REFORMATTED WITH NEW COVER Dr. Bakhru’s titles have sold 1.25 Lakh copies in India! Spices and condiments are important forms of natural foods. However, besides having culinary uses, they are also utilized for natural healing purposes. Perfumes, essential oils, edible restoratives and other components of spices provide significant benefits to human beings. In Indian Spices and Condiments as Natural Healers, Dr. Bakhru describes the medicinal virtues of a variety of spices and condiments. The author’s easy-to-understand and detailed descriptions expose readers to the distinctive qualities of specific spices, and their ability to treat common ailments like headaches, colds, migraines and coughs. The information in this book can assist readers in solving common health problems. In addition, readers will learn how to use spices and condiments as essential ingredients of a well-balanced natural diet.

A truly integrated collection of research, Connecting Indian Wisdom and Western Science: Plant Usage for Nutrition and Health compares Ayurvedic and Western conceptions of wellness, healthy lifestyle, and diet. Examining the phyto-pharmacological, phytochemical, clinical, ethnobotanical, sociocultural, and biomedical approaches to plant- and herb-b

Herbs and spices are among the most versatile ingredients in food processing, and alongside their sustained popularity as flavourants and colourants they are increasingly being used for their natural preservative and potential health-promoting properties. An authoritative new edition in two volumes, Handbook of herbs and spices provides a comprehensive guide to the properties, production and application of a wide variety of commercially-significant herbs and spices. Volume 2 begins with a discussion of such issues as the medicinal uses of herbs and spices and their sustainable production. Herbs and spices as natural antimicrobials in foods and the effect of their natural antioxidants on the shelf life of food are explored, before the book goes on to look in depth at individual herbs and spices, ranging from ajowan to tamarind. Each chapter provides detailed coverage of a single herb or spice, and begins by considering origins, chemical composition and classification. The cultivation, production and processing of the specific herb or spice is then discussed in detail, followed by analysis of the main uses, functional properties and toxicity. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, the two volumes of the new edition of Handbook of herbs and spices are an essential reference for manufacturers using herbs and spices in their products. They also provide valuable information for nutritionists and academic researchers. Provides a comprehensive guide to the properties, production and application of a wide variety of commercially-significant herbs and spices Begins with a discussion of such issues as the medicinal uses of herbs and spices and their sustainable production Explores herbs and spices as natural antimicrobials in foods and the effect of their natural antioxidants on the shelf life of food

Ever had behavioral problems that adversely affected you or your dear one's health? The next time some common disease stares you in the face, the solutions are right here, at your finertips! Through Miracle Drugs in Natural Foods, discover which common natural herbs/foods can settle an upset stomach, symptoms of depression, etc. Now you can explore the magical world of these amazing natura lfoods based on the latest scientific studies.

New Reformatted Edition THE NATURAL WAY TO NOURISH YOURSELF Beauty and health go hand in hand. The finest cosmetics in the world cannot disguise the effects of poor nutrition, lack of sleep and exercise or too much stress. Beauty comes from within and it is reflected in clear skin, sparkling eyes, glossy hair and a fit, trim body. While it is not possible to change one’s features, a lot can be done to attain other basic elements of true beauty. In this book Dr. H. K. Bakhru has covered all aspects of beauty and prescribed methods for treating various problems connected therewith in a natural way. A Handbook of Natural Beauty is your guide to looking good, feeling good and staying fit the natural way, the healthy way. It will help you discover — why water will do more for you than any skin cream — a delicious way to prevent tooth decay — how to prevent your hair from greying and a natural hair dye — a humble herb which makes your facial more effective — exercises for a healthier, lovelier you and a lot more from the leading expert on nature care. Many have benefited greatly after reading this book and have succeeded in overcoming their beauty problems. You too, can be one of them.

There are alarming reports of new and emerging microbial diseases. The recent emergence of COVID-19 is a burning example that has attracted global attention. Not only this, the development of multidrug resistance in microbes is frightening and thus the available antibiotics have been ineffective. Considering these facts, there is a pressing need to develop effective treatment options that are eco-friendly, biobased, and cost-effective. The present book covers the natural/bio-based products from plants, mushrooms and microbes that can be used against different microbial diseases caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi. This book would be an essential reading for students, researchers and people from pharma industries. Key features: • Describes the biobased natural products to combat microbial diseases. • Examines the antimicrobial potential of mushrooms, endophytes and secondary metabolites. • Discusses the role of defensins and terpenes in microbial diseases. • Incorporates natural products from the Amazon for treating microbial diseases.

Diet Cure for Common Ailments covers the whole gamut of ailments which can be cured merely by proper food habits and regulation of one s life, without recourse to medicinal treatment. The book is based on the theories and fundamentals of nature cure that go to preserve health and vitality. The complete treatment charts and illustrations given in this book will serve as a useful guide to those who wish to treat themselves through this system at home.