Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops known – almost 3000 years ago. It is a plant in the genus Sesamun also called benne. It is grown in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for the edible seeds, which grow in pods. Sudan, Myanmar and India are the largest producers in the world. […]
Lychee tree is a tropical tree native to South China. The tree has been introduced throughout Southeast Asia and South Asia. Cultivation in China is documented from the 11th century. China is the main producer of Lychees, followed by Vietnam, India, other countries in the Indian subcontinent, Madagascar and South Africa. A tall evergreen tree, it bears small […]
‘Always trust your gut; it knows what your head hasn’t figured out yet.’ An anonymous quote but Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine said 2500 years ago, that all diseases begin in the gut. Gut imbalance is the beginning of disease and ill health. Are we really aware that our gut contains 100 million […]
Phytochemicals or Phytonutrients are naturally occurring protective chemicals that are found in foods of plant origin. Studies show that there may be as many as 100 different Phytochemicals in just one serving of vegetables. Phytochemicals and health: Evidence has shown that people who consume a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and therefore in Phytochemicals, […]
The corns of the plant Eleocharis dulcis -are water chestnuts. They have a crispy white flesh and can be eaten raw, lightly boiled, grilled, pickled and now are even canned. The plant comes from China, and they are grown in flooded paddy fields. They are grown widely in India and are presently in season. Nutritional […]
Noni is a plant which is native to Asia, Australia, Polynesia, Samoa and is actually a small shrubby tree. The flowers are white and tubular and the fruit is yellow- greenish-white in colour and large with a pebbled surface. It is now being cultivated in India. It is also known as Morinda Citrifola and Indian […]
Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. Healthy sinuses are filled with air. When they become blocked due to the Common cold, Allergic rhinitis (swelling of the lining of the nose), Nasal polyps or a Deviated septum, then the germs can grow and cause an infection. The most common symptoms […]
The fig is the edible fruit of Focus Carica, a species of small tree in the flowering plant Moraceae. Native to the Mediterranean and Western Asia, it has been cultivated since ancient times and is now widely grown throughout the world, both for its fruit and as an ornamental plant. The flesh is pink and has […]
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, Sciatica affects only one side of your body. Before resorting to heavy medications like Anti inflammatory drugs, Muscle relaxers or Steroids to treat sciatic nerve pain, […]
Acne is a condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells, which cause white heads, black heads and pimples. Acne is a hormonal issue so you are more at risk for breaking out when you are a teenager. However, sometimes, adults who have Androgen excess (a male hormone) […]