From its unmistakable aroma to its unique star-shaped appearance, star anise is truly a one-of-a-kind spice. Plus, not only is it super versatile and chock-full of flavor, but it also contains a number of compounds that can help kick up your health.
star anise benefits include killing off bacteria and fungus, naturally fighting off the flu, boosting heart health, providing a concentrated dose of antioxidants and keeping blood sugar levels steady.
Coupled with a nutritious diet and active lifestyle, adding this powerful ingredient into your diet may be just what you need to bring your health to the next level.
Amla or Indian Gooseberry is a fruit with several medicinal properties. It is a rich source of vitamin C that shows anti-ageing, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used to fight common cold , sore throat and cough . It is also useful in maintaining the health of the heart, digestive system, skin and hair. This fruit also finds extensive use in treating obesity and respiratory diseases.
It is useful in treating and preventing health issues pertaining to:
Dry Amla though very beneficial is still very hard to swallow. But I have the most amazing solution to this which is that you put the dry amla in a food processor and grind it to convert it into powder for. Now this powder is similar to a magical herb which will cater all your problems and benefit you in abundant ways. You can also extract these benefits through the amla juice as well. So here you won’t mind me telling you that bitter is better.
Health Benefits –
Amla fights common cold and asthma
Amla improves eyesight and eye infections
Amla reduces the risk of cancer
Amla purifies the blood vessels
Amla helps in weight loss
Amla can be used as a pre-workout drink for fat burner
Gokhru Also called Gokshura, ChotaGokhru, Puncture vine, Devil’s weed, Gokhru is a herb that is used to deal with kidney and urinary problems. There are 2 species recognized in India with one called BadaGokhru (Big Gokhru) and the herb described here being called ChotaGokhru (Small Gokhru).
Health benefits:
Gokhru has been used in India to deal with kidney and urinary problems, and also as a sexual libido enhancer. It is also considered an aphrodisiac and libido-enhancer. It was used in Ayurvedic system of medicine to treat asthma, cough, edema and kidney problems and to help reduce the pain while passing urine. Researchers have found this herb to possess hypotensive, aphrodisiac, anti-microbial, anti-cancer and diuretic properties.
Ashwagandha is widely mentioned in various traditional textbooks of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Chinese medicine owing to its wide range of health benefits. Ancient ayurvedic scriptures named this plant ashwagandha which means ‘odour of the horse’ as its roots smell like horse’s urine. It is also known as Ashvakandika, Asgandh, Gandhapatri, and Palashaparni. The synonyms are related to a horse since the herb is a potent aphrodisiac and it is said to provide the stamina of a horse.
Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Its roots and orange-red fruit have been used for hundreds of years for medicinal purposes. The herb is also called Indian ginseng or winter cherry.
The name ashwagandha describes the smell of its root (like a horse). By definition, ashwa means horse.
The herb is considered one of the most important herbs in the Ayurvedic medicine system, a healthcare practice that started in India over 3,000 years ago.
Ayurvedic medicine uses herbs, special diets, and other natural practices as treatment for a variety of conditions. In Ayurvedic medicine, ashwagandha is considered a Rasayana. That means it’s an herb that helps maintain youth, both mentally and physically.
Terminalia is a tree. Three species of terminalia are used for medicine, especially as part of Ayurvedic medicine. These species are Terminalia arjuna, Terminalia bellerica, and Terminalia chebula. Terminalia is most commonly used for heart ailments including heart failure and chest pain. It is also used for diabetes, high cholesterol, and many other condition.
Medicinal Properties
· Cardioprotective
· Antiarrhythmic
· Cardiac Stimulant
· Antianginal
· Cardiac tonic
· Anti-atherogenic
· Inotropic (modifies the speed or force of muscle contractions)
· Antihyperlipidemic
· Anti-thrombotic
· Antihypertensive
· Antioxidant
· Antihemorrhagic
· Anti-osteoporotic
· Anti-herpes virus (it is found in Casuarinin, hydrolysable tannin compound in Arjuna bark)
Amba haldi also known as Mango-ginger’ or ‘Amra Haridra’ in Sanskrit, consists of the rhizome of Curcuma amada Roxb. (Fam. Zingiberaceae). It is closely related to Turmeric with a mango taste. The powder of this fragnant rhizome is yellow in colour and has slight bitter sweet taste. The roots are carefully dried to preserve their natural aroma, freshness and most importantly its health beneficial properties. Internally, Amba Haldi has antioxidant properties, very similar to that of Turmeric and Ginger Root, for boosting the immunity. Daily intake of 1-2 teaspoons of Amba Haldi with warm milk or in your daily smoothie will work wonders as a digestive aid.
Externally Amba Haldi with its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties has been extensively used for the preparation of skincare products. You can create a natural facial mask, mixed with fuller earth clay and Rose water.
Amba Haldi is Scientifically known as curcuma zedoaria. It has Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Septic and Anti-microbial properties that keep you from any digestive or respiratory issues.
1. Digestive aid
White turmeric can be used to resolve digestive problems, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. It may also help aid flatulence, irregular bowel movement, indigestion, etc.
2. Reduces Inflammation
White turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that help combat inflammation, especially for people suffering from arthritis. In fact, it also treats wounds and other skin ailments. It reduces pain, thanks to curcumenol, a compound obtained from this rhizome.
3. Has various antioxidants
Due to the presence of various antioxidants, it inhibits the growth of free radicals, which destroy body cells causing further harm.
4. May strengthen respiratory system
Respiratory problems are generally caused by fluids like phlegm and mucus build-up in the lungs and other areas of the body. Mucus and phlegm block the nasal passages and that leads to breathing difficulties and other respiratory disorders like asthma, cough and cold.
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