Also known as simlamirch, capsicums come in variety of colors including green, red, yellow and orange. Green capsicum is more commonly consumed in India. They are rich in iron, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins A, C, B6, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Tips to grow capsicum: Grow capsicum in containers with enough room. About 12 inches deep pot is […]
We don’t usually think about green peas as an exotic food in terms of nutrient composition—but we should. Because of their sweet taste and starchy texture, we know that green peas must contain some sugar and starch (and they do). But they also contain a unique assortment of health-protective phytonutrients. One of these phytonutrients—a polyphenol
What the Heck is a… Fuzzy Squash or Fuzzy Melon? Description: Resembling a large zucchini in shape but with small white hairs (thus the “fuzzy” moniker) covering it, this member of the gourd family is also called fuzzy melon, hairy melon (ack!), hairy gourd (double ack!), and, in Chinese, mo qua (kind of cool). Flavour
This species of Mint, a native of most parts of Europe and parts of Asia, is the Pulegium of the Romans, so named by Pliny from its reputed power of driving away fleas – Pulex being the Latin for flea, hence the Italian pulse and the French puce. This name given the plant in ancient
The health benefits of coriander include its use in the treatment of skin inflammation, high cholesterol levels, diarrhea, mouth ulcers, anemia, indigestion, menstrual disorders, smallpox, conjunctivitis, skin disorders, and blood sugar disorders, while also benefiting eye care. Coriander, commonly known as Dhania in the Indian Subcontinent and Cilantro in the America and some parts of
The health benefits of fenugreek include relief from anemia, loss of taste, fever, dandruff, stomach disorders, biliousness, respiratory disorders , mouth ulcers, sore throat, diabetes, inflammations, wounds, and insomnia. It is beneficial to post pregnancy in lactation and helps in improving digestion, as well as in various hair care applications. It is also shown to
wIf a kitchen has only a few herbs in its possession, basil will likely be one of them.Its fragrant essence combines well with rosemary and thyme in meat dishes, fish, vegetables, cheese, soup and eggs, and is one of the main ingredients in pesto, along with pine nuts and parmesan cheese. Although more than 60
Are you going to your County Fair, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme? I was researching some information for this article, which I thought was going to be about medicinal herbs in the garden. At the same time I was realizing that it is county fair time when this song popped into my head and the
Recent studies continue to underscore the amazing versatility of spinach. Because this leafy vegetable is rich in water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, and a wide variety of phytonutrients, there are many different ways to incorporate spinach into your meal plan and enjoy a variety of nutritional benefits. For example, we’ve seen a recent study in
Whether fresh or frozen, there’s no denying that strawberries are a popular fruit, but they also pack a healthy punch. Read on to learn 10 surprising health benefits of strawberries Strawberries promote pre-natal health Folate is a B-vitamin recommended for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive, and strawberries are a good source with
code: 991 Sansevieria zeylanica is a stemless evergreen perennial plant. Leaves are erect, fleshy, sharply-pointed, sword-shaped, deep green with light, gray-green horizontal stripes and are 18 – 30 inches or longer and 2.5 cm wide from a rhizomatous rootstock. It is an excellent plant for purifying the air and removing toxins from indoor environments. It
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code: 990 Peace lily | Spathiphyllum wallisii Sweet Lauretta is an evergreen perennial, faster growing indoor plant. It has darker, glossier, longer and wider leaves with larger flowers. The white flowers of the Peace Lily Sweet Lauretta spread a very pleasant scent. According to a NASA clean air study, Peace lily Plant can filter benzene,
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code: 989 Philodendron Golden Xanadu is an excellent ornamental indoor plant. It has deeply dissected, lobed golden leaves up to 16-inch long by 12-inch wide glossy leaves. Its flowers have dark red spathes. It takes few years for a Philodendron to flower and it rarely flowers indoors. It may occasionally produce aerial roots. Philodendron Golden
code: 988 Philodendron Black Cardinal is an excellent ornamental indoor plant. It has beautiful glossy bronze and blackish green color leaves with lush foliage. The leaves are broadly oval or truly lance-shaped, emerging light orange or bronze. They slowly mature to a deeper, truly dark green with an inclination to almost black, and oldest leaves
code: 987 Pink Princess Philodendron is a beautiful ornamental, climbing plant. It has black to deep burgundy, glossy, heart-shaped tropical foliage is splashed and flecked with white and pink. Leaves can grow to 9 inches long and 5 inches wide. The stems are also blotched with pink. Philodendron filter airborne toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene,
code: 986 Philodendron Lickety Split is a perennial, shrub plant. It has dark, glossy green foliage and as it matures every new leaf is different from the last giving the plant an ever-changing appearance. Lickety-Split is a vigorous, self-heading variety. Philodendron filter airborne toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, ammonia and trichloroethylene from the atmosphere.
code: 985 Aglaonema Kresna (Chinese Evergreen) is an evergreen, herbaceous shrub plant. It has deep rich green leaves covered with sparkling yellow stripes and the stems are bright pink. Aglaonema Kresna (Chinese Evergreen) is on NASA’s list of air-purifying plants. They are proven to remove Benzene and Formaldehyde toxins present in home environments and help
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code: 984 Aglaonema Red Valentine (Chinese Evergreen) is an ornamental, slow-growing houseplant. The Red Valentine bears engaging leaves with tones of rose-pink randomly splashed with dark green blotches. The midrib, edge, and petiole are all dark green. Chinese Evergreen is on NASA’s list of air-purifying plants. They are proven to remove Benzene and Formaldehyde toxins
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code: 983 Dracaena deremensis | Janet Craig Dracaena is a most popular indoor plant. It has attractive sword-shaped, leathery, dark green, shiny leaves. As the plant grows, it forms a cane-like stem with a cluster of leaves at its top. According to the NASA Clean Air Study, the Dracaena deremensis filters airborne toxins from the
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code: 982 Calathea veitchiana is a decorative and air-purifying plant. It has broad leaves which are patterned with silver and green feather-like markings. The undersides of the leaves are bright purple-pink adding a bold color contrast. It is a lovely selection of air purifying plants for our homes, office and other interiors. Scientific classification: Family:
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