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  Mint is a such a handy herb to have in our gardens. The sweet smell, soothing green leaves and its many uses makes it one of the most useful herb to grow at home. Mentha is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae. The exact distinction between species is unclear; it is estimated that 13 to 24 species exist. Hybridization occurs naturally where some species range overlap. Many hybrids and cultivars are known.  Mint  Scientific name :  Mentha Family :  Lamiaceae Higher classification :  Mentheae Kingdom :  Plantae Order :  Lamiales 1. Rich in Nutrients Because of its dynamic flavor, mint is often added to recipes in small amounts, so consuming even 1/3 cup may be difficult. However, it’s possible you may come close to this amount in some salad recipes that include mint among the other ingredients. Mint is a particularly good source of vitamin A, a  fat-soluble vitamin  that is critical for eye health and night vision.  It is also ...

        Turmeric is a yellow spice that has various uses in religious ceremonies, cooking and in                  home remedies for minor aliments.  Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the roots of which are used in cooking.  Scientific name :  Curcuma longa Higher classification :  Hidden-lilies Family :  Zingiberaceae Kingdom :  Plantae Order :  Zingiberales Rank :  Species Turmeric, a plant in the ginger family, is native to Southeast Asia and is grown commercially in that region, primarily in India. Its rhizome (underground stem) is used as a culinary spice and traditional medicine. Historically, turmeric was used in Ayurveda and other traditional Indian medical systems, as well as Eastern Asian medical systems such as traditional Chinese medicine. In India, it was traditionally used for disorders of the skin, upper respiratory tract...

  Moringa Scientifically called as   Moringa oleifera   is a plant that is often called the drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree, the horseradish tree or  benzolive tree.  Mo ringa , native to parts of Africa and Asia, is the  sole   genus  in the  flowering plant   family   Moringaceae . The name is derived from  murungai , the  Tamil  word for  drumstick , and the plant is commonly referred to as the drumstick tree. It contains 13 species from  tropical  and  subtropical  climates that range in size from tiny  herbs  to massive trees.  Moringa  species grow quickly in many types of environments. The most widely cultivated species is  Moringa oleifera , native to the foothills of the  Himalayas  in northwestern  India , a  multipurpose tree   cultivated  throughout the tropics and marketed as a  dietary supple...

Introduction: All I remember is that the chutney made using Perandai ( Cissuc quadrangularis) is delicious!! Growing up, the stems of these plants were used to make dishes, especially on special ceremonies, and my parents and grand parents always told me that "this is super healthy for you!!" It is a special taste and I definitely love the taste of it. Cissus quadrangularis is a perennial plant of the grape family. It is commonly known as veldt grape, devil's backbone, adamant creeper, asthisamharaka, hadjod and pirandai. The species is native to tropical Asia, Arabia and much of Africa.   Scientific name :  Cissus quadrangularis Higher classification :  Tribune Family :  Vitaceae Rank :  Species Order :  Vitales Kingdom :  Plantae Pirandai Thogayal | Chutney benefits: for Gastritis, Indigestion & Lack of Appetite:                         Pirandai thogayal treats all digestion re...

Introduction: Betel leaf  is a heart shaped leaf that is consumed in Indian subcontinent as a mouth freshener after a meal also called as Paan. Apart from being used as a mouth freshener betel leaf comes with tonnes of other health benefits too.   The  betel  ( Piper betle ) is a vine of the family  Piperaceae , which includes  pepper  and  kava .  History of Beetle Leaf: In India, Betel leaf plays an important role since ancient culture. Its use in India dates back to 400 BC. As per ancient books of Ayurveda, Charaka, Sushruta Samhitas, and Kashyapa Bhojanakalpa, the practice of chewing Beetle Leaf after meals became common between 75 AD and 300 AD. Toward the 13 th century, European traveler Marco Polo recorded betel chewing among kings and nobles in India. From using it in prayers and religious ceremonies to eating it in the form of a “paan”, betel leaves contain many curative and healing health benefits.  The leaves a re full of vita...