By now most of us know that Cholesterol that gets stored in the Coronary Arteries is the major cause of heart disease. To make it simple, as the amount of Cholesterol collected in your arteries, which leads to the Heart, the lumen gets narrow. Hence, the amount of blood that enters your Heart is insufficient. Because of this the heart requires to pump harder, which causes various kinds of cardiovascular diseases. Mostly, Cholesterol is present in fatty acids and is required for the proper usage of foods in our body. It also helps in formation of hormones and bile. It is dubbed as the high density Cholesterol or useful Cholesterol. Other than this, it leads to a build up in the arteries and doesn’t have any apparent function. Hence, this kind of cholesterol is known as bad Cholesterol or  [...]

Our society is looks-obsessed; lots of people believe that being overweight is merely an appearance issue. However, being overweight is a medical concern, since it can critically affect a person's health. We all know that there are certain health problems that are associated with being overweight. Few of the common ones are heart disease and diabetes. However, obesity can go way beyond the common diseases we all usually hear.  If you are overweight, it may affect your joints, sleep, breathing, energy levels and mood. It may have a serious impact on the entire quality of life. Wrong eating habits, inactive lifestyles and heredity are few of the reasons that led to various health related problems. Some of the major problems that are caused due to Obesity are stroke and high blood pressure. For  [...]

Datura Stramonium belongs to the family of Salanaceae and is commonly known as Datura, Stink Weed, Jimson Weed, Mad Apple, Stramonium, Dhatura Tatula, Thorn Apple, Datura Seeds, etc. The seeds, leaves and flowers of the plant are used for various purposes. Datura Stramonium is commonly available in northwestern Himalayas as well as the foot hills of dry slopes to 1800 meters altitude. This Indian herb is narcotic, anodyne, anti spasmodic and ache reliever. It is very helpful in getting relief from the twinge of the bronchitis during asthma. Datura Stramonium is used during the treatment of haemorrhoids and Parkinson’s diseases. The young fruits of Datura are intoxicating and sedative. The roasted leaves of Datura  [...]

Dill seed is a perennial herb and is the sole kind of the genus Anethum. According to some botanists it is related to Peucedanum graveolens genus. In Norse meaning of "dill" is "to lull". It is believed that Dill tea is useful in curing insomnia. Dill seeds are light brown in colour and are winged and oval. It has one flat side and has two ridges; on the other hand the other side is convex and has three oil channels and three ridges. The stalks and leaves of the dill plant are aromatic. They are mostly used fresh or pickling. Dill seeds have a sweet aroma; however it is faintly bitter in taste. These seeds contain carvone and are considered as carminative. Dill is an erect umbelliferous plant that grows to about 3 feet. The dill leaves are fernlike and feathery. There are yellow  [...]

The three Indian herbs commonly used for system detoxification are: Shatavari: The botanical name of this Ayurvedic herb is Asparagus racemosus; it belongs to the family of lilies. This herb grows in regions of Africa and northern India having tropical climates. Shatavari is rich in mucilage contents, which makes the herb an excellent system detoxifier. Mucilage is a complex carbohydrate in nature and helps our body in releasing waste products from our large intestine. Shatavari also possesses diuretic properties, which allows it to flush out the toxins from our kidneys through urine stimulation. Shatavari can also promote bile  [...]

Babool or Acacia Nilotica is an Indian herb used since the ancient times for treating a number of ailments. The discussion below will inform you about the most prominent health benefits offered by Babool. Babool is known for its aphrodisiac, cooling and nutritive properties. These features of the herb make it an excellent remedy for liver disorders. A tonic is prepared using the leaves of babool for the treatment of liver problems. A paste prepare from the fruits of babool tree when applied topically on factures and wounds speeds up the healing process of the injuries. You can  [...]