The word Aloe is derived from the Arabic word ‘Alloeh’, which means shiny and bitter. For thousands of years, people have recognized the healing and moisturizing properties of the Aloe Vera plant. Traditionally, it’s believed to help maintain & promote digestion, a healthy immune system and a healthy skin. Additionally, though its taste is sour, bitter and astringent and its quite fibrous. Indian Gooseberry (amla) is known to be rich in Vitamin C and full of powerful antioxidants and believed to have various health benefits.
Botanical Name(s):
Aloe Barbadensis Miller, Emblica officinalis
Traditionally known benefits of this herb:
Dosage: 20 ml. twice a day before food.
Not much needs to be said about this vegetable, though it has a rigid surface and is bitter in taste, bitter melon is believed to have a host of medicinal properties including helping with balancing and regulating blood sugar level. Though it’s traditionally believed to be “A healthy way to start the day”, due to bitter taste not many people like to consume it directly, though its benefits far outweigh the unwelcome taste.
Botanical Name: Momordica charantia
Traditionally known benefits of this herb:
Dosage: 30 ml. twice a day before food.
Though it has a rigid surface and is bitter in taste, bitter melon is believed to have a host of medicinal properties including helping with balancing and regulating blood sugar level. Additionally, the juicy pulp of Jamun/ Jambo fruit contains resin, Gallic acid and tannin and the taste can vary from acidic to fairly sweet. The Jamun seed is known to contain a biochemical called ‘jambolin’ and glycoside, which is believed to check the conversion of starch into sugar. It is also a rich source of vitamins A & C. Popular name(s): Jambul, Jamun, Black Plum, Faux Pistachier, Indian Blackberry, Jambol, Doowet and Jambolan. “The fruit of the tree are very tasteful; one who regularly consumes the juice of the jambu tree, does not suffer from old age, disease and can even resist death…” Vayu puran, Chapter 46, Verse 28/29.
Botanical Name:
Momordica charantia, Syzygium cumini
Traditionally known benefits of this herb:
Dosage: 30 ml. twice a day before food.
Aryan Noni (Indian Mulberry) is a unique naturally occurring blend of Morinda Citrifolia & grape seed. It is widely believed to be a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, several B complex vitamins, calcium, sulpher, potassium, phosphorous and some essential amino acids like phenylalanine and tyrosine. It’s believed to encourage development of a healthy immune system and help achieve overall wellbeing. Popular name(s): Indian Mulberry, Great Morinda, Beach Mulberry, Cheese Fruit, Noni.
Botanical Name: Morinda citrifolia
Traditionally known benefits of this herb:
Dosage: 30 ml. twice a day before food.
The juicy pulp of Jamun/ Jambo fruit contains resin, gallic acid and tannin and the taste can vary from acidic to fairly sweet. The Jamun seed is known to contain a bio-chemical called ‘jambolin’ and glycoside, which is believed to check the conversion of starch into sugar. It is also a rich source of vitamins A & C. Popular name(s): Jambul, Jamun, Black Plum, Faux Pistachier, Indian Blackberry, Jambol, Doowet and Jambolan.
All parts of this tree, leaves, bark, fruit and seeds have medicinal properties and are being used in Ayurvedic medicine for treatment of various ailments.
“The fruit of the tree are very tasteful; One who regularly consumes the juice of the jambu tree, does not suffer from old age, disease and can even resist death…”‐ Vayu puran, Chapter 46, Verse 28/29.
Botanical Name: Syzygium cumini
Traditionally known benefits of this herb:
Believed to help with skin related ailments.
Believed to help maintain body temperature.
Believed to help maintain healthy digestion.
Believed to help maintain blood sugar level, which is already in normal range.