As with other Biblical plants, the botanical source of hyssop is shrouded in debate. The Bible mentions hyssop many times (Leviticus 14:1–7). A brush made of hyssop branches was used to mark the houses of the Jews with lamb’s blood to protect them from the impending...
Banyan tree- Ficus benghalensis finds mention as medicine in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and homeopathy. It is widely used in the treatment of diabetes. In the Unani system of medicine, its latex is regarded as an aphrodisiac and anti-inflammatory medicine. It treats...
Star anise is one of the ingredients in the Chinese five-spice powder. It is the dried star-shaped fruit pods of the mid-sized evergreen Illicium verum tree. The tree belongs to the Schisandraceae family. Star anise differs from anise (Pimpinella anisum) from the...
Astragalus membraneceous (common name: milk vetch, huang qi) Photo: Sudhir Ahluwalia Astragalus (huang qi) herb is, among things, known for its anti-cancer properties. The plant is a perennial herb or subshrub that grows to a height of 200 cm. The genus (Astragalus)...
No. But beware, rue can be fatal when ingested in excess. Ruta graveolens is the botanical name of rue. Rue leaves contain rutin, an antispasmodic flavonoid. Rutin has a beneficial effect on the circulatory system. It is recommended in the herbal treatment of...
