The world of medicine is continuously evolving and has come a long way. Today, there are drugs for many diseases that were once life-threatening. However, all said and done, these drugs are synthetic medicines made in a laboratory. While we cannot ignore the effectiveness of these drugs, the fact that...

The thought of the touch-me-not plant takes me to a nostalgic trip to my childhood summer holidays in Kerala. The mysterious Lajjalu plant had always fascinated me. It was a true delight to see the leaves shut down as soon as I touched them. It was always a competition with...

Weeds are always seen in a bad light, especially by farmers, as they have to find ways to ensure that they do not destroy their crops. However, Ayurvedic doctors have a different take on weeds, as there are plenty of wild weeds that can be used to treat a variety...