Herbal Home Remedies

Health Benefits of Onion

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:39:52 +0000

It is difficult to imagine a kitchen without the deliciously pungent flavor of onion filling up the air. The role of onion in making various lip-smacking dishes throughout the world has made it ‘the second most important horticultural crop after tomato’. Onions not only add flavor to food but they also have many therapeutic [...]

Health Benefits of Strawberry

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:06:31 +0000

It is hard to find someone who can resist delicious-looking, red heart-shaped strawberries with sweet juicy flavor. Quite understandably, strawberries are considered the most popular berries of the world. In Belgium, there is an entire strawberry museum dedicated to educate people about medicinal and other uses of strawberries. According to a folklore, splitting a double [...]

Patchouli Oil Benefits

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:01:08 +0000

Patchouli oil has various benefits of which aromatherapy is one of the most important one. The botanical name of Patchouli is Pogostemon cablin, which belongs to Mint family called Lamiaceae. It is native to Asia and now extensively cultivated in Caribbean countries. The health benefits of Patchouli oil can be attributed to many properties it has. [...]

Health Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:25:58 +0000

The oil of evening primrose is extracted from evening primrose plant, scientifically known as Oenothera biennis. Ancient American tribes were the first to know about the medicinal benefits of evening primrose oil. They used to soak the entire plant in warm water and the poultice, so prepared, was used in the treatment of bruises. Ancient [...]

Coughing Congestion Home Remedies

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:55:33 +0000

What is coughing congestion? Coughing usually occurs when there is any sort of irritation in the lungs, respiratory tract or throat. Cough is of two types, namely, dry and congested. Dry cough is raspy, is due to irritation and does not bring up phlegm. Congested cough, on the other hand, usually accompanies a cold ans stuffy [...]

Homemade Face Masks for Acne Blemishes

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:52:07 +0000

What are acne blemishes? Acne blemishes are dark spots on the face that are caused by either improper healing of acne or due to scratching or picking them. These spots do not go away easily. But there are some simple homemade face masks that can help you get rid of these blemishes on your face fro [...]

Health Benefits of Mustard Oil

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:02:14 +0000

Mustard oil, extracted from the tiny seeds of mustard plant is extensively used as the staple cooking oil in Indian subcontinent and Bangladesh. For centuries it has been used as an essential ingredient for barbeques, curries, fries and various delicacies. It has a turbulent background as in various parts of the world it was [...]

Health Benefits Of Isabgol

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:31:17 +0000

Isabgol is a natural herb that belongs to the Plantago family. It is referred with several names such as Psyllium or ispaghula. The plant grows on an average height of 12 to 18 cm. Such medicated herbs are grown without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This natural food is majorly grown in [...]

Health Benefits of Drinking Tart Cherry Juice

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:14:12 +0000

Do you suffer from sleeplessness? Are you an insomniac? Do you lie down in your bed and stay wide awake trying to get some sleep? If your answer to any of these questions is a yes, then try drinking tart cherry juice daily. In a recent research study conducted at VA Center of Canadaigua, University [...]

Health Benefits of Honey

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:55:13 +0000

Ask your granny a cure for sore throat and most likely she will recommend you honey. The medicinal benefits of honey are known for a long time. Honey has been used for different therapeutic purposes in ancient Indian Ayurveda medicine. Honey is probably one miracle product that Mother Nature has in store for us! Honey [...]

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