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A simple yet powerful rhythmic breathing technique that de-stresses, and cleanses at the cellular level, and effectively draws you into a deep state of meditation. Reasons why you should learn Sudarshan Kriya Have More Energy and Experience Greater Happiness Sudarshan Kriya reduces stress and fatigue while increasing positive emotions and energy levels. Gain Mastery Over Your Mind and Emotions Sudarshan Kriya increases feelings of calm and the ability to regulate your emotional reactions. Be More Productive Capacity to multitask and make better decisions. Be Healthier Sudarshan Kriya boosts brain, hormone, and immune system functioning and its beneficial effects reach all the way down to the DNA. Improve Your Relationships Sudarshan Kriya significantly boosts feelings of social connectedness and naturally improves your relationships with people around you. Beat the Blues Sudarshan Kriya has proven to decrease anxiety and depression, and increase optimism and serenity. ...

KALIHARI / GLORY LILY Plant Profile Family : Wurmbaeoidae of Liliaceae English name : Glory Lily Indian name : Langali, Visalya (Sanskrit)  Kalihari, Languli (Hindi)  Agnishike, Gowrihoovu, Akkatangiballi (Kannada)  Kalappaikkilanku, Nabhikkodi (Tamil) Species : Gloriosa superba Linn. Distribution : Indian, Africa, Asia, Indochina  Madagascar, Sir Lanka, USA MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND USES • Seeds are rich source of Colchicine used against gout, rheumatism and in botanical researches inducing polyploidy. • The tubers are sued as tonic, antipatriotic, antihelmenthic and also against snake bite in Indian systems of medicine.  PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY SOIL • In Southern India, it is found growing successfully in red or black loamy soils with medium water holding capacity and good drainage. • A soil pH range between 6-7 has been found suitable to raise this crop. CLIMATE • It is a tropical plant and comes up well under warm humid regions. • It grows upto an e...

Cultivation and Post-Harvest Technology of Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). Milk thistle (Silybum marianum is a medicinal plant cultivated in Parts of UP, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Tamilnadu, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. It is an important medicinal plant used by man from ancient times. Milk Thistle is an herbal supplement that detoxifies and protects vital liver functions and positive effects on the liver and gallbladder. The seeds contain the highest concentrations of the active compound, silymarin. Silymarin is an antioxidant that reduces free radical production and oxidative damage. It may also inhibit the binding of toxins to the liver. In animals, silymarin reduces liver injury caused by acetaminophen and has been shown to have positive effects on alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis and toxin-induced liver problems. Milk thistle has been used for over 2,000 years as a natural treatment for liver disorders. This plant is a spiny nature s...

Are you thinking or worried about how to do agarwood plantation and cultivation? This article helps you to set up and maintain the agarwood plantation and cultivation. Agarwood also known as Oud has been extensively used for making several valuable products over decades. Agarwood is a resinous heartwood that naturally occurs in the Aquilaria trees that commonly grow in the Himalayan foothills of South Asia and in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. Though Aquilaria tree, the most important source of agarwood is commonly found in countries such as India, Malaysia, and Thailand, its globally increasing demand makes agarwood farming the choice of many people these days. Agarwood Plantation Since the Agarwood tree can grow on a wide range of soil and under diverse conditions, cultivation of this valuable incense has not been a concern for farmers. Agarwood tree is planted mainly during the beginning of rainy season. Agar is mainly formed inside the trunk or root of the tree whe...

Nigella Sativa How to Grow Black Cumin: After the last good frost of the winter season is the best time to plant your black cumin herb seeds outside. There are some gardeners who will grow the black cumin, also known as Nigella Sativa in several successive weeks after the final frost which is great to do if you want your harvesting season to last longer. Black cumin also make great accents to flower arrangements when their pods are dried. They are also edible as a seasoning to almost any type of food you choose to make. Seed Sowing Depth: Your black cumin seeds should be sown in a total of about of about 8 to 10 inches in rich soil. Each seed should lay about 1/8 inch under the top layer of soil. Each seed should be planted 4 to 6 inches apart to allow for adequate growth until the plant is ready to be harvested. It is recommended to sow your black cumin seeds outdoors after the last deep frost of the winter when at all possible. All seed...

All About Cornflower Cornflower is a common wildflower that has been cultivated as a garden flower for centuries. Originally a native of the near East, cornflower now grows wild over much of Europe and the temperate regions of North America. The cornflower gets its formal name from a minor goddess, Cyanus, and its genus name from a mythical Centaur whose name was Chiron. DIFFERENT NAMES OF CORNFLOWER Common name: Cornflower, bachelor’s button, bluebottle, hurt sickle or cyanic flower. Botanical name: Centaurea cyanus COMMON CHARACTERISTICS Varieties: Popular varieties of Cineraria are Gold Center, Hansa Dwarf, Stellata Single, Nana Compacta, Early Favourite , Master, Maxima Grandiflora, Maxima Nana, Nana Multiflora and Copaenhagen Market Design ideas: Borders, cut flowers etc. Height: 24-36 inches Flowering season: They generally bloom in the late Spring and early summer. Flower: The flowers are most commonly an intense blue c...

BRAHMI B.Name : Bacopa monnieri Family : Scorphulariaceae Brahmi is found in humid and warmer parts of the world. It is a common creeping annual growing in damp and marshy areas. Uses: The whole plant is used in indigenous system of medicine as a nerve tonic and for epilepsy and insanity. It is also being used as diuretic and for treating rheumatisim, asthma and hoarseness. Besides, brahmi also has good potency in controlling cough, fever and diabetes. Because of its inherent potential of enhancing memory and vitality, this miracle plant is gaining attention for its commercial cultivation globally. This plant is considered among one of the ‘celestrial drugs’ (Divya ausadhi), when consumed with milk for six months. In siddha system of medicine, the plant is useful against painful joints, swelling in joints, peripheral neuritis, constipation and burning urination. It is also used in convulsions, mental retardation, chest congestion and laryngitis. Soil and climate: ...

Ginger is cultivated in many states in India. Dry ginger has good demand abroad especially in the Middle East markets. India is the largest exporter of dry ginger. Ginger is a tropical crop adapted for cultivation even in regions of subtropical climate such as the high ranges. This crop thrives best in well drained friable loamy soils rich in humus. Being an exhaustive crop, it may not be desirable to grow ginger in the same field year after year. Therefore, it is essential to convert the whole farm as organic with ginger as one of the crops in rotation. The crop cannot withstand water logging and hence soils with good drainage are preferred for its cultivation. In order to cultivate ginger organically an isolation distance of 25m wide is to be left on all around from the conventional farm. The produce from this isolation belt shall not be treated as organic. Being an annual crop, the conversion period required will be two years. Ginger can be cultivated organically as an inter or mixe...

Farming is a serious business and not all smooth sailing. If you are curious to know about the pre-planting activities and what goes on in the fields. You have to discover firsthand how the farmers go about their business of planting Lakadong turmeric. Know more about which Lakadong turmeric seeds farmers use, how they care for these seeds, and how they prepare them and the soil for planting. You can also learn more about what manure they use or whether they add fertilizers and pesticides at all. Or how long does it take for turmeric plants to mature? Planting season is the best season to find out everything about their methods. Here’s how the farmers go about preparing to plant their Lakadong turmeric seeds. Farmers Choosy About Lakadong Turmeric Seeds Lakadong turmeric farmers are choosy about selecting and preserving the best seed material for their future produce. Seeds will have to be free from any kind of blemish or sign of disease and of a healthy size an...

TURMERIC (Curcuma longa) is a familiar and important spice in South and South East Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is popularly known for its bittersweet flavour and the bright yellow colour it adds to curries. It is extracted from the rhizome, an underground horizontal stem that resembles a tuberous root Over the last few years, turmeric also referred to as curcumin, has come to be recognized as one of the world’s healthiest superfoods. People from the East have known about the power of turmeric and have been using it for well over hundred years now. The Indians are especially known for using turmeric generously — both as spice for their food and for medicinal purposes.  Though this multi-functional plant has been around for ages, it's only until recently that modern medical experts have started to really research these roots for their medicinal power and have found the age old wisdom regarding its benefits to be true. 🍂ETYMOL...