It is a famous plant profoundly found in the Western ghats and Konkan. It is extensively used while cooking in various preparations by the people in Konkan, Maharashtra. Kokum sharbat is a famous coolant used in summer by the people of India. It has a sweet and sour taste, hence…
It is a plant found in almost every household. Easy to plant and easy to take care of. It doesn’t need much water, but just enough sunlight. But this mere plant has got many medicinal properties. The leaves of the plant and its juice are most useful. Also, काळा बोळ…
Popularly known as आवळा in Marathi, is a seasonal fruit yet very dear to most. It is found in abundance in the winter season. It has got immense importance in Ayurveda due to the combination of Hirda, Aawla, and Beheda called त्रिफळा. Also, it alone is one of the best…
Grapes have been described in Ayurveda as फलोत्तोमा, which means the best in all fruits. The raisins obtained by drying the grapes are the best to release constipation and bloating. Particularly black raisins are used for this purpose.Draksha fruit has got immense importance in Ayurveda, Maharishi Vagbhata has described Drakasha…
Also known as सुंठ in Marathi, which is dried ginger, and the one known as आलं or आर्द्रक is the fresh ginger. Both are an integral part of our spices. Although both are derived from the same plant and are similar, their properties differ in some manner. Dry ginger is…
Tulsi is a plant found in almost every house. Hindus worship this plant as this plant is dear to Lord Vishnu. Mythology says that Tulsi is a reincarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu's dear wife. Hence, its alternative names are Vaishnavi, Haripriya, Vishnupatni, etc. and it is known as Holy.…