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Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa) – A Bitter Herb with Sweet Properties

March 25, 2017
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Katuki is a famous bitter herb of Ayurveda. In fact, Katuki in Sanskrit literally means “Bitter”. It is known as “Picrorhiza Kurroa” scientifically. Basically the word “Picrorhiza” is derived from Greek words “Picro” meaning “bitter” and “Rhiza” meaning “roots”. So it is a herb with bitter root.

It has a root which is a treasure of several medicinal properties. It is a drug with a Sheeta veerya i.e, the drug with a coolant property. Hence it is very useful in removing excessive heat from the body. It has a property to balance Pitta and Kapha which are capable of causing digestion problems like Acidity etc. Thus it helps in improving the metabolism. Because of this it is very effective in management of Obesity, Gouty Arthritis, and Diabetes etc. It has a great role in maintaining the health of liver.

Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata) –

February 21, 2016
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Benefits, Medicinal Usage and Properties

INTRODUCTION

Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata) is grown all over India in beautiful gardens and its self grown trees are found in forests, in the Himalayan valleys and in lower hilly region. Based on the flower types its three main varieties are identified as purple rose: Bauhinia purpurea, white to purplish: bauhinia variegata and yellow flowered: Bauhinia tomentosa. Yellow flowered trees are large in size and grow in hilly areas and its flowers and leaves are larger than the other two varieties. For medicinal purposes generally the white to purplish: bauhinia variegata is used which is described here but in properties all three are the same. This is why if one variety is not available the other variety can be used. Bauhinia acuminata white flower is also used as an ornamental garden plant.

Karela (Bitter Melon) – Usage, Dosage and Medicinal Properties

February 15, 2016
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INTRODUCTION

Its many properties are well known to all diabetic patient, who especially consume its juice and its cooked dish. The following text details about its many more properties.

APPERANCE

Generally, it is grown all over India. Its stem is soft and hairy. Leaves are 1-5inch broad, round with deep serrated corner and are divided into 5-7 section. Flowers are shiny, yellow in colour. Fruits are 1-5 inch long and thick from middle and pointed towards both the ends.