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Good morning friends, in this series on wellness herbs, today let's meet the humble COMMON BASIL (Ocimum basilicum .L) also known as Sweet Basil. Basil is a great culinary herb from the family Lamiaceae.  Valued for its aromatic leaves, the plant has made its way into varied cuisines worldwide. Known for its highly aromatic leaves, it has become one of the most popular home grown herbs. 🌷ETYMOLOGY The name "basil" comes from the Latin basilius, and the Greek (basilikón phutón), meaning "royal/kingly - possibly referring to basil being a king of herbs. The scientific name's genus Ocimum is derived from Greek word Okimon, meaning smell, in reference to the aromatic nature of the plant. 🌷THE PLANT Basil is an annual, or sometimes a short-lived perennial herb cultivated for its leaves. Depending on the variety, plants can reach heights of between 30 and 150 cm. Its purple stem is squarish in cross-section and the simple leaves are richly gre...

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...