Garden herbs of India, Day 1, Chaangeri herb for Vitamin C deficiency

Chaangeri Ayurvedic herb home medicine

To my delight most of the vegetation was a challenge even for our gardeners. I went around tasting every leaf, flower and fruit that came my way. Chaangeri or Indian Sorrel was thus discovered. I called it Khatti Patti, going by the deliciously

21 March, 2014 | Views: 9827

Garden herbs of India, Day 1, Chaangeri herb for Vitamin C deficiency

Chaangeri Ayurvedic herb home medicine

To my delight most of the vegetation was a challenge even for our gardeners. I went around tasting every leaf, flower and fruit that came my way. Chaangeri or Indian Sorrel was thus discovered. I called it Khatti Patti, going by the deliciously

25 February, 2014 | Views: 11260

Tej Patta tree, Bangalore

bay leaf bangalore india

Tej Patta is used in most North Indian curries and rice preparations like Pulao, Rajma, Vadi-Aloo, Dal-makhani and Chole.

15 October, 2014 | Views: 30016

Why should I bother to correct high pitta

cauliflower is a good pitta pacifying food

Pitta is responsible for our discretion faculty, the fire of discretion. It also affects the fire of mind and body metabolism, vision, perception and digestion. Regular mealtimes with a pitta pacifying menu is recommended. Reduce sour and astringent

22 September, 2010 | Views: 12090


Wild flora of Nainital, Kumaon Himalaya Photo Journal

Wild flower in Nainital, Kumaon Himalaya, India

I am am told that the Bicchu booti is a tame thing when compared to the wild flora of Valley of Flowers (Nanda Devi National Park) and Hemkund Sahib. Not all the plants there have been documented. And some have special powers of stinging, causing

26 August, 2010 | Views: 42987

Cleaning your mouth, the Ayurvedic way

 leaves and twigs for oral hygiene, Ayurveda

During the flowering season in March-April, Neem flowers and new leaves are eaten to preempt illness. This takes care of mouth ulcers as well. Neem is also considered an embodiment of Goddess Kali, Shitala Mata and Lakshmi, the destroyer of disease.

19 July, 2010 | Views: 14192



Kajari by Girija Devi, Barase badariya saavan ki