Cauliflower — Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea, in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. Typically, only the head (the white curd) is eaten while the stalk and surrounding thick, green leaves are discarded. Cauliflower is very nutritious, and may be eaten cooked, raw or pickled. Its name is …

Brussels Sprouts — The Brussels (or brussels or brussel) sprout (Brassica oleracea Gemmifera Group) of the Brassicaceae family, is a cultivar group of Wild Cabbage cultivated for its small (typically 2.5 – 4cm, 1 – 1.5 inches diameter) leafy green heads, which resemble miniature cabbages. The name stems from the original place of cultivation, not because of the vegetable’s popularity …

Broccoli — Broccoli is a plant of the Cabbage family, Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae). It is classified as the Italica Cultivar Group of the species Brassica oleracea. Broccoli possesses abundant fleshy flower heads, usually green in colour, arranged in a tree-like fashion on branches sprouting from a thick, edible stalk. The large mass of flower heads is surrounded by leaves. Broccoli …

Feverfew — Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium; syn. Chrysantheim parthenium (L.) Pers., Pyrethrum parthenium Sm.) is a traditional medicinal herb which is found in many old gardens, and is also occasionally grown for ornament; which are then used in Christmas trees. the plant grows into a small bush up to around 18 inches high, with citrus-scented leaves and is covered by flowers …

Supermarine Spitfire — The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used as a front line fighter and in secondary roles into the 1950s. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and …

Spirit of St. Louis — The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used as a front line fighter and in secondary roles into the 1950s. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British …

Vinca Rosea (Sadabahar) — Family Name: Apocynaceae Botanical Name: Vinca Rosea Common Name: Periwinkle, Madagascar Periwinkle, Sadabahar Part Used: Leaves and Roots. Habitat: Grows throughout India and found as an escape in waste places and sandy tracts. Uses: Its alkaloids are hypotensive, sedative and have tranquilising properties and are anti cancerous. It helps in relieving muscle pain, depression of central …

Liquorice (Calamus, Mulethi, Sweet Liquorice) — Family Name: Papilionaceae Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza Glabra Common Name: Calamus, Mulethi, Sweet Liquorice, Sweet Wood Part Used: Root Habitat: Cultivated in Northern and Southern India. Uses: It is Tonic, Diuretic, Demulcent, Expectorant, Emenagogue Laxative and Laxative. Used for allaying coughs and catarrhal infections. Useful in irritable conditions of mucous membrane of Urinary organs. Useful …

Bacopa Monniera (Herpestis Monnieria, Thyme Leaved Gratiola, Brahmi) — Family Name: Scrophulariaceae Botanical Name: Bacopa Monniera Common Name: Herpestis Monnieria, Thyme Leaved Gratiola, Brahmi Part Used: Whole Plant Habitat: Grows in Marshy places and cultivated South India. Uses: It is Diuretic, Cardiac, Nervine and Tonic. It is reported to improve intellect, treatment of asthma, hoarseness, insanity, epilepsy. It is a …

Ashwagandha (Withania, Indian Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng) — Family Name: Solanaceae Botanical Name: Withania Somnifera Common Name: Withania, Winter Cherry, Indian Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng, Ashwagandha Part Used: Root, Leaves Habitat: Cultivated throughout drier parts of India. Uses: It is Tonic, Abortifacient, Astringent, Deobstruent, Nervine, Aphrodisiac and Sedative. It is official Indian Pharmacoepeia. It is popularly known as Indian Ginseng. …