Weddings in India aren't just ceremonies, they are festivals! Which is why wedding planning starts at least six months in advance. The Haldi or turmeric ceremony is the only Indian ceremony named after a spice. Let's find out the significance of turmeric in Indian weddings.
Commonly known as Vacha in Ayurveda, Bacch in Unani, Acorus calamus is widely used in many traditional systems to cure a variety of ailments. This medicinal plant is another treasured gift from mother nature. Traditional healers among the Khasis of Meghalaya use the leaves to treat paralysis.
Nettle has rich amounts of phytochemical compounds such as flavonoids, carotenoids, phenols, hydroxyl fatty acids, phenols, lignans and a host of other compounds. These phytochemicals give nettle its properties to cure a variety of diseases.
Papaya is chock full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and fibre so beneficial for the body’s metabolism and health. There is vitamin C, Vitamin B (in the form of folic and pantothenic acid), potassium and magnesium. All these help keep our body functions fine-tuned right through the blood, heart, bone marrow, brain and DNA. Read on to know more about the healthful papaya fruit.