Category Archives: Spiritual Herbs

Bermuda grass (Arugampul, Dhub) – Cynodon dactylon

Posted on July 10, 2011 by admin

Arugampul is endowed with excellent medicinal properties and has been used in villages of India from time immemorial to treat various diseases. Siddha and Ayurveda systems use Bermuda grass in preparing various concoctions. In South India Arugampul is regarded as … Continue reading →

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Turmeric (Manjal, Haldi) – Curcuma longa

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Editor

Turmeric “the golden spice of life” is one of most essential spice used as an important ingredient in culinary all over the world. Turmeric is a tropical plant perennial herbs, curcuma domestically cultivated in India since ancient time. As early … Continue reading →

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Holy Basil (Tulasi, Tulsi) – Ocimum sanctum

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Editor

Tulasi (The Queen of Herbs, The Holy Doctor) – is the most sacred herb of India. Tulsi is worshiped throughout India, most often regarded as a consort of Vishnu in the form of Mahalakshmi. There are two types of Tulsi worshiped in … Continue reading →

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Neem (Vembu) – Azadirachta indica

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Editor

Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a tree which belongs to Meliaceae family. Neem is native to India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Pakistan, growing in tropical and semi-tropical regions. In India, Neem tree is variously known as “Divine Tree,” “Heal All,” “Nature’s Drugstore,” … Continue reading →

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