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Botanical Name: Oenothera biennis Other Names: evening star, sundrop, weedy evening primrose, German rampion, hog weed, King’s cure-all and fever-plant. Originating from North and South America, evening primrose is a plant that thrives in Europe and parts of Asia as well. Characterized by its yellow flowers that bloom at dusk and close during the day,…

Botanical Name: Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels Other Names: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan oil, derived from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.), native to Morocco and southwestern Algeria, is a versatile plant oil. In Moroccan culinary practices, argan oil is employed to dip bread during breakfast or to drizzle on dishes like…

Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo L. Other Names: black oil, green gold, Pepita Oil The dark green pumpkin seed oil boasts a substantial content of free fatty acids, featuring four primary fatty acids—oleic, linoleic, palmitic, and stearic. These acids are present in a relative distribution of 43.8%, 33.1%, 13.4%, and 7.8%, respectively, collectively representing an impressive…

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) constitute a category of fats present in oils like coconut and palm oil. Over the past few years, MCT oil has garnered attention as a dietary supplement, with studies indicating potential health advantages that span heightened energy levels to enhanced appetite management. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical Name: Cassia angustifolia Other Names: Senai, Nelavarike, Nilavirai, Nelatangedu, Nilavilakku, Swarnapatri. Senna is the fruit (pod) or leaf of the plant Senna alexandrina. It is approved in the US as a laxative for short-term treatment of constipation. Senna contains many chemicals called sennosides. Sennosides irritate the lining of the bowel, which causes a laxative effect. Medicinal…

Botanical Name: Cassia angustifolia Other Names: Senai, Nelavarike, Nilavirai, Nelatangedu, Nilavilakku, Swarnapatri in Sanskrit. A senna pod, derived from the dried fruit of the senna plant, serves as a natural remedy for constipation due to its purgative and laxative properties. These herbal laxatives are commonly utilized to address constipation concerns, with dried senna pods being…

Botanical Name: Trientalis borealis Raf. Other Names: Star Flower, Northern Starflower, American Starflower, Mayflower, Star-chickweed, Chickweed Wintergreen, and Star-of-Bethlehem. Starflower, a perennial herb, thrives from slender, creeping rhizomes. Its leaves are uncomplicated, arranged in whorls of 5 to 9 at the stem’s apex. These leaves are either stemless or possess very short stalks, exhibiting a structure that…

Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens, C Other Names: Himalayan cypress or Bhutan cypress Cypresses have spherical seed cones. Seed cones, like female flowers, receive pollen and develop seeds. The seed cones are usually woody to protect the developing seeds. In cypresses the protection is achieved by interlocking cone scales. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical Name: Jasminum Other Names: Juhi, Chameli, Mogra, Champa Bela, Mogra, Motia, Chameli, Malli puvvu, Jaati, Mulla, Mallige, Juhi, Mogra or Moonlight in the grove. Jasminum is a diverse genus encompassing nearly 200 species, spanning from the well-known Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) to more exotic varieties like the Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum). Medicinal Uses: