1. It acts as a detoxifying, cleansing and purifying agent – both from within and without.

2. Therefore it is good for skin – both when consumed and applied topically.

3. It is also effective in treating skin disorders, itching and issues like ringworms.

4. It can be made into teas or can be had raw, powdered, paste or in form herbal supplements.

5. It has antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-carcinogenic properties.

6. It helps in relieving from fever, headache, sore throat, cold, cough, flu and chest congestion.

7. It is also beneficial in treating respiratory ailments like chronic bronchitis, asthma et cetera.

8. Helps relieve stress, strengthen immunity, and facilitate proper digestion.

9. It is loaded with phytonutrients, essential oils, Vitamin A and C

The places where Tulsi is found

Tulsi (Ocimum canum):- Found in China, Brazil, Eastern Nepal as well as in Bengal, Bihar, Chatgaon and the southern states of India.

The first name that goes on the list of rare plants in the world is Encephalartos woodii. Initially, it was spotted growing at the wild forests of Ngoya in Zululand, in South Africa in 1895. It was conserved and now this plant is restricted to the botanical garden only where it was transported from Zululand and planted on the soil bed of the calibrated Temperate House together with other South African plants. It is a cycad variety and has separate male and female plants. Unfortunately, no female plants were found ever since, which indicates that the propagation will be extremely limitedd The male cones are orange yellow in color.

The rich, brown, dried, unopened flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum are cloves. Syzygium aromaticum Is an evergreen tree in the Myrtaceae family.They are native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice.The clove tree grows from 8 to 12 meters tall, with large leaves and crimson flowers grouped in terminal clusters.The flower buds initially have a pale hue, gradually turn green, then turn to a bright red when ready for harvest.

Clove is used for its oil, dried flower bud, leaves and stem for medicinal purposes. The driver clove is also used as spice, and for fragrance in some dishes.

Interesting facts:-

1. The name clove comes from the French word “clou” which means nail.

2. During the late Middle Ages, cloves were used in Europe to preserve, flavour, and garnish food.

3. Cloves are commercially harvested primarily in: Indonesia, Madagascar, Tanzania (Zanzibar), Sri Lanka, Comoros and Kenya. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Indonesia produces most of the cloves – about 75 percent of the world’s total.

4. We can make a room freshener by mixing clove oil and water.

5. If our kitchen space develops stinky smell then clove can be helpful to get rid of such bad smell. We just need to boil some cloves in water at low temperature and allow it to evaporate.

6. To make our garden bug free we just need to plant a clove tree the strong smell of the clove will keep them away. No need of chemical spray.
7. Cloves may be used to give aromatic and flavor qualities to hot beverages especially red wine.

Health Benefits:-
1. Helps in digestion.
2. Protects the liver.
3. Fights against oral diseases
4. Boosts the immune system
5. Stimulates blood circulation
6. Helps in controlling diabetes 
7. Improves respiratory health
8. Fights inflammation
9. Good to take when having headaches
10. Relieves stress
11. Preserves bone quality
12. Helps in fighting against cancer.
13. Boosts your energy in few minutes if you add clove oil in any drink.
14. Puffs your skin

Cilantro juice or Coriander Seeds drink

For thyroid disorder, Cilantro/Coriander juice is very beneficial. Coriander is extremely rich in folate, antioxidants, vitamin C and beta-carotene that helps in hormone regulation. Coriander Seeds can ease gas and bloating while improving overall digestion.

General Sherman tree, Giant Forest Grove, Sequoia National Park, 2007

Giant sequoias grow in well-defined groves in California mixed evergreen forests, along with other old-growth species such as California incense-cedar (Calocedrus decurrens). Because most of the neighboring trees are also quite large, it can be difficult to appreciate the size of an individual giant sequoia. The largest giant sequoias are as tall as a 26-story building, and the width of their bases can exceed that of a city street. They grow at such a rate as to produce roughly 1.1 cubic meters (40 cu ft) of wood each year, approximately equal to the volume of a 50-foot-tall tree one foot in diameter. This makes them among the fastest growing organisms on Earth, in terms of annual increase in mass.

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum L) is part of the Apiaceae family, which contains 3,700 species, including carrots, celery, and parsley. All parts of the plant are edible, but people most commonly use the fresh leaves and dried seeds in cooking. Cilantro has been a part of global cuisine for a long time.

It is a good source of antioxidants. Using cilantro to flavor food may encourage people to use less salt and reduce their sodium intake.

In this article, we describe the health benefits of cilantro and explain its nutritional content.

Neem holds an immense importance in the traditional culture of India. We have all heard our parents and grandparents re-iterate the advantages of neem time and again. The neem tree is said to have over 130 different biologically active compounds. Each part of the tree, be it the leaves, twigs, bark, seeds, root, fruits or flowers, is used in traditional Ayurvedic treatment for multiple issues ranging from inflammation, fever infection, skin disease and dental disorders. Replete with antibacterial, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antimalarial, anti-microbial and anti-viral properties, neem is a remedy for almost all your health concerns. People still sprinkle a bunch of leaves near the bed of a flu-infected patient,or hang a cluster of them over their doors in a belief that the air that crosses the neem leaf is filtered of disease causing bacteria and virus.


Neem leaf is loaded with numerous health and skin benefits. Consuming it in the form of a paste, in tea or just chewing a twig freshly plucked from the tree has reaped multiple benefits for people since time immemorial. For over two thousand years neem leaf has basked in the reputation of being magical, particularly in southeast Asia, and it is slowly gaining recognition in the West too.

Ayurveda for generations has professed the advantages of consuming neem leaves. Both bitter and pungent in taste, neem leaf, according to Ayurveda, has been especially significant in balancing our Vata or neuromuscular disorders. It further removes toxins from our blood and enhances activity of free radical scavenging. Chewing neem leaves can also nourish our hair and treat headaches.
 

Here is a list of benefits you can gain out of chewing a handful of these leaves -


Skin Benefits

In the book 'Ayurveda For All: Effective Ayurvedic Self Cure for Common and Chronic Ailments', Murli Manohar lists how consuming neem leaves can remove toxins, and purify blood to give us a clearer skin. Neem leaves have strong anti-bacterial properties which work wonders on infections, burns and any kind of skin problems. While a paste of neem leaves and turmeric can be used for treating insect bites, itching, eczema, ring worms and some mild skin diseases, chewing the leaves can also give you a nourished, purified and radiant skin. If the bitterness bothers you, mix them with honey and have or make a solution by boiling neem leaves and drink the strained water. It can also treat all your acne and dark spot problems.

(Also read:The Acne Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid for Flawless Skin​)


Good For Your Eyes

Ayurveda also points out how neem leaves can be good for the eyes. Chewing neem can improve your vision. To treat any kind of irritation, tiredness or redness you can also boil some neem leaves, let the water cool completely and then use it to wash your eyes.

(Also Read:Yoga for Eyes: 5 Really Easy


Improves Digestion

Neem leaves are excellent for your liver, which automatically enhances your digestion. Apart from this, consuming neem on a daily basis also destroys excess bacteria in the intestinal region and cleanses your colon, further facilitating a smoother digestion.

(Also read:3 Simple Yoga Poses After Dinner That Can Boost Digestion​)