Rekha Rani Barman 
Introduction What are the benefits of eating an amla? It’s a question that has attracted growing interest as modern nutrition research begins to examine a fruit long valued in traditional medicine. Imagine a fruit roughly the size of a golf ball that can contain several times as much vitamin C as an orange by weight, … Read more
Introduction Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) is an ancient pseudocereal whose nutrient-dense composition, diverse bioactive constituents, and adaptability to environmental stress have renewed scientific interest in its potential to address major nutritional and agricultural challenges. Although amaranth was domesticated in Mesoamerica several thousand years ago and later cultivated extensively by the Aztecs and other pre-Columbian civilizations as … Read more
Introduction Few plants have attracted as much global attention as Moringa oleifera. Often promoted as a “miracle tree” or “superfood,” moringa has gained worldwide popularity and is now incorporated into dietary supplements, protein powders, herbal teas, fortified foods, and nutrition programs across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. It has been associated with a wide … Read more
Introduction Traditional herbal medicines continue to play an important role in global healthcare, with billions of people relying on plant-based remedies alongside conventional medical treatments (World Health Organization, 2019). Among these remedies, Triphala stands out as one of the most widely used and extensively studied Ayurvedic formulations. Documented in classical Ayurvedic texts for over 2,000 … Read more
Introduction The global wellness industry has transformed “gut cleansing” into a multi-billion-dollar marketing phenomenon, promoting detox teas, digestive resets, and microbiome cleanses as solutions for everything from bloating to chronic fatigue. Yet modern gastroenterology presents a far more scientifically complex reality. The human gut is not a dirty pipe that requires periodic cleaning. It is … Read more
The Science of Peppermint, Ginger, the Gut Microbiome, and Digestive Relief Introduction By late afternoon, many gastroenterology clinics begin to see a familiar pattern. Patients arrive describing pressure beneath the ribs, abdominal swelling after meals, excessive fullness, or the uncomfortable sensation that their stomach has become visibly distended over the course of the day. Some … Read more
The Science Behind Houseplants, Air Quality, and Human Well-Being Introduction Inside a sealed NASA laboratory chamber in the late 1980s, researchers observed something surprising: ordinary houseplants were measurably removing airborne chemicals from stagnant indoor air. The findings seemed revolutionary. If plants could clean air inside experimental chambers, perhaps they could also improve homes, offices, schools, … Read more
Many people looking for natural sleep remedies ask the same question: What herbal tea is best for sleep? While several herbal teas are commonly used to promote relaxation and improve sleep, scientific research suggests that some have stronger evidence than others. Chamomile, valerian root, lemon balm, passionflower, and lavender are among the most popular options, … Read more
Introduction In laboratories studying stress biology, inflammation, and plant pharmacology, an ancient Ayurvedic herb is receiving renewed scientific attention. Tulsi—also known as Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)—has been used in South Asia for centuries as both a medicinal and spiritual plant. Today, researchers are asking whether its traditional reputation can withstand the scrutiny of modern biomedical … Read more