Medicinal Plants & Herbs are powerful plants that have both nutritional and health benefits. They have phytochemicals with amazing health benefits, and nutritional value
Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum, or Ocimum tenuiflorum) or Tulsi, Tulasi, “Queen of herbs”, “Mother Medicine of Nature” is a plant belonging to the family, Lamiaceae. It’s one of the most significant medicinal plant in Ayurvedic medicine. The name Tulsi, is derived from Sanskrit, and it means “matchless one”. Other names of the herb are Thai … Read more
Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), or great basil or Saint-Joseph’s-wort, is a plant belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae. The genus, Ocimum, has 50 to 150 species of plants. Ocimum basilicum is a highly aromatic herb with pleasant taste. The plant has square, branching stems, opposite leaves, brown or black seeds, and flower spikes. The flowers … Read more
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale L. syn. Taraxacum vulgaris L.) is an edible plant belonging to the family, Asteraceae. Dandelion is derived from the French word, dent de leon, meaning “lion’s tooth”. The Latin name, Taraxacum is from the Greek word, meaning “disease remedy”. Other common names of dandelion plant are lion’s-tooth, clock flower, cankerwort, Irish daisy, … Read more
Beetroot juice is a simple combo of beetroot, celery, and apple. Beet is one of the healthiest and most medicinal vegetables. It has been scientifically proven to lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health, along with other numerous functions. This is a result of the diverse nutritional composition it possesses ranging from vitamins, minerals, folate, … Read more
Beetroot or beets (Beta Vulgaris) is the edible taproot part of a beet plant. It is a herbaceous vegetable that is widely consumed because of its high nutritional composition. It belongs to the Beta L. genus, Betoideae subfamily, Amaranthaceae family (also known as the goosefoot), and Caryophyllales order. Beetroot is a biennial plant that produces flowers … Read more
Bay leaf, known as Laurus nobilis, sweet bay, laurel leaf, leaf of the sweet bay tree, is a popular perennial herb used in numerous cuisines around the world for its distinctive flavor and aroma. It is an evergreen plant that belongs to the family laurel (Lauraceae). It has been cultivated throughout European, tropical, subtropical, and … Read more
Uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas, are a benign tumor common in women of reproductive age. Though the tumor is not cancerous and rarely symptomatic, it may cause severe symptoms such as anemia, uterine bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure, back pain, constipation, or infertility, in some women. It is more common in black people than other … Read more
Thyme, also called (Thymus vulgaris L.) is an evergreen plant herb from the family, Labiatae (Lamiaceae). The name thyme is from a Latin word, Thymún or Greek, Thymon meaning “perfume”. The pleasant aroma is from the essential oil. Thyme has over 500 species, but prominent among them are Thymus zygis, Thymus vulgaris, Thymus hyemalis, Thymus … Read more
Zobo drink or roselle juice is a purple-colored drink that is popular in the Northern part of Nigeria. It is also known as zoborodo or hibiscus tea because it is gotten from the Roselle plant – Hibiscus sabdariffa. It is from the genus Hibiscus (Malvaceae). Other names are roselle, hibiscus, Jamaica sorrel or red sorrel … Read more
Ginger and garlic are a nutritional and medicinal powerhouse that has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. Both plants are natural antioxidants, and taking them together as a mixture gives the body the right balance of health and nutritional benefits. They contain vital minerals, vitamins, and other bioactive elements that are of immense health … Read more