We often see our grandmother recommending us to have sonth when we fall sick. Mainly during the cough and cold, we will have tea prepared with sonth. Sonth is nothing but dried ginger. The scientific name of ginger is Zingiber officinale and it belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. Ginger is a large tuberous perennial…
Introduction: You might be astonished by the fact that ancient people used different beneficial herbs for healing and promoting healthy living. One such medicinal herb is rhubarb, also known as Rhei and Dahung. Its rhizome has been used as a medicinal plant since 270 BC in China.1 Scientifically, rhubarb belongs to the Rheum L.…
Introduction: Chayote is scientifically known as Sechium edule, it is a climbing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. It was initially grown in Mexico and Guatemala and later introduced to the United States, Europe, Africa, China and South-Asian countries. Nowadays, it is grown throughout the world in tropical and subtropical areas.1 There are two…
Introduction: Kayam churna is an Ayurvedic preparation readily available in pharmacies. Many Indians use kayam churna for various stomach related issues. In traditional Indian medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Naturopathy, the use of ‘churnas’ has been recorded. Ayurveda defines churna as a fine powder of one or more ingredients in dried form.…
Introduction: Thyme adds flavor to pasta sauces and enhances them with a delicate taste and smells like summer. It has greenish gray leaves with a distinct aroma. The scientific name for thyme is Thymus vulgaris L, and it belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It is native to southern Europe and countries bordering the Mediterranean. In…
