Herbs and spices for health and wellness

15Mar 2019 by Babi Ghosh

11 Best Ways and Remedies to Get Rid of Bhang Hangover this Holi

For me, the Holi celebrations remain incomplete without Thandai with bhang. And I am sure, there are many who take bhang, just once in a year on holi. Bhang is an herbal blend that is made from the leaves and the buds of the cannabis plant. It is just fun having bhang on holi and that is why many of us cannot resist the urge of drinking bhang ka sharbat or bhang thandai in Holi. But the problem occurs when you don’t know how much to drink and you end up drinking bhang a little more than you can actually digest. When you over consume the bhang, you are going to have a long and strong hangover. If you have had bhang hangover last holi and you are wondering about…

19Sep 2018 by Babi Ghosh

11 Best Anti-Aging Herbs to Get Flawless Glowing Youthful Skin Easily

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Some time back, I wrote an article on the best homemade anti-aging face masks that help get youthful skin easily, which was quite appreciated by many. In it, I had given a list of home remedies using several natural medicinal ingredients of varied categories like for example, spices, fruits, vegetables, oils etc. and after that, I got some requests to write on some anti-aging face masks using that will include several anti-aging herbs and hence this post. In this post, I am going to share a list of 11 best anti-aging herbs that can help you get flawless glowing and youthful skin easily and naturally. (more…)

10Jul 2018 by Babi Ghosh

15 Incredible Benefits of Tulsi Tea for Skin, Hair & Weight Loss

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As far as Ayurveda goes, Tulsi or the holy basil is known as the queen of herbs. It is considered to be a wonder herb that offers a number of health benefits. It is actually the Sanskrit name of Basil which apart from being connected to holiness, is used various remedies to treat a number of health disorders since ages. While relieving us of stress has always been considered to be one of the primary benefits of tulsi, modern research has shown this wonder herb to have many more amazing benefits. Being a wonderful stress reliever to boosting immunity, heart health, kidney conditions; there are a number of benefits of tulsi tea. And today, I am going to talk about the 15 incredible benefits of tulsi tea. Apart from talking…

18Oct 2017 by Babi Ghosh

12 Simple Detox Water Recipes to Lose Weight Easily and Quickly

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Studies have proved that water improves metabolism in our body and hence it is a very critical ingredient to regulate our body weight. However, plain water tastes boring, so you can infuse it with other healthy fruits, vegetables and herbs that will add to the taste to it. Infused water is the recent craze among younger lot for reducing weight. Well, in case you are wondering about the recipes of the detox water to lose weight, then here’s the post worth reading. In today’s post, I am sharing 12 simple detox water recipes to lose weight. These detox water recipes are easy to make and it works effectively in regulating body weight. (more…)

12Jul 2017 by Babi Ghosh

Surprising Benefits of Ashwagandha Backed by Science

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Ayurveda has become a part of our day-to-day lives since time immemorial. Starting from health issues to beauty enhancement, we seem to depend on ayurveda. One such powerful herb used in ayurvedic healing is Ashwagandha. Today in this post, I will share with you the detailed study on Ashwagandha. We’ll learn about what Ashwagandha is, what the health benefits of Ashwagandha are and how it’s beneficial for both men and women. (more…)

11Jul 2017 by Babi Ghosh

15 Side Effects of Aloe Vera You Should be Aware of

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I am sure you have heard about the various health benefits of aloe vera gel and aloe vera juice. Some of the most common health benefits include treatment of hair fall, skin care, weight loss and cure of other health issues like blood pressure, cholesterol, constipation and diabetes. But did you know that there are some side effects of aloe vera? We all know aloe vera as magical herb which is loaded with medicinal properties and offers a number of health benefits. But did you know there may be side effects of aloe vera gel, juice and its latex? Well that’s what we are discussing in this post. (more…)

25Apr 2017 by Babi Ghosh

Benefits of Eating Ginger: Good for Stomach and Digestion

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Ginger is a root vegetable which is consumed in India and many other countries around the world. There are many benefits of eating ginger and probably that’s the reason why it’s used across the world, in various types of cooking and recipes. In Ayurveda, which is an ancient discipline of Indian medicine, ginger is used to cure various ailments, especially gastrointestinal issues. There are various clinical and non clinical trials suggest that eating ginger can help immensely in treating nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. (more…)

16Feb 2017 by Babi Ghosh

How to Use Aloe Vera on Skin and Hair for Maximum Benefits

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Aloe - the plant of immortality is a magical herb. It is good for your skin, hair and overall health. You can apply aloe vera on skin to degrease oily skin, cure pimples, acne, skin whitening and to deal with other types of skin related issues like skin irritation. Aloe vera can also be applied on hair to cure dandruff and fight hair fall. It can also be used as a conditioner to nourish the scalp and moisturize the hair. (more…)

02Feb 2017 by Babi Ghosh

Papaya Leaves Juice to Cure Dengue Fever? Here’s What Researchers Say

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The rates of dengue fever are ever rising and we cannot just prevent it. And dengue fever is not limited to one specific city or geographic region, reports of dengue fever comes from various cities in India and around the globe. Can papaya leaves juice and extracts really cure dengue fever? Yes, that is what the clinical evidence says. Papaya fruits are truly beneficial for your heath and juice extracts from its leaves can help increase the blood Platelets count and offer relief from dengue fever. Today in this post, we are going to talk about how papaya leaves juice can help cure dengue fever and what researchers say about it. (more…)

16Jan 2017 by Babi Ghosh

Surprising Health Benefits of Turmeric or Haldi

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Turmeric is a herb belonging to the ginger family which grows mainly in Southeast Asia, primarily in India. Turmeric is most commonly used in Asia including India, Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan and Sri Lanka as spice. Turmeric is loaded with medicinal properties and has many health benefits. Turmeric has a special compound called ‘curcumin’ that has super healing power. Turmeric is known to cure diabetes, regulate cholesterol, improve immunity and also beneficial for arthritis. Today, we are going to learn about many health benefits of turmeric, and how to get the most of its medicinal properties. (more…)