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CAESALPINIA BONDUCELLA BONDUC NUT   Caesalpinia bonducella is a perennial,important medicinal tree belongs to the family of caesalpinioideae .It grows in subtropical climate up to 15 M height. It is a traditional medicine using i n alternative system of Indian medicines like Siddha,Ayurveda,Naturopathy,Homeopathy and Home remedies since  thousands of years in India.  The whole tree contains lots of medicinal and curative properties.All parts of this tree (seeds,roots, barks,leaves,nuts ) is used to cure many diseases. Common name of this nuts are  grey nicker,fever nut, kalarchchikai in Tamil,Bonduc nut in English, Putikaranja in Sanskirit,karanja in Urudhu.kalanchi in Malayalam,karanjwa in Hindi,in chinesh hua nanyun shiin Chinesh. Nutrients presents in this bonduc nuts are alkaloids,bonducin,caffeic acid. This nuts taste bitter,astringent and pungent. Bonduc nuts contains antidiabetic,antipyretic,adaptogenic,analgesic,anthelmintic, anti diarr...

This Tamil video contains method of preparing kovaikai or ivy gourd salad and its health benefits are briefly described by Dr.Revathi perumalsamy

What is oligospermia or low sperm count?   Sperm count  describes the number of sperm cells in semen ,i n your semen sperm count is less than 15 million cells per milliliter of semen is called as oligospermia or low sperm count. The normal volumeof semen varies from 1.5 to 5.0 milliliter per ejaculation. The sperm count varies from 20 to 150 million sperm per milliliter. At least more than 50 percent of the sperm should have a normal shape and show normal motility. oligospermia leads to infertility. Herbal remedies for this condition : 1. Ashwagandha powder: Take 2 to 3 grams of Aswagandha or Indian ginseng powder with one glass of milk and 5 ml of honey added to it and have it twice a day daily for 2-3 months for better results.  It is very effective for increasing sperm count. It enhances the sexual potency in both male and female.Removes infertility problems.  It helps to restores virility and vigour and also relieves stress,boost testosterone lev...

Neem flowers NEEM FLOWERS Neem flowers are flowers from neem tree.It is having lots of medicinal and curative properties.It is an easily available in  freshly and powdered form also .Every body can consume without restrictions. It helps to Improves   digestion. Gives good eye sight. Cures skin related problems like rashes,dry skin ,wounds  and other skin infections. Used in natural creams, ointments  Oil prepared from this flowers are using for massaging im Aromatheraphy. Removes dandruff and scalp itches. Promotes hair growth, Prevents and stop hair fall. Protects liver. Purifies blood . Improves metabolism Prevents metabolic disorders. keeps diabetes away. Good for diabetes and regulates the blood sugar levels. Improves immunity power. Good for allergies because it is having antibacterial property. Prevents black heads, Removes warms in stomach. Good for deworming. We can add  this flower in your daily in the form of salads,sou...

Mudras are yogic posture or hand gesture,holistic and natural way for curing diseases. According to ancient philosophy our body is made up of five elements.  They are air,water,fire,earth and space.The five fingers of our both hands represents these five elements. Thumbs- Fire,Index finger- Air,Middle finger-Space,Ring finger -Earth,Little finger -water. Any imbalances of these elements can disturb body immune system and can cause diseases. Varun in Indian mythology varun is the Lord of rain ,sky and all water resources.Varun mudra is easy to perform,which can be performed at any time and any way while sitting ,standing ,walking,lying down in the bed ,throughout the day.  Steps for doing varun mudra Touch the tip of the little finger with the tip of the thumb in both hands. Remaining other fingers stretched out.( Shown in the above figure) Keep this position for 10 to 15 minutes with normal breathing. Regular practice of t...

PERIWINKLE FLOWER  Periwinkle is a perennial evergreen herbaceous medicinal herb growing 1 Meter tall  with trailing branches.The leaves are shiny dark green ,hairless with a pale midrib and a short petiole,they are arranged in opposite pairs .Flowers are white to dark pink with a darker red center,and a basal tube with 5 petal like lobes. Blue and white color flowers varieties are also available. The stems from roots at the nodes as they creep along the ground. Periwinkle is a endangered species and common ornamental plant in India, native to Madagascar. Scientific name of this plant is "Catharanthus roseus" belongs to the family of "Apocyanaceae". Common names of this plant are periwinkle,red periwinkle,  old maid,chruch flower,ram goat rose,myrtle and magdalena.   It is a traditional medicine used in world wide including Europe,China,India,Pacific and Caribbean Islands to treat numerous diseases . It   has an  antibacterial,anticancer,antispa...