The Holy Anointing Oil contained pure olive oil and four spices: myrrh, cinnamon, cassia, and calamus. The specific composition in traditional literature related to the Old Testament is as follows: myrrh, 500 shekels (about 1 gallon); cinnamon, 250 shekels; calamus,...
The earliest dynasties of Egypt date back to the second half of the fourth millennium BC. Ancient Egyptians used spices and herbs to provide nutritional benefits. Queen Hatshepsut of Egypt (c. 1458 BC) sent six Egyptian ships to the Land of Punt (on the eastern coast...
The group of Annona spp., including A. squamosa, A. muricata, and A. cherimola contain acetogenin alkaloid compounds that are said to have anticancer properties. One such alkaloid, bulatacin, was shown to possess antitumor potential against cancerous liver tumors...
Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh) is a small herb/shrub native to Southern India and Sri Lanka. It is believed to be an introduced species in Southeast Asia, the rest of India, and elsewhere. The plant grows to a height of 30–110 cm, bearing small white flowers with...
Obesity is a complex disease. Losing weight is best achieved when we proceed systematically. Yoga results on individuals showed significant improvements in muscle strength and endurance. Still, there is no significant gain in weight loss than a control group on a...
