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, Wheatgrass is known to be a natural detoxifier of liver and a blood protector. The enzymes and amino acids found in wheatgrass are widely believed to help protect us from carcinogens and act as an anti-pollutant, stimulating metabolism, regulating blood pressure and enriching the blood.
Traditionally, Neem (Indian Lilac) has been an integral part of Ayurveda for its various health benefits. Nimbi din compound derived from the Neem tree is known to show great potential for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. It’s believed to encourage development of a healthy immune system.
“Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) is an Ayurvedic herb that has been used and advocated in Indian medicine for ages”
Botanical Name(s): Azadirachta Indica, Tinospora Cordifolia
Popular Name(s): Neem (Indian Lilac), Giloy/ Guduchi (Heart-leaved moonseed)
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.