Ginseng is the root of plants characterize by the presence of ginsenosides and gintonin. Ginsenosides, known as ginseng saponins, are the major components of ginseng. Ginseng is most commonly used in China and Korea. Ginseng is one of the most chosen herbs for medical and health conditions. Ginseng is Ginseng has traditionally been used for

Astragalus membranaceus is a type of flowering plant and the plant root is used in many health issues. The root has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Astragalus is an adaptogen that are believed to stimulate the body’s resistance to physical, environmental, and emotional stressors. The chemicals in astragalus also seem to

Turmeric is one of the most used herb in India and Indian sub-continent kitchen and traditionally and also finds an importance place in the cuisines of Iran, China, and south east Asia. It is often used as spice and has an effect on the nature, color, and taste of foods.  Turmeric contains an active component

Coriander is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. It is also known as Chinese parsley, dhania, or cilantro. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in Indian, China and other parts of the world. It can be consumed as part of

Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, known as a peppercorn, which is usually dried and used as a spice and as herbal medicine.  Considered as the “King of spices”, black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is a widely used spice in the world and forms a very importance part

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