Plants and Their Benefits

It isn't surprising that traditions and customs are getting blurred out by the spotlight of our modern lifestyles. It also isn’t surpri...

We are living in a world where the environment is getting toxic and the effects of new micro-organisms are getting worse. Common cough and cold are...

In the days gone by access to modern medicine wasn’t easy, or even available. Our grandmas and grandpas didn’t fare the worse for thi...

Since prehistoric times, man has learned to treat diseases with ingredients obtained from plant, animal and mineral sources. This later developed i...

It was already 32 degrees Celsius at 9 in the morning. Our daughter stumbled out of bed and said, "Momma, my throat hurts. Can you give me som...

Medicinal Plant's Traditional Healers Use Allium sativum, Cinnamomum tamala, Curcuma longa, Piper nigrum, Hypericum Laxum, Lycopodium clavatum...

Beb, a Khasi name for Bhut Jolokia, also known as Ghost Chilli, Naga Mircha or Raja Mircha is one of the hottest chillies in the world with over a ...

From curing several ailments and diseases to the preparation of our favourite Khasi dishes, medicinal herbs hold a special place in the lives of the people in Meghalaya. For years, the locals have relied on herbal remedies, recipes and formulations to cure their ailments, passing them down from generation to generation.

Medicinal use of plants has been incorporated by the people of all races and regions since time immemorial. These plants grow abundantly on the pri...

Turmeric is a versatile spice used in many Indian household whether it is used in cooking, cosmetic homemade face pack or even to ward off ants. Th...