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Description
A small perennial creeping herb, water hyssop has numerous branches that are succulent and rooting at the nodes. The branches are about 10 to 30 cm long. The leaves are oblong, petiole, punctuate, decussate, sessile and fleshy. The small and white flowers are axillary, solitary with peduncles and the tips are purple. The seeds are oblong, truncate and longitudinally ribbed, with transverse striations in between the ribs. Fruits and flowers appear in summers. The annual creeping plant is found throughout India, including the Northeastern Region. It is commonly known as bengsaga and brahmi in Hindi; mandukiparni, manduki, brahmi and saraswati in Sanskrit; thulakudi in Bengali; karivanna in Marathi; khandabrahmi in Gujarati; vallaraikirai in Tamil and mandukabrahami in Telugu.
Plant Chemicals
(+) - brahmine, herpestine, hydrocotyline, saponins, monnierin, hersaponin, bacoside A, bacoside B, bacopasides, D-mannitol, betulic acid, ß-sitosterol, stigmasterol, heptacosane, octacosane, nonacosane, triacontane, hentriacontane, dotriacontane, nicotine, 3-formyl-4-hydroxy-2H-pyran, luteolin and its 7-glucoside, a-alamine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, serine and its esters, pectic acid, fatty acids, tannin, volatile oil, ascorbic acid, thankunic acid, asiatic acid, brahamoside, brahminoside, brahmic acid, isobrahmic acid, betulinic acid, wogonin, oroxindin, sterols.
Uses & Benefits of Vallarai ( Bacopa)
Pregnant and nursing women should consult a health care professional before using water hyssop, even though no effects have been found on the consumption of this herb by them.
Vallarai herb to maintain youthful vigour and strength
Centella
asiatica, also known as ‘Vallarai’ in South India, belongs to the
family of herbs that help in maintaining youthful vigour and strength,
reveals Charaka, the foremost exponent of Ayurveda.
Apart from providing vigour and strength, it improves the receptive capacity of the mind, improves memory, voice, physical stamina, complexion and digestive capacity of the body. The herb is also advisable for diabetics and people suffering from anaemia. The extracts of the plant are also being used in cosmetology as an ingredient in face creams and anti-wrinkle creams.
Vallarai should however, not be confused with Brahmi, as the former is grown naturally on the banks of ponds, streams, rice fields and even at home without much effort. The leaves of the plant, which is slightly bitter in taste, could be dried and powdered, and a quarter teaspoon of the powder could be taken regularly as a general tonic by adults or could be included while cooking food.
Vallarai tonic is also found to improve memory power among children, when given in small proportions by mixing concentrated aqueous extracts with sugar and honey. The tonic does not require any terminal processing, except addition of milk, to a tablespoon of the tonic.
Vallarai, being a well-known traditional herb in India, is mainly used as an alternative tonic and diuretic, and with no side effects being found, it is safe for use. Pregnant women should however, consult a physician prior to use.
| Botanical Name(s) Family Name Kingdom Division Class Order Family Genus Species Popular Name(s) Parts Used Habitat |
Bacopa Monniera Scrophulariaceae Plantae Magnoliophyta Magnoliopsida Lamiales Plantaginaceae Bacopa B. Monnieri Herpestis Monnieria, Thyme leaved Gratiola, Brahmi, Bacopa, Babies Tear Whole Plant Grows in marshy places and cultivated throughout India |
A small perennial creeping herb, water hyssop has numerous branches that are succulent and rooting at the nodes. The branches are about 10 to 30 cm long. The leaves are oblong, petiole, punctuate, decussate, sessile and fleshy. The small and white flowers are axillary, solitary with peduncles and the tips are purple. The seeds are oblong, truncate and longitudinally ribbed, with transverse striations in between the ribs. Fruits and flowers appear in summers. The annual creeping plant is found throughout India, including the Northeastern Region. It is commonly known as bengsaga and brahmi in Hindi; mandukiparni, manduki, brahmi and saraswati in Sanskrit; thulakudi in Bengali; karivanna in Marathi; khandabrahmi in Gujarati; vallaraikirai in Tamil and mandukabrahami in Telugu.
Plant Chemicals
(+) - brahmine, herpestine, hydrocotyline, saponins, monnierin, hersaponin, bacoside A, bacoside B, bacopasides, D-mannitol, betulic acid, ß-sitosterol, stigmasterol, heptacosane, octacosane, nonacosane, triacontane, hentriacontane, dotriacontane, nicotine, 3-formyl-4-hydroxy-2H-pyran, luteolin and its 7-glucoside, a-alamine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, serine and its esters, pectic acid, fatty acids, tannin, volatile oil, ascorbic acid, thankunic acid, asiatic acid, brahamoside, brahminoside, brahmic acid, isobrahmic acid, betulinic acid, wogonin, oroxindin, sterols.
Uses & Benefits of Vallarai ( Bacopa)
Water hyssop is commonly used as a brain tonic to improve mental alertness and enhance learning and academic performance.
- The herb has antioxidant, cardiotonic and anticancer properties
- It improves intellect, memory, consciousness, mental acuity, mental clarity and longevity It improves intellect, memory, consciousness, mental acuity, mental clarity and longevity
- Water hyssop calms the mind and promotes relaxation.
- The herb is used to remedy skin problems, such as eczema, psoriasis, abscess and ulcerations.
- It is also believed to stimulate the growth of skin, hair and nails.
- Water hyssop is very effective in treating bronchitis, asthma, hoarseness, arthritis, rheumatism, backache, leprosy, leucoderma, constipation, hair loss, fever and digestive problems.
- The herb increases protein synthesis and activity in brain cells and decreases anxiety, restlessness and senility.
- It is useful in nervous exhaustion and nervous deficit, caused due to injury and stroke.
- Since water hyssop is bitter in taste, it is used in salads and soups, as a cooked lea vegetable and is pickled as well.
The herb is largely used in inflammations, tumor, splenomegaly, dysmenorrhoea and general debility.
- It is used as a blood cleanser and considered good for the heart. The leaves are useful as a diuretic and aperient.
Pregnant and nursing women should consult a health care professional before using water hyssop, even though no effects have been found on the consumption of this herb by them.
Vallarai herb to maintain youthful vigour and strength
Centella
asiatica, also known as ‘Vallarai’ in South India, belongs to the
family of herbs that help in maintaining youthful vigour and strength,
reveals Charaka, the foremost exponent of Ayurveda.Apart from providing vigour and strength, it improves the receptive capacity of the mind, improves memory, voice, physical stamina, complexion and digestive capacity of the body. The herb is also advisable for diabetics and people suffering from anaemia. The extracts of the plant are also being used in cosmetology as an ingredient in face creams and anti-wrinkle creams.
Vallarai should however, not be confused with Brahmi, as the former is grown naturally on the banks of ponds, streams, rice fields and even at home without much effort. The leaves of the plant, which is slightly bitter in taste, could be dried and powdered, and a quarter teaspoon of the powder could be taken regularly as a general tonic by adults or could be included while cooking food.
Vallarai tonic is also found to improve memory power among children, when given in small proportions by mixing concentrated aqueous extracts with sugar and honey. The tonic does not require any terminal processing, except addition of milk, to a tablespoon of the tonic.
Vallarai, being a well-known traditional herb in India, is mainly used as an alternative tonic and diuretic, and with no side effects being found, it is safe for use. Pregnant women should however, consult a physician prior to use.
Description
Neem
products have medicinal properties that prove to be anthelmintic,
antifungal, anti-diabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fertility and
sedative.
Benefits Of Neem 
Neem
oil, when used as a substitute for hair oil, provides amazing results.
It prevents hair from graying and also effective in treating dandruff,
lice and hair fall.
Spirulina
is called a super food because its nutrient content is more potent than
any other food. Many of the essential nutrients needed by our bodies
are concentrated in spirulina. It is comprised of at least 60%
all-vegetable protein, essential vitamins and phytonutrients such as
the rare essential fatty acid GLA, sulfolipids, glycolipids and
polysaccharides.
As stated by NASA:"The Nutritional value of 1kg spirulina is equivalent to 1,000kgs of assorted fruits and vegetables". 
How should Spirulina be stored?
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Henna Body Painting 
For
henna powder to release the dye you will have to make a paste of the
henna powder with water or lemon juice. There are a number of things
that can be added to the henna powder to make a paste that will stain
your skin or hair the color you desire. Most people follow a trial and
error method and finally come up with a recipe that suits their needs.
Given below is a basic henna paste recipe, you can try it out and add
to it to suit your needs. To make henna paste or mehendi 
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Gymnema
Sylvestre is a woody climbing plant that grows in the tropical forests
of central and southern India. The leaves lamina is ovate, elliptic or
ovate-lanceolate, with both surfaces pubescent. The flowers are small
bell-shaped yellow color. The leaves of gurmar are used medicinally,
for its unique property to directly mask the tongue’s ability to taste
sweet foods; at the same time suppresses glucose absorption from the
intestine. This is the reason it is known in Hindi as gurmar, or
"destroyer of sugar."
The
U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) find “good scientific evidence” that Gymnema Sylvestre can
be helpful in controlling blood sugar levels in people with type 1 and
type 2 diabetes when used in conjunction with insulin and other
medications as prescribed by a doctor. It is important that people with
existing blood sugar issues talk to their doctors before adding gymnema
sylvestre to their diet, as insulin or other medications may need to be
reduced.
Gymnema
Sylvestre leaf is believed to benefit people with diabetes, rheumatoid
arthritis and gout. In people with type II diabetes, it has been shown
that the majority of patients who took this herb were able to reduce
their prescription medications. It helps support healthy blood sugar
levels and also possesses antiviral and lipid lowering effects. For
this reason, Gymnema Sylvestre leaf is also thought to help maintain
healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Other benefits include
suppressing the appetite by reducing the sugar cravings. It is also
touted for effectively blocking the absorption of sugar and
carbohydrates, and enhancing pancreatic function. Anemia and
osteoporosis sufferers have also been shown to benefit from the use of
Gymnema Sylvestre leaf. Cardiopathy, jaundice and constipation have
also been treated effectively with this botanical herb.