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Alternative medicine: Tamarind

Tamarind is a good dietary item in convalescence and helps treat sore throat, rheumatismal pain, indigestion and many other ailments. Botanical: Tamarindus indica L. Family: N.O. Leguminosae (Fabaceae) ...

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Alternative medicine: Dill

For thousands of years people have used dill Seed as a digestive aid and for treating diarrhea, colic disorders and flatulence. Botanical: Peucedanum graveolens (BENTH.) Family: N.O. Compositae Synonym:...

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Alternative medicine: Barberry

Since ancient times, physicians have used Barberry for treating digestive disorders, heartburn, infection and high blood pressure. Botanical: Berberis vulgaris (LINN.) Family: N.O. Berberidaceae Synonym:...

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Alternative medicine: Garlic

Garlic has long been considered as herbal 'wonder drug' due to the marvelous therapeutic effects and healing powers ascribed to it. Botanical: Allium sativum (LINN.) Family: N.O. Liliaceae Synonym: Poor...

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Alternative medicine: Carrot

The carrot gets its characteristic orange color from beta-carotene, an antioxidant which metabolizes into vitamin A after consumption. Botanical: Daucus carota (LINN.) Family: N.O. Umbelliferae Synonym:...

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Alternative medicine: Pineapple

For centuries, pineapple has been used as a traditional remedy for numerous ailments, particularly digestive and respiratory diseases. Botanical: Ananas comosus Family: N.O. Bromeliaceae Synonym:...

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Alternative medicine: Apple

The many health benefits attributed to apples have given rise to the ancient saying that eating an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Botanical: Pyrus malus Family: N.O. Pomaceae Synonym: Wild Apple. Malus...

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Alternative medicine: Fenugreek

Highly regarded by Hippocrates and other Greek and Roman physicians, fenugreek is one of the oldest herbs used as a digestive aid. Botanical: Foenum-graecum (LINN.) Family: N.O. Leguminosae Synonym: Bird's...

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Alternative medicine: Onion

Egyptians worshipped onions, believing its spherical shape and concentric rings symbolized eternal life and have medicinal effects. Botanical: Allium cepa (LINN.) Family: N.O. Liliaceae Synonym: garden...

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Alternative medicine: Celery

Different parts of celery are effective in promoting cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol levels as well as blood pressure. Botanical: Apium graveolens (LINN.) Family: N.O. Umbelliferae Synonym:...

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