Garlic is among the oldest of all cultivated plants.Garlic is believed to have originated in Cent...

Saffron Crocus sativus L. is a geophytic plant which is one of the most commonly known medicinal ...

Vanillin is mainly responsible for the fragrance, flavour and aroma of vanilla essence. It is use...

Momordica charantia or Bitter Melon, also known as balsam pear or Karela, is a Tropical vegetable...

It is increasingly realized that the discovery of therapeutic agents of natural origin serves the...

Medicinal plants are of great importance to the health of individuals and communities. The medici...

Solanum nigrum Linn. (Sn) commonly known as Black Nightshade is a dicot weed in the Solanaceae fa...

In this handbook almost all the aspects related to onion are covered with a balanced approach. Th...

The plant Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) is a medicinal plant belonging to the family Li...

Medicinal plants have been used for centuries before the advent of orthodox medicine. Leaves, flo...

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is a widely grown, sacred plant of India. It belong to the labiateae famil...

Cardamom is among the world's oldest spices, and is the third most expensive spice following saff...