HERBISAURUS

Triphala is a natural energizer and tonic in Ayurvedic medicine. As the name signifies tri (three) phala (fruits) is a mixture of three deseeded fruits of high medicinal value namely Amalaki (Embilica officinalis), Bibhtaki (Terminalia belerica) and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). Medical benefits: Triphala is sweet and sour in taste. It has a warming effect and builds all round strength. It is beneficial for all the systems of the body. Triphala is a mild laxative, antibacter

Peanut or ground nut (Mungfali in Hindi) is a plant that belongs to the pea family with distinctive seeds that grow underground. Peanuts are a delicious and popular snack. Its an annual herb that can grow up to a height of 1.5 feet. It has leaves with four leaflets and clusters of orange veined yellow flowers arranged in spikes. It also has skin pods containing edible pink skinned nuts. Peanuts can be eaten raw, boiled, roasted or fried. They are used in many recipes, chutney

Kiwi fruit, also known as Chinese gooseberry, is the edible berry of a tree native to China. It is a popular fruit in New Zealand and eaten all over the world. It has high nutritious value and delicious taste. The fruit is brown, hairy and oval shaped; it grows on a woody wine. It contains a white pulp at the center, rows of tiny black seeds and greenish flesh. Chemical components: Kiwi fruit is very nutritious. It consists of vitamins, minerals and flavonoids. It has a highe

Ginger (Adrak in Hindi) is a creeping herb that grows up to a height of 2-3 feet. It has long lance shaped leaves with greenish yellow flowers. The most well-known part of the herb is its stem called rhizome, which grows under the ground and has a light brown skin. Ginger is used as spice all over world and has immense medical value. It occupies an important place in Ayurveda, where it is used for treating a range of ailments (hence the name 'Universal medicine ‘). It is an i

Avocado (popularly known as alligator pear and butter fruit) is a delicious fruit that grows on evergreen and tall trees. The avocado tree can grow up to a height of 20 meters. The tree bears alternate leaves, small light yellow flowers and pear shaped single seeded fruit that we know as avocado. The tree is a native of Central Mexico. It also grows in central and south America, particularly Brazil. Part used: Flesh or pulp of fruit. Chemical composition: Avocado contains phy

Green peas (English peas, sweet peas and garden peas) are green round seeds obtained from the pods of plants of the pea family. They are used as vegetable and as beans all over the world in the winters. They form an important ingredient in many cuisines. They can be consumed fresh, preserved in dried form, or frozen. Chemical composition: Protein, fibre, vitamins A, B, C and K, large amount of folate, minerals such as manganese, magnesium, iron, potassium, copper, zinc and ph