The ten sacred plants for a healthy mind, body and spirit. The use of medicinal plants for healing dates back to early human civilization in theStone Age. Dasapushpam is a group of ten herbs have a very important place in the healing andspiritual traditionsof Kerala, India. The name is derived from from Sanskrit, “dasa”meaning “ten”, and “pushpam” meaning “flower”. These […]
Health and the Benefits of Millets
Health and the Benefits of Millets By Dr. Khadar Valli India is following the Western model of living. Food choices, such as meat, chicken, and soy bean contain hormones and antibiotics that negatively impact us. We must consume food that provides health benefits. Millet is a food that provides fiber and the glucose contained in the millet will release slowly […]
Selecting Vegetables And Herbs To Grow Hydroponically
Selecting Vegetables And Herbs To Grow Hydroponically Hydroponics is growing plants without soil, using just mineral nutrient solutions and water. Some types of hydroponics use perlite, gravel, or other medium. Indoor gardeners and those with limited space, may wish to explore hydroponic gardening. You can get started with a basic hydroponic garden fairly easily, with a minimum cost. There are several […]
Getting to Know Your Snake Plant
Meet Dracaena Dracaena trifasciata is commonly called “snake plant”, “mother-in-law’stongue”, “Saint George’s sword” or “viper’s bowstring” because of the shapeand sharp margins of its leaves. It is an evergreen perennial native toAfrica and Southeast Asia and is common as ornamental house plant because they are so easy to grow Why You Should Have Snake Plants LIGHT TOLERANT● Thrives in a […]