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Ashwagandha root benefits

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Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera) benefits

Dr. Asha Jyoti - January 7, 2020

Introduction Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera of family Solanaceae) is one of the important Rasayana herm in Ayurveda. This herb is adaptogenic that is it helps in...

black garlic benefits

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How to make black garlic and its benefits

Dr. Sapna Baghel - January 7, 2020

Introduction Garlic (Allium sativum L.) has long been used as both a culinary seasoning and medicinal herb. However, excessive consumption and application of fresh garlic...

Sweet woodruff benefits

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Sweet woodruff benefits and side effects

Dr. Asha Jyoti - January 6, 2020

Introduction Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum L) belongs to the family Rubiaceae. It is a shade-loving evergreen perennial herb. The plant is an important medicinal and...

saffron and side effects

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How much saffron to use and its side effects

Dr. Asha Jyoti - January 5, 2020

Saffron an introduction Saffron is the dried red-orange stigma or thread of the flower. It is due to its low availability also known as red...

Black vs White sesame

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Black vs White sesame

Dr. Asha Jyoti - January 5, 2020

The following article gives a detailed description of Black vs White sesame and why the black sesame is good for health than that of...

Air Purifying Plants & Health Benefits

Snake Plant air purification & health benefits

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Snake Plant (Sansevieria) – air purifying indoor plant & health benefits

Dr. Asha Jyoti - January 29, 2018

Areca Palm Health Benefits and air purification

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Areca Palm: Air purifying plant and health benefits

Dr. Asha Jyoti - January 29, 2018

best indoor air purifying plants

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14 best indoor air purifying plants to reduce air pollution

Dr. Asha Jyoti - February 5, 2018

bamboo palm health benefits and air purification

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Bamboo Palm: Health benefits as an indoor plant

Dr. Asha Jyoti - May 23, 2018

Popular Mushrooms & Health Benefits

Cordyceps mushroom benefits

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Cordyceps mushroom benefits and side effects

Dr. Sapna Baghel - August 7, 2019

Name - Cordyceps mushroom Scientific name- Cordyceps sinensis and C. militaris , Family Clavicipitaceae Common name- Caterpillar...

Chenterelle mushroom health benefits

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Chanterelle mushroom health benefits and side effects

Dr. Sapna Baghel - August 6, 2019

Name: Chanterelle mushrooms Scientific name: Cantharellus cibarius, family Cantharellaceae Common name: Yellow Chanterelle, Girrole (France), Golden chanterelle...

<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://i2.wp.com/foodthesis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wood-ear-mushrooms.jpg?resize=218%2C150&ssl=1" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/foodthesis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wood-ear-mushrooms.jpg?zoom=2&resize=218%2C150&ssl=1 436w, https://i2.wp.com/foodthesis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wood-ear-mushrooms.jpg?zoom=3&resize=218%2C150&ssl=1 654w" sizes="(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px" alt="" title="Wood ear mushroom: Health benefits and Side effects" />

Wood ear mushroom: Health benefits and Side effects

Dr. Sapna Baghel - August 6, 2019

Edited By: Dr. Asha Jyoti Bharati Name -Wood ear mushroom Scientific name- Auricularia auricula-judae of family Heterobasidiae Common...

<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://i1.wp.com/foodthesis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/psilocybin-mushrooms.jpg?resize=218%2C150&ssl=1" srcset="https://i1.wp.com/foodthesis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/psilocybin-mushrooms.jpg?zoom=2&resize=218%2C150&ssl=1 436w, https://i1.wp.com/foodthesis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/psilocybin-mushrooms.jpg?zoom=3&resize=218%2C150&ssl=1 654w" sizes="(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px" alt="" title="Magic mushrooms: Health benefits and Side effects" />

Magic mushrooms: Health benefits and Side effects

Dr. Sapna Baghel - August 6, 2019

Edited By: Dr. Asha Jyoti Bharati Magic mushrooms or Psilocybe mushroom or shrooms which is psychoactive...

Maitake mushrooms benefits

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Maitake mushrooms benefits and side effects

Dr. Sapna Baghel - August 5, 2019

Know in one minute about Maitake mushroom Maitake mushrooms are known as Hen of woods. Most...