Author: Dheeraj Sharma
What is Robinia Pseudacacia? Robinia pseudoacacia is also famously known as a black locust in its native territory. It is a medium-sized hardwood deciduous tree. Robinia Pseudacacia belongs to the tribe Robinieae of the legume family Fabaceae. The roots of Robinia Pseudacacia contain nodules that allow the plant to fix nitrogen, as is common within the …
What Is Rauvolfia Serpentina? Rauvolfia serpentina is commonly known as Indian snakeroot, devil pepper, serpentine wood, sarpagandha or locally known as chandrika. It is a species of flower coming from the milkweed family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and East Asia, which is from India to Indonesia. It has been widely used in …
What Is Hamamelis Virginica? Hamamelis virginica is a local in North America that grows as a deciduous shrub or small tree. Brawling with medicinal benefits it is quietly being used a lot in traditional medicine, skincare as well as homeopathic medicines. Hamamelis virginica grows out to be of an average height of about 6-15 ft. up …
What Is Raphanus Sativus? Raphanus sativus is a root belonging to the Brassicaceae family of plants. It is usually found in Asia and Europe and is grown for its edible roots and leaves. The plant is characterised by long, cylindrical or spherical roots and green, leafy, edible leaves. Apart from their culinary application, they have various …
What Is Rhus Toxicodendron? Rhus Toxicodendron is a widely used homeopathic medicine. It is well known with other common names such as poison ivy, Toxicodendron pubescens, and Toxicodendron radicans. The Rhus Toxicodendron plant has three-pointed, shiny green leaves. The leaves are mostly with a reddish tint in spring and turn orange or red in the fall. …
What Is Ledum Palustre? Ledum palustre is popularly known as marsh labrador tea, northern labrador tea, marsh rosemary, or wild rosemary. It is from a subsection Ledum of the large genus Rhododendron in the family Ericaceae. Ledum palustre is a low shrub growing to 50 cm (rarely up to 120 cm) tall with evergreen leaves 12–50 …
What Is Natrum Muriaticum? Natrum Muriaticum is a homeopathic remedy made from sodium chloride, the same salt we use in our food every day. It helps with conditions like emotional conditions, headaches, digestive problems, and more. It has been used for hundreds of years. Natrum Muriaticum is seen as a remedy for physical and emotional symptoms …
What is Kali Sulphuricum? Kali Sulphuricum, discovered by Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler, is also known as potassium sulfate, which is one of the twelve essential tissue salts in homeopathy. If you do not know about these tissue salts, they are believed to support the body’s natural healing processes by helping maintain cellular balance and keeping cells …
What is Lachesis? Lachesis is a homeopathic remedy derived from the venom of the bushmaster snake (Lachesis muta). Lachesis History It is not every day you hear about a remedy made from the venom of the South American Bushmaster snake. Yes, you are reading this right: snake venom! But do not be shocked just yet. In …
What Is Gymnema Sylvestre? Gymnema Sylvestre is a kind of perennial woody vine local to Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a wide application in Ayurvedic medicine. The common names of gymnema sylvestre is gymnema, Australian cowplant, and Periploca of the woods. The leaves and extracts of Gymnema Sylvestre consist of gymnemic acids, which are the …