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Pippali, Long pepper (Piper longum)-Benefits, Properties & Side Effects
Ayurvedic treatments include pippali Long pepper (Piper longum) as a key herb. Both the fruits and roots of Pippali are used medicinally. The fragrant, slightly yellow to orange-colored fruits are produced by this plant. A good over-the-counter remedy for colds and coughs is pippali. Because pippali powder has expectorant properties, consuming it with honey after … Read more
Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa)-Benefits, Properties and Side Effects
Dhataki,(Woodfordia fruticosa) also known as the Fire Flame Bush, is a member of the Lythraceae family and is scientifically known as Woodfordia fruticosa L. Although it originated in India, Madagascar, Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Ceylon, Nepal, Indonesia, and China also have large availability of it. Dhataki is widely available in West Bengal, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, … Read more
Vacha, Sweet flag (Acorus Calamus)- Uses, Benefits and Side Effects
The vacha, Sweet flag (Acorus Calamus) is a fragrant herb with creeping rhizomes that gives off a nice, sweet scent from its essential oils. The Vacha plant has been listed as one of the threatened species in the Red Data Book. Vacha, Sweet flag (Acorus Calamus) is regarded as a revitalizing herb in Ayurveda due … Read more
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