Amla or Gooseberry has many nutritious benefits. The Amla (Gooseberry) has been found to be the most abundant source of Vitamin C in the plant kingdom.
containing as much as 20 times that of an orange. What makes this even more extraordinary is that unlike many other natural sources, the vitamin C content in Amla (Gooseberry) or gooseberry does not diminish with cooking. It was used successfully in the treatment of scurvy during the Hissar (Haryana) famine of 1939-40.
Amla (Gooseberry) is a medium sized deciduous tree which can be successfully grown in cariable agro climatic and soil conditions. It can tolerate climates as high as 45 degree celcius and freezing temperatures too.
Though every part of the tree possess therupetic potentials, it is the fruit which constitutes the main drug. Amla (Gooseberry) is an unusual fruit as it contains gamut of tastes, except the salty taste. With sourness as the foremost taste , it is sweet, astringent bitter and pungent too.
The fresh fruit contains more than 80% of water besides protein, carbohydrates, fibre, minerals and vitamins Minerals and vitamins mainly include cacium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, Vitamin C and B complex. It also contains gallic acid, which is a potent polyphenol.
Amla (Gooseberry) is the most widely used herb in ayurvedic medicines. Charak and sushrut widely mention the use of Amla (Gooseberry) for curative purposes.
Amla (Gooseberry) is used in innumerable Auyrvedic formulations. Here is how you can alleviate some of the common ailments through these time-tested decoctions. Put your body back into action following these tips.
Fresh Berries - during Season
Dried Berries - whole year + off season
Details: Gooseberry / Amala
Amla (Gooseberry) is a potent gift of Nature to mankind. Humanity has utilized its benefits for decades, and it forms an indispensable part of the ayurvedic and unanai medicine. You must have seen your granny using Amla (Gooseberry) for pickles and murabas and its formulations for treating many common diseases. Amla or Gooseberry has many nutritious benefits. The Amla (Gooseberry) has been found to be the most abundant source of Vitamin C in the plant kingdom.
containing as much as 20 times that of an orange. What makes this even more extraordinary is that unlike many other natural sources, the vitamin C content in Amla (Gooseberry) or gooseberry does not diminish with cooking. It was used successfully in the treatment of scurvy during the Hissar (Haryana) famine of 1939-40.
Amla (Gooseberry) is a medium sized deciduous tree which can be successfully grown in cariable agro climatic and soil conditions. It can tolerate climates as high as 45 degree celcius and freezing temperatures too.
Though every part of the tree possess therupetic potentials, it is the fruit which constitutes the main drug. Amla (Gooseberry) is an unusual fruit as it contains gamut of tastes, except the salty taste. With sourness as the foremost taste , it is sweet, astringent bitter and pungent too.
The fresh fruit contains more than 80% of water besides protein, carbohydrates, fibre, minerals and vitamins Minerals and vitamins mainly include cacium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, Vitamin C and B complex. It also contains gallic acid, which is a potent polyphenol.
Amla (Gooseberry) is the most widely used herb in ayurvedic medicines. Charak and sushrut widely mention the use of Amla (Gooseberry) for curative purposes.
Amla (Gooseberry) is used in innumerable Auyrvedic formulations. Here is how you can alleviate some of the common ailments through these time-tested decoctions. Put your body back into action following these tips.
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