Natural Herbs

Garcinia Indica, popularly known as Kokam, is a rich antioxidant and is well known as a famous summer drink. Generally, the outer covering of this fruit is dried in the sun and then peeled off. The dried skin is then crushed into a sour and tasty spice. This spice finds an integral place in many Indian curries. And the fruit can be consumed directly and is known to offers multiple benefits.

The North Eastern state of Meghalaya is home to the Indian long pepper or pipl. This spice resembles a dried green chili and is often mistaken for the spike of the Anthurium flower. It is a whole lot spicier than regular black pepper and is a common ingredient in Ayurvedic medicines. A multi-faceted spice, the Long Pepper is a flowering vine of the family called Piperaceae.

Liquorice, scientifically known as Glycyrrhiza glabra, is one of the most popular medicinal plants. Due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, there are many potential uses associated with liquorice root extract. Potential uses of liquorice against some health conditions are given below.