Food and you – Plant Science

8 September 2021 Animal facts, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Kannada, Plants Defence, Plants strategies, PlantScience Skincare Featured, plant science, Plant strategies, Plantscience facts

ಸಸ್ಯಗಳು ಸಹಾಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಏನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತವೆ ?

ಚಪ್ಪಟೆಯಾದ ದೊಡ್ಡ ರೆಕ್ಕೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಬಿಳಿ-ಬೂದು ಬಣ್ಣದ ದೇಹದ ಮೇಲೆ ಎದ್ದು ಕಾಣುವ ಎರಡು ಪ್ರಕಾಶಮಾನವಾದ ನೀಲಿ ಕಣ್ಣುಗುಡ್ಡೆಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ, ಹಾಕ್‌ಮೋತ್ ಭವ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಕಾಣುತ್ತದೆ. ಅವು ಮನುಷ್ಯರಿಗೆ ನಿರುಪದ್ರವಿಗಳಾಗಿದ್ದು ಹೂವುಗಳಿಂದ ಮಕರಂದವನ್ನು ಕುಡಿಯುವುದರಿಂದ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿ ಬದುಕುತ್ತವೆ. ಅವರು ಸ್ನೇಹಪರವಾಗಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಬಹುದು, ಆದರೆ ಅವುಗಳ ಲಾರ್ವಾಗಳು ಭೀಕರವಾಗಿ ವಿಭಿನ್ನ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿವೆ. ಹಾಕ್‌ಮೊತ್‌ನ ಮರಿಹುಳುಗಳು ತೋಟಗಳನ್ನು ಹಾಳು ಮಾಡುತ್ತವೆ. ಅವರ ಹೊಟ್ಟೆಬಾಕತನದಿಂದ ಬಹುತೇಕ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಸಸ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ತ್ವರಿತವಾಗಿ ತಿನ್ನಲು ಅನುವು ಮಾಡಿಕೊಡುತ್ತದೆ ಮತ್ತು ರೈತರಿಗೆ ಭಾರೀ ನಷ್ಟವನ್ನು ಉಂಟುಮಾಡಬಹುದು. ಆದರೆ

2 September 2021 Animal facts, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Kannada, Plants Defence, PlantScience Skincare plant science, plant science facts, Plantscience skin care

ಹವಾಮಾನ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಗಳು ಕೋಕೋದಲ್ಲಿ ಚಾಕೊಲೇಟ್ ರುಚಿಯ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಗೆ ಕಾರಣವೇ?

ಚಾಕೊಲೇಟ್ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಉನ್ನತ ಮಟ್ಟದ ತಯಾರಕರು ಸಂಸ್ಕರಿಸಿದ ರುಚಿ ಮತ್ತು ಉತ್ತಮ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟಕ್ಕೆ ಅಂಟಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಆದಾಗ್ಯೂ, ರುಚಿಯ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಯ ಹಿಂದಿನ ಕಾರಣ ನಿಮಗೆ ತಿಳಿದಿದೆಯೇ? ಮೊದಲನೆಯದಾಗಿ, ಚಾಕೊಲೇಟ್‌ನ ಮೂರು ಮುಖ್ಯ ಪದಾರ್ಥಗಳು ಕೋಕೋ ಬೆಣ್ಣೆ, ಕೋಕೋ ಪೌಡರ್ ಮತ್ತು ಸಕ್ಕರೆ. ಬೆಣ್ಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು “ಥಿಯೋಬ್ರೊಮಾ ಕೋಕೋ ಎಲ್” ಅಥವಾ ಕೋಕೋ ಮರದ ಬೀನ್ಸ್‌ನಿಂದ ಹೊರತೆಗೆಯಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಕೊಕೊ ಬೆಣ್ಣೆಯು ಬೀನ್ಸ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಇರುವ ಕೊಬ್ಬು. ಇದು ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟವಾದ ಕೊಬ್ಬಿನಾಮ್ಲಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದೆ, ಇದರ ಪರಿಣಾಮವಾಗಿ

2 September 2021 Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Kannada, Plants Defence plant science, plant science facts, Plantscience skin care, various types of grass, Wimbledon

ಹುಲ್ಲಿನ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು

ಅನೇಕ ಜನರು ಕ್ರೀಡೆಗಳನ್ನು ಆಡಲು ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಪಂಚದಾದ್ಯಂತ ನಡೆಯುವ ಘಟನೆಗಳನ್ನು ವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಲು ಇಷ್ಟಪಡುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಹಾಕಿ, ಸಾಕರ್, ಕ್ರಿಕೆಟ್, ಇತ್ಯಾದಿ, ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಕ್ರೀಡೆಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವಿಧ ಹುಲ್ಲುಗಾವಲು ಮೈದಾನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಆಡಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ನೀವು ಎಂದಾದರೂ ಹುಲ್ಲಿನ ಪ್ರಕಾರದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಬಯಸಿದ್ದೀರಾ? ಜೊಯಿಸಿಯಾ ಹುಲ್ಲುಇವು ಕಡಿಮೆ-ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆಯುವ ಹುಲ್ಲು, ಅವುಗಳು ಹುಲ್ಲುಹಾಸಿನಂತೆ ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸಲ್ಪಡುತ್ತವೆ. ಹುಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಕೆಲಸದ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ ಮತ್ತು ಕಠಿಣ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಯನ್ನು ನಿಭಾಯಿಸಬಲ್ಲದು. ಅವು ಬರ-ಸಹಿಷ್ಣು ಮತ್ತು ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೇಲಿಯಾದ ತಾಪಮಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಸೂಕ್ತವಾಗಿವೆ. ಇದು ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ರೋಗಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಕಳೆಗಳಿಗೆ

27 June 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Plants Defence plant science, plant science facts, Plantscience skin care, various types of grass, Wimbledon

Keep Off The Grass

Many people love playing sports and watching events that happen across the world. Whether it is hockey, soccer, cricket, etc., most sports are played on different grass fields. Have you ever wanted to know about the type of grass? If not, take a look at the other sports grass. Zoysia Grass They are low-maintenance and

26 June 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Plants Defence, PlantScience Skincare plant science, plant science facts, Plantscience skin care

Can Climatic Conditions Alter Chocolate Flavor in Cocoa?

The chocolate market is ever-growing. High-end manufacturers are trying to stick to refined taste and high quality. However, are you aware of the reason behind the change in taste? Firstly, the three main ingredients of chocolate are cocoa butter, cocoa powder, and sugar. The butter and power are extracted from the beans of Theobroma cacao

24 June 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Plants Defence, Plants strategies, PlantScience Skincare Featured, plant science, Plant strategies, Plantscience facts

Can plants call for help?

With large wings that open out flat and two bright blue eyespots that stand out on a white-grey body, the majestic hawkmoth looks majestic, especially with the five yellow-orange sports. Though they are harmless to humans and largely survive by drinking nectar from flowers, they can seem friendly. But their larvae have a menacingly different

15 June 2021 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, Plant science products, PlantScience Skincare Plantscience skin care

What is The Best FaceWash for Acne?

Trying to combat adult acne? We understand your pain. Irrespective of gender, it can happen to almost anyone, and adult acne is surprisingly more common than people often think. But that does not mean that you have to have to accept the annoying pimples and stubborn redness on your face. It is all about choosing

13 June 2021 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, plant science, Plant science products, Plants strategies, PlantScience Skincare atrimed plant science, Plantscience facts, Plantscience skin care

Is Watermelon a Fruit or a Vegetable?

Watermelons first appeared about 5,000 years ago in South Africa, and there are still many wild varieties, from sweet to bland and bitter. They spread out and were cultivated by the year 2000 BC and became a common food in ancient Egypt. The hieroglyphs on buildings from that time telling stories of watermelons are one

8 June 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome plant science, plant science facts, Plant strategies

Meet the Dancing Mushroom

Mushrooms are not a special treat anymore as more and more people are including them in their regular diet. Some exotic varieties are believed to help heal diseases along with their nutritional value. Some of the rare ones are mentioned in our blog and we have two special ones today for you. Head out to

2 June 2021 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Plants Defence, Plants strategies, PlantScience Skincare plant science, plant science facts, Plant strategies, Plantscience facts

3 Nutritional Mushrooms

Although they are fungi, mushrooms are classified as “vegetables” in the culinary world. They are also used as a meat substitute in meatless dishes due to how well they absorb the flavours of the dish – and some mushrooms are naturally umami (or savoury, like many types of meat). They can also be used to

1 June 2021 English, Food and you, Nature is awesome, plant science, PlantScience Skincare atrimed plant science, Plantscience facts

Mushrooms with Medicinal Values

Though some may dismiss medicinal food, medical researchers have demonstrated how prescribed diets can be used to reduce health risks. Mushrooms are one such functional food. There are currently 38,000 medicinal mushroom species that have been discovered and classified. Certain fungi and their extracts have even been shown to have anti-cancer properties due to their

31 May 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plants Defence Animal behaviour, Ants can regrow their brain, plant science facts

Can Ants Shrink and Regrow Their Brains?

For most ant colonies, there is a simple hierarchy: a single queen lays all the eggs, and a caste system of workers manages everything else – food gathering, baby ants, war, etc. The rest of the ants are sterile, only males & queens can reproduce. The colony normally dies when the Queen dies. The Indian

30 May 2021 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science Edible mushrooms, Food facts, plant based foods, Plantscience facts

EDIBLE FUNGI YOU WOULD LOVE

In continuation of our series on edible mushrooms, especially some of whom you would find in high-end supermarkets and restaurants, you would love what we are discussing today. Check out our series on mushrooms on our blog (link in bio). Saffron Milkcap This mushroom often surprises people when they see an orange mushroom covered in

28 May 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Nature is awesome, plant science Edible mushrooms, Plant food facts, Plantscience facts

The Edible Rainbow

People often assume that all the coloured mushrooms are poisonous. Although the idea of this colour code cannot be entirely denied or avoided, the truth is that when it comes to these edible fungi, there are a lot of misconceptions that need to be clarified. So, let’s bust the myths around edible fungi. Scarlet Elfcup

27 May 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science, Plants Defence, Plants strategies, PlantScience Skincare deadly musrooms, Plant strategies, poisonous mushroms

5 Most Poisonous Mushrooms

Mushrooms are enjoyed by many people all over the world, and are a divisive food that diners either love or despise. Those who enjoy eating fungi, on the other hand, must be cautious about which mushrooms they consume, as approximately 30 wild species are known to be consistently fatal due to high levels of toxicity,

25 May 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plant science products, Plants Defence, Plants strategies, PlantScience Skincare Bird feathers helping scientists, Mercury contamination, plant science facts

How Birds Help Study Mercury Contamination

Did you know we study Mercury contamination by assessing bird feathers? The contamination of our ecosystem by Mercury is growing every day and its impact needs to be measured. Studies show Mercury is a global pollutant and mostly for wetlands. Birds aid in the biomonitoring of mercury in our ecosystem. Scientists research few bird species

23 May 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Nature is awesome, Plant science products, Plants Defence, Plants strategies Featured, plant science, Plants have consciousness, Plantscience facts

Do Plants Have Consciousness?

Do you have a feeling that your plants can sense how your mood is or how you are feeling on a particular day? While in some stories and some plant parents have experience where plants respond as if they can understand what you are going through, just like your pet, this is not proven. For

16 May 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science Eyesight and you, How Does the Octopus See Colour?, Octopus, Plantscience facts

How Does the Octopus See Colour?

We know that octopus is a very smart marine creature. Octopus’ level of self-expression, problem-solving, and astuteness is very high. Of course, vision is a very crucial part of living life. An earthworm is a successful creature, yet the earthworm is blind. In the case of octopuses, they had only a single type of photoreceptor.

14 May 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Plant science products, Plants strategies, PlantScience Skincare bioluminescent plants, Plant lights, plant science facts

RIP Bedlight. Hello Glowing Plants

Very soon the lighting industry is going to a jolt, especially in the area of night lamps as they are going to be blown away by the latest entrant in the market – a glowing plant! Scientists have used the bioluminescent properties of mushrooms to create ornamental house plants with long-lasting leaves and flowers.The use

12 May 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Plant science products, Plants strategies Covid19 update, plant science facts

Will Children be hit by the 3rd Wave of COVID-19?

We asked our mentor and guide, Dr Damle, this question and here is what he had to say. Several parents are calling in asking, whether they are children are at risk during the third week. Since experts have said that, children may get hit. Take the experts seriously because what they have said, they want

7 May 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science, Plant science products, Plants strategies plant resin uses, plant science facts, Plantscience skin care

Ancient Uses of Plant Resin

Natural resin is one of the most versatile substances that you can find. It is a sticky substance that is secreted generally by coniferous trees as a means of protection. It is toxic towards insects and herbivores and helps to keep the tree protected from harm. Resin has been harvested and used by humans since

4 May 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plant science products, PlantScience Skincare Food facts, plant science facts, Plantscience facts

Natural Immunity Builders

This pandemic showed us that good immunity is much better than modern medicine. Immunity is the capability to fight with harmful effects of microbes. There are many medicines to improve your immunity but some foods, fruits, vegetables, and species are the natural ways to boost your immunity. Here are a few of them. Ghee has

30 April 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plant science products, Plants strategies immunity boosting foods, Plantscience facts

Five immunity-boosting superfoods

Now that we are all aware of the importance immunity levels have in our recovery, thanks to the current state of health awareness, we bring you the superfoods you can rely on to help build your immunity naturally. Though these foods can help you, they are by no means a substitute for the medications your

28 April 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science, Plants strategies plant science facts, Plant strategies, Plantscience skin care

Trees Talk Through an Ancient ‘Otherworld’ Network

WWW is an immensely popular abbreviation in the current world. But the trees are giving a very interesting turn to the concept of WWW. According to ancient beliefs, trees can talk among themselves. But the entire process is seemingly new to the science world, as it is still exploring this. Deep under the layers of

25 April 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science, PlantScience Skincare #Plantsciencefacts, Plant Science Skin care

Nature’s cure

PlantScience blog is an insightful discussion to understand and explain the science behind the great success of plants – how plants live, survive. Nature at its best is a great repository of knowledge and most of it is still a mystery to our minds. However, at Atrimed PlantScience, we have willed ourselves to research, understand the best-kept

21 April 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science, Plants Defence, Plants strategies Food facts, plant medicine, plantfood facts, Plantscience facts

Is Glass Gem Corn Real? Can You Eat It?

There aren’t many vegetables with a Facebook page, let alone one with nearly 19,000 followers, but “Glass Gem” corn is one of a kind. Because of its translucent, rainbow-coloured kernels, it became an Internet sensation. Growers of Glass Gem claim that the crop has inspired thousands of people to participate in seed saving and reconnect

13 April 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science, Plant science products plant science facts, savannahs of Africa, Topi antelopes

How males trick females!

No. We are not trying to lure you in with a tricky headline! Among Topi antelopes that live on the savannahs of Africa, Dr. Jakob Bro Jorgensen of the University of Liverpool, UK, found this interesting behaviour. As the savannah gives little space to hide for the predators like lions, leopards and cheetahs, they have

4 April 2021 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science, Plants strategies, PlantScience Skincare masters of disguise, plant science facts, Plants faking it, Strange plants

Do Plants have Doll’s Eyes?

If you are walking alone by yourself in the Midwestern or Eastern United States or Eastern Canada, you will encounter a strange phenomenon of hoards of eye-balls looking at you out of nowhere. Do not mistake them for being a prank or wonder if someone collected doll’s eyes and hung them up on a tree.

4 April 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plants Defence, PlantScience Skincare

Do plants bleed?

Well, it looks like some do! Hydnellum Peckii is a funnel-shaped fungus that has an interesting way of appearing as it grows up. While its unusual appearance has earned its notorious names as the bleeding Hydnellum, red-juice tooth or the most common – Devil’s tooth, it grows to be a brown dull adult. The whitish

4 April 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plant science products, Plants strategies Cows have compasses, Plantscience facts

Do Cows have Inbuilt Compasses?

Yes. You read it right! Strangely enough, for centuries, people have not noticed this enough until someone figured it out. Seems like the bovine folk might have more knowledge than we assume about the Earth’s magnetism. While some experienced farmers would explain this alignment of cows standing in the North-South direction as a way to

4 April 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plants strategies Crocodile stones, Why Do Crocodiles Swallow Stones?

Why Do Crocodiles Swallow Stones?

When you are a crocodile, your diet has many things that are not at all easy. Whether it is the decaying carcasses you find or the smaller animals you manage to capture, you are bound to have digestive issues. How can a crocodile help itself with digestive problems? Let me explain. We already spoke at

2 April 2021 English, Festivals, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plant science products, Plants strategies, PlantScience Skincare Incense and Myrrh, plant science facts, Plant strategies

The Holy Myrrh, Guggul and Incense

Ever wondered where your incense comes from? Did you know that guggul is a resin secreted by the Mukul myrrh tree (Commiphora mukul), which grows in India, Central Asia, and North Africa? In India, incense sticks are a critical element in most Hindu celebrations. During pujas and festivals, incense sticks or dhoop are used liberally.

1 April 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Plant science products, Plants Defence, Plants strategies, PlantScience Skincare Camphor tree, Eucalyptus tree, plant medicine, Plantscience facts

Camphor & Eucalyptus, the chemical cousins

Some plants are so close to one another that you keep thinking they might be related, though they are not similar. When you are in search of identifying plants that can cure human ailments, this becomes critical. Let us look at some of them. The camphor tree is native to China and is one of

30 March 2021 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science, Plant science products, Plants Defence, PlantScience Skincare Plant based skin care, Skin care

Gardenia Gummifera – Dikamali

Gardenia gummifera L.f. (Family: Rubeacea) is used in the indigenous system of medicine to cure many diseases. The herb, named Gardenia Gummifera – Dikamali is used in the treatment of wounds, skin diseases, fever, stomach pain, etc. The herb has different names, like resin, telbampa, bikke, etc. So, do not get confused when you see

28 March 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science Asafoetida medicinal benefits, Hing medical benefits, Plantscience facts

Medicinal Benefits of Asafoetida, An Edible Gum-Resin

Indian cuisine relies on a vast battery of spices – and hing plays an integral part. Native to Afghanistan and Iraq, #Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida/Hing) is the dried sap obtained from the roots of Ferula plants and is a flavouring agent for food. #Hing is acquired in molten form and further processed into a consumable product. Several flavours of

25 March 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, Plants Defence Faking among humans, Faking in sports, Why we fake in games

Faking In Humans When They Fall In Football

Did you ever watch live football matches? If so, you will know that soccer players seem dramatic and tend to exaggerate their ordinary fouls. Last night, dad and I watched a Football match where we saw a famous player suddenly fall. All the other players and we also thought that he was severely hurt. But

24 March 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plant science products, PlantScience Skincare Bioluminence, Glowing fish, Green Fluorescent Proteins

Glowing Fish & Green Fluorescent Proteins

First discovered in 1665 by Robert Hooke, the cells are the basic unit of life. Well, we all know that! Also, we know about the various advancements in theories and information about these units and other micro-organisms, which got discovered with time. Yet, there is a lot more to know about the mysterious nature. One

21 March 2021 English, Food and you, Nature is awesome, plant science, Plant science products, PlantScience Skincare #Plantsciencefacts, plant science facts, Plantscience skin care

Why Plant-Based Healing Is Good For Your Skin

The market is currently flooding with skincare products ranging from organic to synthetic. Many of these products promise to provide instant results. While some of them may work as said, they may not necessarily be the right choice for your skin. The debate between synthetic and natural products has been going on for some time

15 March 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, plant science, Plant science products, Plants Defence, Plants strategies, PlantScience Skincare plant science facts, Plant strategies, Plants adapt to eating salamanders, Salamanders and pitcher plants

Do pitcher plants trap salamanders too?

We know that pitcher plants are carnivorous as they have modified leaves called traps. These traps include the prey-trapping mechanism and feature a cavity comprising digestive liquid. The traps are formed by the specialized leaves and these plants make the best use of their nectars to attract their prey. Understanding Things about Pitcher Plants’ Chosen

13 March 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science, Plant science products, PlantScience Skincare

How to rejuvenate your skin naturally

The summer is almost here. As much as I like it with all the visits to beaches, tall glasses filled with juices and the summer breeze, I also get tensed about my skin. It’s the time of the year when you can’t stay inside the blankets anymore or cover your dry skin underneath the warmth

11 March 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, plant science, Plant science products, Plants Defence, PlantScience Skincare atrimed plant science, DIY Skin care, Natural skin care, plant based skin care tips, PlantScience carebox

DIY skincare techniques for healthy skin

Do you want to get healthy skin without burning a hole in your pocket? Then these DIY skincare techniques can help you to achieve the skin of your dreams. While your kitchen might be equipped with all that your skin needs, not everything is cut-out to apply on your skin. Thus, I have created a

9 March 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Nature is awesome, plant science, Plant science products, PlantScience Skincare plant science facts, PlantScience carebox, Plantscience skin care

5 best plants for your skin

The royal poinciana tree in my garden is blooming. The gorgeous red flowers have added panache to the elegance of it. But honestly, it is not only about how beautiful my plants make my backyard look. I’m somewhat more interested in knowing the beneficial properties that the plants come with. And knowledge is the key

8 March 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plant science products, PlantScience Skincare Plantscience skin care, Skinimalism with plantscience

Natural, Beautiful YOU

Beauty trends come and go, but one set to turn the industry on its head in 2021, according to social media platform Pinterest, is skinimalism. The movement, highlighted in its Trend Prediction Report, refers to how women are embracing a more sustainable, pared-down beauty routine, one that has been gaining momentum since the start of

4 March 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plants Defence Reproduction in plants

Fascinating reproduction methods in plants

Plants are categorized depending on two reproductive systems, such as spores or seeds. The result of the reproduction is to continue with their species. Reproduction in plants can fall into two categories, sexual or asexual. The process of reproduction by the fusion of gametes to form offspring is known as sexual reproduction. The process which

3 March 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plant science products, Plants Defence atrimed plant science, Coconut oil for your skin, Plantscience facts

Is Coconut Oil Good for Your Skin?

While some complain that the oil can block the pores on our body and cause blackheads, we explore some real claim backed by research about coconut oil and how it can help your skin. Skin, being the largest organ of the body, functions as the necessary interface between the internal and the external environment. Our

2 March 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science, Plant science products, PlantScience Skincare #Plantsciencefacts, atrimed plant science, Plantscience skin care

Glow with PlantScience this summer

The wedding season is here. As you browse through your wardrobe for that perfect lehenga to wear on your best friend’s wedding, or that stunning suit to wear to your colleague’s sangeet, don’t forget about your skin. Although, skincare should be a part of your daily routine, “Tough times call for tough measures”. If you

28 February 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Nature is awesome, News, plant science, Plants strategies Natural Skincare with spices, plant science facts, Spices for your skin

5 great spices for glowing skin

India is a land of spices and how we love our spices is a well-known secret. Did you know that spices can help us with our skin too? Spices are concentrated sources of antioxidants and some have been studied for therapeutic properties. Most of these spices are available in our kitchen and are traditionally used

24 February 2021 English, Festivals, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science

Whose noodle is it anyway?

Chinese scholar Zhu Xi wrote several odes during the second century BC, and his Ode to Bing is the longest of his all works, and it gives us the idea about the sense of the origin of noodles and their preparation. These were referred to as bing in Chinese texts. The history of noodles is

23 February 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science Featured, Petrichor, Scent of rain

Petrichor – The secret scent of rain!

Have you ever predicted rain, just by the scent of it? I know I have. And when it turns out to be accurate, I have taken a full-fledged credit for it as well. I mean, who doesn’t like a good shower after a long dry spell? But for a long time, I felt like there

19 February 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plant science products #Plantsciencefacts, Lemon as a medicine, Lemon facts, plant medicine

When life gives you lemons…

When life gives you lemons, you can made a good jar of lemonade and thank your stars. Or check out these interesting things we can do with lemon! Lemon is the one of the extensively used natural product when it comes to using for #skincare. As natural as it gets, lemon can help your skin

13 February 2021 English, Festivals, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science Facts about Indian culture, history of India, Plantscience facts

Valentine and Kamadeva, the Indian Cupid

The most delightful season of the year, Spring is here! And I could not be more excited. As the flowers have started blooming in my backyard garden, I can sense the arrival of the day-of-love just around the corner. Don’t you? Valentine and the Indian Cupid Valentine’s day often gets connected with the Cupid —

12 February 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plants strategies plants flowers colors, Plantscience facts

Do plants attract suitors by their flashy colours?

Relationship between Colors Of Flower And Insects We all admire the beautiful colors of various flowers. Colors play a huge role in determining the flower. The beautiful colors in red roses, and happy yellow sunflowers, are seen because of the same reason people have black or blonde hair. Have you ever wondered about the origin

8 February 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science plant science facts, Tea facts

15 Interesting Tea Facts

I love coffee but there are many people who love having a hot cup of tea. If you are a tea lover and swear by your cup of tea, you will love what we are writing today. The hero of the drinks around the world – tea! Did you know tea is one of the

27 January 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science Facts about Orange, Food facts, plant science facts

17 orange facts you didn’t know

Oranges are associated a lot more than just a fruit or a citrus juice solution. Since thousands of years oranges have gained quite a bit of popularity in evoking various associations like being wealthy, symbol of fertility, abundance, immortality, longevity and beauty. In the Middle Eastern cultures people have always loved orange trees and fruits.

26 January 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, News, plant science reality of the rhino horn, rhino horn and sexual supplements

Aphrodisiac properties of the Rhino horn

Today, in our PlantScience animal facts series, we will explore a common misconception for which an entire species had to pay the price and is on the brink of extinction – Rhinoceros. Did you know the word rhinoceros comes from the ancient Latin & Greek words ‘rhino‘ which means nose and ‘keras‘ which means horn?

25 January 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science Aphids and ants, Symbiotic relationship

Honey producing cattle – Aphids

Aphids are herbivores. They suck plant juices out of the leaves, stems, or roots of plants. The juices they drink often have much more sugar than protein. These little colonies of small bugs live around a plant and mostly try to hide from our sight. But they generate special interest for other interesting creatures –

25 January 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science 3 vaginas in marsupials, Kangaroo facts

Marsupials & the power of 3!

When it comes to reproduction we are learning that the animal world is far more complicated than we would like to imagine. In today’s post, we will learn about the amazing anatomy of one of our favourite animal species – Kangaroo. Did you know that all marsupials (mammals which carry and tend the young in

25 January 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts, plant science marine flatworms, penis fighting flatworms

Penis fencing flatworms

Deep inside the oceans watery floor, there live many animals which are mysterious and dramatic. We might have only learnt a small amount of the kinds of life forms in the oceans and are already bewildered. Today we are going to learn about small creatures that are flat, soft-bodied and freeliving in the waters. While

23 January 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science ant facts, ants, plant science facts

Interesting ant facts you didn’t know

Ants are common insects we all would have seen and some of us have been on the bad side and were bitten. It is amazing how tough these small insects are especially when we talk about their small size – Most of them are just 0.08 – 1 inch long an live in colonies. You

22 January 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science can tongue smell, human tongue, olfactory sensors

Can Tongue Smell Like Nose?

We understand that it sounds funny, but new research suggests that the taste buds in your tongue can smell food like your nose does. It was always clear that taste and smell go hand in hand when detecting food flavor components. However, the new study by the neuroscientists of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in

21 January 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science Food facts, plant science facts, spaghetti and science, Spaghetti breaking

Why Does Dry Spaghetti Break Into Three Pieces, Not Two?

Did you ever snap a bunch of dry spaghetti before putting it in the pan? You will see that the small piece of spaghetti flies off here and there in tiny bits. But isn’t it fascinating to see that the spaghetti breaks into pieces of more than two? It has never happened that you will

21 January 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science external fertilisation, Frogs and fertilisation

The Parental Imprint

Every member of the species carries some part of its parent in it self and it is almost certain that the parents come together in contributing their share to the child. However, in some cases it is quite different. In our series on strange reproduction behavior in animals, today we will examine the special fertilizations

17 January 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science Ball python, Komodo dragon, Parthenogenesis, Virginbirth

Is virgin birth possible?

This question has left many of the scientists bewildered until they found out about the virgin birth situations and explained to us all. While it is not common among the larger mammals or the species we observe every day, parthenogenesis, most commonly known as ‘Virgin Birth’, is a form of asexual reproduction in which a

13 January 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science Octopus mating, Plantscience facts

Do octopuses mate to death?

Octopuses prefer living alone and come together only for mating. While the myth about female octopuses devouring the male after mating is true in some cases, there are other situations too. A lot of factors come into play when we talk about the aftermath of the mating process and they determine what happens to the

11 January 2021 English, Featured, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Nature is awesome #Plantsciencefacts, Marijuana facts, plant science

Weed facts which are true

Among a limited number of topics that can divide doctors is the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Questions are raised about its safety, control, addiction, side effects and so on. The plant has amazed researchers, doctors, scientists all the same for its magical powers. While smoking or possessing marijuana is not legal in India,

9 January 2021 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts, plant science #Plantsciencefacts

The bark of piranhas!

Piranhas are often depicted as the scariest and deadly fishes in the world and are shown to feed on unsuspecting people. Let us see some interesting facts about these little fish that have been on Earth for almost 25 millions of years. Before you get carried off by the way piranhas are shown scavenging and

2 January 2021 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts Banana and joints, plant science, why are Banana peels slippery

Why is Banana Skin Slippery?

Have you ever wondered why people slip when they step on banana peels? Banana peels are more slippery compared to any other fruit peels. Unless you are a science student or probably have not worked in the fruit market, you must be wondering why banana peels are slippery? Wonder no more, as we explain it

28 December 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Plants Defence, Plants strategies Music vs mosquitoes, plant science facts

Can music keep mosquitoes away?

Don’t we all hate mosquitoes? Some of us also are allergic to the sprays and the fumes that are emitted when we heat up bug repellant coils. What if there was an easier and much more pleasant solution? Mosquitoes have been known to spoil precious moments you plan to spend outside in the evenings or

24 December 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science, Plants Defence Animal behaviour, Cows with names give more milk, Featured, plant science facts

Do Cows With Names Give More Milk?

One of my fondest memories from my childhood is living on the farm with my grandparents. My granny used to wake me up early to go milk the cows to make my favorite kheer. She had names for every cow, know the age of the calves, what they liked, how naughty one was and stories

22 December 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science Chickens are smart, plant science facts

Chickens are smarter than you think!

Poultry sector in India is valued at about Rs. 80,000 crore (2015-16) and the plan is to double it by 2022. Worldwide the opportunities commercial poultry farming offers is just growing. To enhance the success of yield and health of the birds, many researchers are burning the midnight oil and this led to some amazing

21 December 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science chicken and beauty, plant science facts, Skin care

Do Chickens Prefer Beautiful People?

Chickens are popular across the globe as humans view them as a food source. They are used in various cuisines and usually found on farms, but this barnyard bird is a lot smarter than you think. But it’s not uncommon for animals to be anticipating towards humans, as one requires being scrupulous, and animals have

17 December 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science, Plants Defence Dietary habits, Food habits, Geophagy, plant science facts

Is eating the mud good?

Have you seen children dig out and lick soil or a mud wall? Some pregnant women crave for the soil too. Ever wondered why does that happen? This behaviour of voluntarily consuming soil is called Geophagy. Did you know the father of medicine, Hippocrates (460-380 BC) made a reference to geophagy in pregnancy (Young, 2011)

14 December 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Plant science products Clay lick parakeet, Fighting toxins, Parrot diets, Parrots eating clay

Clay eating Parrots

Southeastern Peru is home to some of the most beautiful species of birds in the world. One of the most commonly found species is the parrot, which are of dozens of beautiful colours and sizes. All of these parrots have a very interesting habit – they gather on open cliff faces and eat clay. The

9 December 2020 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, News, plant science, Plant science products plant medicine, plant science facts, Tree peonies

Peony facts you didn’t know!

We know that Tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) is well known for its ornamental value but did you know about its edible oil, and medicinal properties? Other than giving beautiful flowers that are large, bright and grand, peonies are being studied for their medicinal uses. (We know that some variants of Tree peony produce flowers that

7 December 2020 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science Auryedic medicine, Turmeric as medicine, Turmeric latest research

Turmeric – the divine herb & medicine

The latest research by archaeologist Arunima Kashyap at Washington State University Vancouver, who, along with Steve Weber, has been studying the cooking techniques of people in the Indus Valley Civilization has some interesting revelations. Arunima suggests that turmeric, along with Ginger, was a key ingredient in the Indian cuisine and used extensively by cooks in

5 December 2020 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, Plants Defence, Plants strategies Foreign food on your stands, plant science

Guess who is foreign on your plate?

If you liked our last post, you will love this one too. Check out the video and see how many you can identify and tell us in the comments about other foods we missed! WHAT IS PLANTSCIENCE? PlantScience blog is an insightful discussion to understand and explain the science behind the great success of plants –

2 December 2020 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science alien food items in India, Plant food facts

Your lunch might be international!

Strange, as it may sound, it is true that many common items we consume as Indians daily might be from an alien land. Some even travelled continents and established themselves here in our country. Today, in our PlantScience Facts series, we will explore some of the common food items that are not local and we

28 November 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Nature is awesome, plant science Mosquitoes, plant science facts, Smelly feet

Smelly feet are mosquito magnets

When you are out in a public place with your friends, did you find some of them get stung by mosquitoes more often than others? You might have found it strange that mosquitoes seek out few people in particular in a group. You are right, there is a selective procedure being followed here and you

22 November 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science Kangaroo facts, Plantscience facts

21 Kangaroo facts you didn’t know

Kangaroos are one of the most fascinating creatures on the Earth and here are some cool facts you didn’t know. If you are planning a trip to Australia, make sure you visit one of the sanctuaries that have Kangaroos and your time would be worth it. 21 Cool Kangaroo facts: 1.Joey, when born, is the

19 November 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science Joey and changing milk in Kangaroo, Kangaroo milk

Joey and the changes in Kangaroo’s milk

Kangaroos are one of the most fascinating mammals on Earth. Though physically limited to the Australian continent, they are well known across the world for their unique features – standing on hind legs, having a strong tail, ability to box, carrying their babies in their pouches and strong jumping capabilities. Today, we are going to

11 November 2020 English, Food and you, Nature is awesome, plant science Pathimugam herbal water

Pathimugam, The Antibacterial, Anticoagulant Superwood

When I first visited Kerala, I was excited to taste the local cuisine. I have always liked the pottu, kadala and paratha with chicken roast and fish fry in other cities, but the local flavour had to have some special secret. As one who enjoys local cuisine in the truest sense, I walked into a

5 November 2020 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, plant science, Plants Defence, Plants strategies Invasive plant species in India, Lantana Camara, Wild sage

Why are invasive plants so successful?

Invasive species grab the land from other species and grow and spread. Make it difficult for local species to survive. They extract nutrients from the earth, which belonged to others. But to do this, they need to overcome competition, fight against local animal predators, adapt to the local atmospheric conditions, smart use of local resources.

31 October 2020 English, Festivals, Food and you, Interesting facts, News, plant science Crazy festivals, Halloween's Indian origins

7 pumpkin facts you didn’t know

Pumpkins facts & health benefits Pumpkins originated in North America around 5500 BC Pumpkins are fruits, not vegetables Pumpkins grow (almost) everywhere Pumpkin word originated from “pompions,” which meant ‘gross melons’ Pumpkins are 90% water Pumpkins are full of valuable nutrients, high in antioxidants Pumpkins are linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers They

25 October 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science plant science facts, Plant strategies, Pollination by Mosquitoes

Pollination by Mosquitoes

Did you know there are around 3,500 mosquito species? A significant number of these need nothing to do with gnawing people or some other creature. Indeed, even in species that bite, it is just the females that do as they need human blood to build up their eggs. The major food of all grown-up mosquitoes

23 October 2020 English, Festivals, Food and you, Interesting facts, plant science Crazy festivals, Indian Festivals

Nagpur World Orange festival

The World Orange festival was conceptualized and curated by the government of Maharashtra and is held in Nagpur in the last week of December or early January every year. Though it is a new entrant to the world of food festivals, the World Orange Festival has garnered a huge response from all. During this time,

23 October 2020 English, Festivals, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science Crazy festivals, Indian Festivals, Konkan Fruit Festival

The Konkan fruit festival

Now that we know of many festivals around food and music around the world, let us find out some closer to home starting from the west coast. We have our own fruit festival on the west shoreline of India in Goa – The Konkan fruit festival. More than 20,000 individuals visit this festival (the number

22 October 2020 English, Festivals, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, plant science Crazy festivals, The battle of Oranges

The Battle of Oranges

This festival of throwing oranges at each other is the largest food fight in Italy. It is celebrated in the city of Ivrea, where thousands of locals gather and divide into nine combat teams and then throw oranges at each other. The Orange Battle, or Battaglia Delle Arance to locals, is a three-day festival celebrated

16 October 2020 English, Festivals, Food and you, Interesting facts, plant science Bean-throwing Festival, Crazy festivals, Setsubun

Japan’s Bean-throwing Festival : Setsubun

If you have been following our posts, you would have definitely enjoyed the arious #Crazy Festivals, we have been covering. Today we are introducing you to the famous bean throwing festival from the island of the rising sun – Japan. Traditionally known as Setsuban, is celebrated at the beginning of spring. This festival is celebrated

6 October 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts Cinnamon powder, Food adulteration, What are you eating

Heads, legs & ground cinnamon

What is acceptable adulteration in the packaged food industry?

5 October 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts Check what you eat, Food adulteration, What are you eating

Pepper & Rat Poop

Mammalian faeces can be a polished way to say rodent poop is an ingredient in pepper. Just as the cockroach parts in chocolate, the Food and Drug Administration, which is responsible for taking care of public health, sets the standard for every packaged food item available in the market. It also takes care of biological

2 October 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts Chocolate, Cockroaches, Food adulteration

Chocolate & cockroaches

Who doesn’t like chocolate? I personally love all kind of chocolate, especially the dark ones. But what if I tell you that you have probably consumed cockroach parts? Guess what? It is totally fine with the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration is a federal agency that looks after the health and human services. The

18 September 2020 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, News Discovery of Saccharin, Food facts, plant science

Sweet tasting beard & invention of Saccharin

Isn’t it interesting that some of the discoveries happened because of pure luck or as they called ‘accidents’? Yes, in this series of of interesting facts, we explore some of the common things most of us don’t know. Though it is widely used as a substitute for sugar, especially as a diabetic-friendly sweetening agent, did

10 September 2020 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome plant science, Science behind odours, smell addiction

Pungent addiction

Do you like pungent smells or do you run away from them? Human mind is a mystery on many levels, and we are still trying to decipher the depth to which we understand its capacity. Developing likeness to certain types of smells is an amazing trick your brain plays with you. Let me explain. A

9 September 2020 English, Food and you, History of human intelligence, Interesting facts, News, plant science Filter coffee, History of coffee, Indian coffee

Thrilling history of coffee

Don’t we all love coffee? Coffee has been proven to be the most popular beverage in the modern world, with more than 400 billion cups consumed in a year. In many Indian households, coffee is looked upon as a delicacy that is only had on special occasions. Coffee is a staple especially in Southern India, where

4 September 2020 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, Plants strategies Buddha's hand, Citron, plant science, plant science facts

Buddha’s hand, the fingered citron

One of the interesting things we see in nature is that goodness comes in all shapes and sizes. Though this strange looking fruit is still uncommon in the Indian market, you will be shocked to know that it has originated in the north-east part of India itself. The Indian Buddhist monks have been known to introduce

3 September 2020 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, Plants strategies Citrus Australasica, Natural Caviar, plant science, plant science facts

Nature’s caviar

Considered one of the finest natural things that come in a little package, Finger Limes, scientifically known as Citrus australasica, are unique fruits that belong to the Rue family. Although it is not a part of citrus, the fruit is related to genus Microcitrus. The plant is native to Australia, usually to its subtropical rainforest. The

22 August 2020 English, Festivals, Food and you, Interesting facts, plant science Hibiscus plant

God Ganesha’s favorite flower – #hibiscus

#Atrimed#Plantsciencefacts #PlantScienceFam #Interestingfacts #Wondersofnature #HibiscusFacts #GaneshChaturdi

16 August 2020 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science Biggest life-form, Mushroom

World’s biggest organism

World’s biggest organism Fast, think about the biggest life-form ever. What’d you thought of? A dinosaur? Apologies, no — there’s bigger. You might say a blue whale? No! There is a great chance that you are thinking about the biggest creature, but we said ‘life form’. Well, we’re discussing the “humongous growth,” a colony of

16 August 2020 English, Food and you, Interesting facts, Nature is awesome, plant science Citron, Kumquat

Kumquat: Small fist, Big PUNCH

The funny sounding tiny tots of citrus family are just about 2- 2.5 cms in diameter but are richly packed with multiple nutritional benefits from the big doses of Vitamin C(73% of RDI) , Fiber (26% of RDI) and Vitamin A (10% of RDI) and antioxidants in 100 gms of serving which is about 4-5 fruits.

11 August 2020 Animal facts, English, Food and you, Interesting facts cow urine, plant science, plant science facts

Gomutra – bovine or divine?

Cow is an animal that has historically and mythologically been sacred in the religion of Hinduism. The animal is looked upon as a “mother”, and is considered to be like god. Since ancient times, cow urine or gomutra was thought to have special medicinal properties. According to Ayurveda, gomutra has special medicinal properties that allow it to treat and cure diseases