Morphology and Distribution of Turmeric: Turmeric is a perennial herb which grows to a height of 2-3 feet and consists of the dried as well as fresh rhizomes of the plant, Curcuma longa belonging to the family Zingiberaceae. It has short stem and tufted leaves. Turmeric is known to people by other names like Indian saffron, […]
Continue reading …Garlic : Medicinal Uses, Chemical Constituents and Synonyms
February 13, 2013 Comments Off on Garlic : Medicinal Uses, Chemical Constituents and Synonyms
Biological Name of Garlic: Garlic consists of the bulbs of the plant known as Allium sativum belonging to the family Liliaceae. Garlic is known by other names such as Allium and lahsun. Cultivation and Distribution of Garlic: Garlic is cultivated in all states of India and in other places like Central Asia, Southern Europe and […]
Continue reading …Cloves : Properties, Uses, Chemical Constituents and Adulteration
January 29, 2013 Comments Off on Cloves : Properties, Uses, Chemical Constituents and Adulteration
Cloves Biological Name, Physical Properties and Chemical Constituents: Clove consists of dried flower buds of Eugenia caryophyllus belonging to the family Myrtaceae. Cloves are crimson to dark brown in colour and slightly aromatic. Cloves contain chemicals like tannins (gallotannic acid), resin, chromone and eugenin. The volatile oil conains eugenol, eugenol acetate, caryophyllene and small amounts […]
Continue reading …Coriander : Medicinal Uses, Health Benefits and Synonyms
January 29, 2013 Comments Off on Coriander : Medicinal Uses, Health Benefits and Synonyms
Morphology and Distribution of Coriander: Coriander fruits are fully dried ripe fruits of the plant, Coriandrum sativum of the family Umbelliferae. Coriander plant is cultivated in India in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir. Coriander is also cultivated in European countries like Russia, Hungary, Holland, Egypt […]
Continue reading …Ginger : Chemical Constituents, Health Benefits and Synonyms
January 25, 2013 Comments Off on Ginger : Chemical Constituents, Health Benefits and Synonyms
Source and Distribution of Ginger: Ginger consists of the dried scrapped or unscrapped rhizomes of Zingiber officinale of the family Zingiberaceae. It is also known to us as Zingiberis, zingiber and sunthi. Cultivation: Ginger is cultivated in Caribbean islands, Australia, Africa, Mauritius, Jamaica, India and Taiwan. It is native to South East Asia. The cultivation […]
Continue reading …Turmeric Powder acts as a Natural Home Remedy
January 24, 2013 Comments Off on Turmeric Powder acts as a Natural Home Remedy
Morphology and Distribution of Turmeric: Turmeric powder is obtained from the plant Curcuma longa, a tropical plant grown in Southern and South eastern tropical parts of Asia. The plant grows up to 1 meter height with a short stem and crumpled leaves. Preparation of Turmeric Powder: The rhizome of turmeric is used to make powder. […]
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Posted under Category : Health Fundas Garlic Botanical Name: The scientific name of garlic is Allium sativum that belongs to the family Liliaceae. Garlic is used by the people since ancient times in the preparation of food. Garlic is cultivated in all temperate climatic regions of the world. Garlic is not only used as a […]
Continue reading …Ajowan – Chemical Constituents, Synonyms and Medicinal Uses
November 29, 2012 Comments Off on Ajowan – Chemical Constituents, Synonyms and Medicinal Uses
Biological Source of Ajowan: Ajowan consists of the dried ripe fruits of the plant known as ‘Trachyspermum ammi’, belonging to the family Umbelliferae. It is also known as “Trachyspermum copticum” and “Carum copticum“. Distribution and Cultivation of Ajowan Plants: Ajowan plant is native to Egypt and its cultivation is carried out in countries like Iran, […]
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