The scientific name of Roselle are Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn., Hibiscus digitatus Cav. ,Hibiscus gossypifolius Mill., Sabdariffa rubra Kostel. It is also known as Rosella, Belchanda, Mwitha, Chukor, Ambadi, Mathipuli and Red sorrel in english.Other names include:CHINESE: Mei gui jia, Shan jia zi.GERMAN: Afrikanischer Eibisch, Hibiscus-Tee, Karkade-Tee, Roselle, Rote ...
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Surinam cherry/ pitanga- nutrition, proven health benefits and recipes
The scientific name of the pitanga or surinam cherry include Eugenia uniflora, Eugenia michelii, and Stenocalyx michelii. It is also known as Brazilian cherry, Cayenne cherry, Pitanga, Pumpkin cherry, Pitangueira, Cerejeira-brasileira, Ginja, and Pitanga-branca.It is a large shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 meters in height. Flowers develop into ribbed fruits 2 ...
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Soursop / Guayabano- nutrition, health benefits and recipes
The scientific name of soursop is Annona muricata. It ia also known as Prickly custard apple, Brazilian pawpaw, Graviola, Mullaatha, Shulramfal, Lakshmana phala, Guyabano, Guanabana, Corossol, and Catoche.Other names includeDUTCH : Zuurzak.CHAMORRO: Laguana, Laguanaha, Syasyap.FIJIAN: Sarifa, Seremaia.FRENCH : Cachiman épineux, Corossol (Antilles), ...
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Strawberry – nutrition, proven benefits and recipes
The scientific name of the strawberry is Fragaria. It is also known as Wild Strawberry, Woodland Strawberry, Sow-teat Strawberry and Rasbhari in Hindi.Other names includeARABIC: Al farawlah, Frawlah (Egypt), Shulayk.CHINESE: Ou zhou cao mei, Ye cao mei, Sen lin cao mei.CZECH: Jahodník obecný.DANISH: Havejordbaer , Skovjordbær, Skov-Jordbær, Vild jordbær.DUTCH: ...
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Wood apple nutrition, proven health benefits, uses and recipes
The scientific name of wood apple include Feronia limonia, Feronia elephantum, Limonia acidissima, Schinus limonia. It is also known as Kavat, Kurd apple, Monkey fruit, Kaith (Hindi), Kotha (Gujarati), Velaga (Telegu), Katbel (Bengali), Belavu (Kannada), Kovit (Marathi), Kapitha (Sanskrit).Wood apple tree is native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and eastern parts ...
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Red clover nutrition, proven health benefits and recipes
The scientific name of red clover is Trifolium pratense. The dark color pink flower of red clover with three leaflets of red clover has many medicinal therapeutic uses. Other common name include Bee-bread, Cow Clover, Meadow Clover, Purple Clover, Red Clover, Trefoil, Wild Clover.Red clover nutritionRed clover is a source of many nutrients including calcium, chromium, ...
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Marjoram- nutrition, proven health benefits and recipes
The scientific name of marjoram is origanum majorana. Other names include marjolain in French, marjoran in German, maggiorana in Italian, mejorana in Spanish, majoranka in Czech, marjolein in Dutch, matzourana in Greek, majoramu in Japanese, marwa in Hindi and Punjabi, maruvu in Tamil, maruva in Malayalam, Maruga or Kumaon bantulsi in Kannada, Murru, Deccan or Muruva in ...
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Acai berry nutrition, proven health benefits and recipes
The acai berry is the fruit of the acai palm and is traditionally consumed in Brazil but has gained popularity abroad as a food and functional ingredient. Açai, a fruit indigenous to the Amazon, is rich in phytochemicals that possesses high anti-oxidant activities, and has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-cardiovascular disease properties. Because of its high phenolic ...
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Gotu kola proven health benefits and uses
The scientific name of gotu kola is Centella asiatica, a creeping herb, growing in moist places in India and other Asian Countries. Other names of centella asiatica include Hydrocotyle asiatica, gotu kola, Indian pennywort(English), Mandukaparni(India), pegaga(Malaysia) and Di Chien Tsao, Man Tien Hsing and Zhi Xue Cao (China).Gotu kola is a perennial plant native to India, ...
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Cumin seeds nutrition, proven health benefits and uses
The scientific name of cumin is Cuminum cyminum. It is also known as Comino (Spanish), Cumin (French), Jeera (Hindi), Jeeragham, Jeerakam (Tamil), Jeeragam, Jirakam, Nallajirakam (Malayalam), Jeelakarra (Telugu), Jiru (Gujarati), Jire (Bengali), Jire (Marathi & Oriya), Jeera (Punjabi), Zeera (Urdu). Cumin nutrition facts and caloriesCumin seeds has many ...
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Tarragon- proven health benefits, nutrition and uses
Tarragon is sweet flavor herb, commonly used in french cuisine. Tarragon has an herbaceous stem and long, thin, darkish green leaves. There are two varieties, French and Russian tarragon. French tarragon is more tender and aromatic. The Russian variety has broader leaves and a bitter flavor.The scientific name of tarragon is Artemisia dracunculus. It is also known as ...
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Bay leaf health benefits, uses and nutrition
The scientific name of bay leaf is Laurus noblis. It is also known as Hoja de laurel (Spanish), Feuille de laurier (French), Lorbeerblatt (German), Foglia de alloro ( Italian), Tej patta (Hindi), Punnai ilai (Tamil), Karuvaela (Malayalam), Masala Aku (Telugu), Tamal patra (Marathi), Tej pata (Bengali), Tamal patr (Gujarati), Tejpatra (Oriya), Tejpata, Tezpatta (Punjabi), Tez ...
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Beets or beetroot- proven health benefits, nutrition, uses and recipes
The scientific name of beets or beetroot is Beta vulgaris. Beets are very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Vitamin C, Iron and Magnesium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Folate, Potassium and Manganese.Beetroot nutritional valueAccording to the USDA nutrient database, 100g of beet contains the following ...
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