There are two varieties of this spice. Large or big and a small pod variety—green cardamom. Big cardamom is also called black cardamom, Bengal cardamom, or Siamese cardamom and belongs to the Amomum genus. The smaller variety is from the Elettaria genus. Both Amomum...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus accounts for approximately 90 percent of all diabetes. Diabetes manifests itself when insulin produced in the body cannot adequately metabolize the sugar in the blood, causing blood sugar levels to spike. However, here is a general overview of...
Ginger, the underground rhizome of Zingiber officinale, is a spice that is popular throughout the world. It is an important medicinal plant in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The scientific evidence for the anticancer properties of this herb is summarized as under: The...
Psychotherapy is one more tool to heal cancers. Modern medicine treatments for cancer are focused on chemotherapy, immunotherapy, gene manipulation (emerging technology area), and surgery. Natural solutions for cancer like herbal medicine, psychotherapy supportive...
Cinnamomum zeylanicum Photo: Sudhir Ahluwalia Traditionally, cinnamon consumption is good for health. These spices treat a range of common gastrointestinal ailments like flatulence, dyspepsia, stomachache, nausea, diarrhea, cramps, and loss of appetite. The species is...
