In Tamil Language this herb is called as Keezha Nelli(Binomial Name: Phyllanthus Amarus or Phyllanthus Niruri) and it is called stonebreaker or seed-under-leaf in English. It is an important plant in Siddha Medical System and it has been used as a best Siddha medicin...

Fenugreek, binomial name Trigonella Foenum, is used as a food and medicinal herb in the ancient world and in the current era. Fenugreek leaves, seed and powdered form of seeds is a common ingredient in Indian food and it is also used in food in many cultures. It is on...

Cinnamon, binomial name Cinnamom Zeylanicum, it is a small tree with aromatic bark and leaves. It is a native of Srilanka, where it was found thousands of years ago. Till now Srilankan Cinnamon is regarded as the best grade in the world. In India and Sri Lanka, Cinnam...

Aloe Vera, binomial name Aloe Vera and it is a plant that has been used historically in various traditional cultures for its medicinal values. In Tamil language, it is called asKatRaazhai which has rich source of calcium, Sodium, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Zinc, Fol...

Syzygium cumini or Eugenia jambolana is the binomial name and this precious fruit is called as Naaval Pazham or Nagapazham in Tamil language. It is called by different names in English such as Java Plum, Black Plum, Jambul and Indian blackberry etc. The siddha medic...

Curry Leaf, binomial name Murraya koenigii is a tree which produces aromatic leaf, which is commonly used in Indian and Srilankan cooking. It has rich anti-diabetic properties and has rich source of micro nutrients, antioxidants and carotene. Curry leaves are rich in...

Tulsi or Holy Basil, binomial name Oscimum sactum is a holy aromatic plant and it is commonly seen in temples and homes in India, which is a great gift of nature and it has abundant medicinal benefits in treating various disease and it is a Queen of Herbs. Tulsi is cu...

Bitter Melon or Bitter Gourd, binomial name Momordica charantia is used both as a medicine and as a food. It is often added to dishes in South India, as its name suggests, taste very bitter and adds a sour quality to foods. Some people find difficult to consume, but i...

Ginger is taken from the root of the ginger plant Zingiber officinale.  Once it is dried the root of the ginger plant has amazing cooking and medicinal purpose. Ginger is one of the oldest medicinal foods and it is currently cultivated in China, India, Australia, and...

Garlic’s botanical name, Allium sativum and it is the one of the oldest plants to be widely used as a natural medicinal ingredient for centuries, both in its fresh plant form and as a supplement. It has been used as a Siddha medical herb and cooking spice in Tamil Cu...