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8 Amazing Benefits of Tea Tree Oil for Your Skin and Hair

January 26, 2017 Srijita(Tree, 8, Amazing, and, Benefits, for, hair, of, Oil, skin, Tea, Your

“Tea tree oil is a natural wonder,” claims Dr. Reema Arora, Medical Facial Head, Cocoona Centre for Aesthetic Transformation, New Delhi. It is an old medicinal plant derivative, also known as Melaleuca. It is derived from an Australian native plant Melaleuca Alternifolia. “It can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions due to its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-microbial and nourishing properties,” says Dr. Ranjan Upadhaya, Max Multi Speciality Centre, Panchsheel Park. Dermatologist Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj says, “It is excellent for combating oiliness and can be used in routine face…

7 Amazing Benefits of Cabbage Juice, the New Health Tonic

January 25, 2017 Srijita7, Amazing, Benefits, Cabbage, Health, Juice:, New, of, The, Tonic

The multi-layered veggie parcel and powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, cabbage is very well known for its properties in Ayurveda. Its high content of Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, E, C, K, calcium, iron ,iodine, potassium, sulphur, phosphorus and foliate makes it a superhero among the category of leafy vegetables.Belonging to the Brassica family, it is a cruciferous vegetable with cousins like bok choy, broccoli, Brussel sprouts and garden cress among others. It can be consumed by various means, be it boiled, cooked, steamed, sautéed, or even juiced. It has…

7 Incredible Benefits of Celery in Fighting the Risk of Cancer

January 24, 2017 Srijita7, Benefits, Cancer, Celery, fighting, In, Incredible, of, Risk, The

Celery, scientifically known as Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family – Apiaceae, which also includes parsley, carrots, fennel, coriander, parsnips, cumin and others. Celery is an excellent source of antioxidants and healthy enzymes. It is also a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6. By including it in your diet, you will not only lower the risk of cancer but also prevent a host of other diseases and health concerns, thanks to the numerous medicinal properties of this leafy veggie. Celery had…

8 Amazing Benefits of Dandelion Tea for Your Health

January 17, 2017 Srijita8, Amazing, Benefits, Dandelion, for, Health, of, Tea, Your

When you think of dandelion, you probably picture a pesky weed. But did you know that the plant has long been used in herbal medicine? You can drink an infusion made of the plant’s leaves or of roasted dandelion roots. Shalini Manglani, Nutritionist and Wellness Consultant, Bangalore, says, “The roots and leaves of dandelion are dried and used to make dandelion tea, and can benefit your health myriad ways.” Dr. Gargi Sharma, a Delhi-based Nutritionist, says, “Dandelion tea is rich in vitamin A, C and D. It contains high amounts…

6 Incredible Benefits of Asparagus, the Nutrient Powerhouse

January 17, 2017 Srijita6, Asparagus, Benefits, Incredible, Nutrient, of, Powerhouse, The

A popular ingredient in gourmet dishes across the world, asparagus scores high for its delicate flavour and appealing form. When in season, it comes packed with health boosting goodness that adding it to your daily diet can help you in numerous ways. Asparagus or garden asparagus, scientifically called Asparagus officinalis, is a member of the Lily family. It is very labour intensive to grow, and perhaps is the reason why it comes with a high price tag. Garden asparagus was first cultivated in Greece about 2500 years ago and was…

8 Incredible Benefits of Camphor: Pain Killer, Sleep Inducer and More

January 13, 2017 Srijita8, and, Benefits, Camphor:, Incredible, Inducer, Killer, More, of, Pain, Sleep

Camphor, scientifically known as Cinnamomum Camphor, is a combustible, translucent white solid which has a piquant smell and sour taste, though some people quite like its menthol-like, nose tingling fragrance. Camphor is obtained from the bark of the tree Cinnamonun camphora. Only 50-years old trees produce a waxy substance which is used as camphor oil. The process of steam distillation is used to extract camphor oil from the stems of the tree. The camphor tree is said to be a native of Hiroshima, Japan. It is evergreen and now grows…