Organic Terms Glossary

Sahijan

Botanical name of this plant is Moringa pterygosperma .Its uses are as unique as the many names it is known by, such as clarifier tree, horse radish tree, drumstick tree and in East Africa it has the alias "mother's best friend". It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and diuretic properties.

Shankhpushpi

Botanical name of this plant is Convolvulus pluricaulis .An ancient system of Indian medicine considered it, as a rasayana which is mainly advocated for use in mental stimulation and rejuvenation therapy .The whole herb is used medicinally in the form of decoction with cumin and milk in fever, nervous debility, loss of memory, also in syphilis and scrofula. Shankhpushpi is used as a brain tonic.

Sadabahar

Botanical name of this plant is Vinca rosea. it is also known as periwinkle, Madagascar . Its alkaloids are hypotensive, sedative and have tranquilizing properties and are anti cancerous. It helps in relieving muscle pain, depression of CNS. Sadabahar has been shown to lower blood sugar and to act as a diuretic.

Safed Musli

Botanical name of this plant is Chlorophytum borivillanum. Safed musli is used as an effective alternative to viagra, as an immunity improving drug , as a remedy for diabetes and arthritis and as an aphrodisiac agent and vitalizer, curative of natal and post natal problems.

Stress Relief Tea

The soothing power of a regular cup of tea has been given more backing from science with research that shows it can reduce the harmful effects of stress .Tea is chemically very complex, with many different ingredients such as catechins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and amino acids. All have been found to have effects on neurotransmitters in the brain. Although it does not appear to reduce the actual levels of stress we experience, tea does seem to have a greater effect in bringing stress hormone levels back to normal. Researchers from University College London claim that black tea can have a positive effect on stress hormone levels in the body.

Sustainable Agriculture

Agriculture which does not erode fertility of the earth rather it makes the earth more fertile. This type of agriculture is practiced without disturbing the earth's microflora. In this type of agriculture only natural fertilizers are used, right type of crop cycles are allowed by following bio-dynamic practices and by completely avoiding chemical fertilizers, chemical pesticides, chemical herbicides, chemical preservatives and genetic engineering. The products of such agriculture are more nutritious and they do not contain harmful chemicals infused by use of chemicals.

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Synergistic

The action of two or more substances achieving an effect greater than that possible with any of the individual components, i.e., the sum being greater than the parts.

It can also be defined as the interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.

Systemic

Pertaining to a whole body. A word used to describe conditions that affect the entire body rather than one of its parts. Diabetes is a systemic disease because it involves many parts of the body such as the pancreas, eyes, kidneys, heart, and nerves.