History of Astragalus Root Long used in Chinese medicine, astragalus root has become increasingly popular across the world for its wide variety of supposed health benefits. While this particular root comes from a variety of plants and shrubs in the same family, they all have similar properties. Colloquially known as […]

Contributed by Harleen Kaur Introduction  The fruit of the ficus tree, a member of the mulberry family, are figs, often referred to as Anjeer. Typically, the centre of a fresh fig is mushy, and the seeds are typically crunchy. It’s a wonderful fruit to eat raw due to its distinctive […]

Digestive enzymes are necessary to break down the food we eat. If we are not breaking down food properly, we do not gain the nutrients needed for the body to absorb and turn into energy for good digestive health.  Both kinds of digestive enzymes, animal-derived and vegetarian, are involved in […]