Bilberry, Blueberry

Bilberry

By Gayatri | August 20, 2014

  A relative of the Cranberry, Huckleberry, and American Blueberry, the Bilberry grows in temperate and sub-arctic heath and woodlands to a height of about 40 centimetres. It …

Bamboo Leaves

Bamboo

By Gayatri | August 20, 2014

  There are more than 1,000 species of bamboo in the world,most of which flower only once every 60 to 130 years. Some Bamboo species grow at a …

Brahmi

Bacopa Monnieri

By Gayatri | August 20, 2014

  Bacopa monnieri is a creeping perennial herb that thrives in wetlands, marshy places and on muddy shores. Bacopa only grows to a height of about 15 centimetres …

Aronia

Aronia

By Gayatri | August 20, 2014

  The extremely hardy Aronia shrub reaches about 2-5 meters in height and withstands pollution, salt and swampy conditions and is resistant to many diseases. The leaves of …

Amla - Indian Gooseberry

Amla

By Gayatri | August 20, 2014

  This tropical tree reaches 8-18 meters in height. It has gray bark and reddish wood and produces small fruits, which ripen in autumn. All parts of the plant are …

Ashwagandha

By Gayatri | August 20, 2014

  Ashwagandha is an erect branched shrub that grows to a height of 170cm. As a member of the nightshade family, and like its relative the tomato, Ashwagandha …

Acerola Berries

Acerola

By Gayatri | August 20, 2014

  The Acerola shrub can grow as high as 5 meters (or 17 feet). Its bright red fruits are as big as a cherry and, when ripe, have …

Acai Berries

Acai

By Gayatri | August 20, 2014

  The Acai palm tree grows as high as 50 to 80 feet (15 to 25 meters). The edible Acai fruit is dark purple in color when it …

Will I Get Enough Protein on a Vegetarian Diet?

By Gayatri | August 20, 2014

  If you are already eating a vegetarian diet or if you are considering moving in that direction, then simply by eating enough food from a variety of …

Water – What Every Body Needs

By Gayatri | August 20, 2014

  The human body is a water machine, more liquid than solid, and requires regular replenishing with this magic elixir, in order to survive. We can last 2 …