by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Nov 23, 2022 | Remedies and medicine
Gymnema sylvestre – medicinal properties The common name of Gymnema sylvestre is the Australian cow plant. In Ayurveda, the plant is referred to as gurmar. The leaves of the plant are bitter and are also called by the name ‘sugar destroyer’ in India...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Dec 23, 2020 | Food and Nutrition
The common pea, also known as the garden pea, is an herbaceous annual from the Fabaceae family. It is cultivated across the globe and has been in cultivation for thousands of years. They are used fresh or stored in canned/frozen and dried form. Peas are high in fiber,...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jun 2, 2020 | Remedies and medicine
Feature photo: Saraca asoca (Common name- Ashoka or Asoka) The sacred tree Ashoka has substantial references in ancient Indian texts. Ashoka (botanical name Saraca asoca) is another of the sacred plants of Hindus, representing the Hindu god of Love, Kamadeva. The god...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Oct 7, 2016 | Biblical herbs
Feature photo: Spikenard- www.drewmonkman.com The use of spikenard in medicine has been known to man since Biblical times and beyond. Efforts to artificially propagate the species have shown mixed results because it is not economically attractive for collectors to...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Sep 16, 2016 | Biblical herbs
Featured photo: Galbanum gum (www.jmg-co.com) Galbanum is a resin obtained from certain species of ferula, a perennial herb native to the Middle East and the Caucasus. It has been used throughout history for various purposes, including perfumery, medicine, and...
