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Bay Leaves : Full of antioxidants and is a good source of minerals
Many herbs and spices contribute significantly to health despite low amounts of consumption, as they are full of antioxidants and certain mineral compounds. It is not clear how much bay must be consumed to get its health benefits. Researchers do not have particular recommendations about the specific amount of use. […]
Star Anise : Rich in Powerful Bioactive Compounds
Star Anise: Rich in Powerful Bioactive Compounds Herbs and spices are often unsung heroes of the health and nutrition world and star anise may be no exception. Information on its vitamin and mineral content is lacking, but considering the small amount of spice you may use at any one time, […]
Kudampuli: Natural Souring agent for delicious dishes
Malabar tamarind, a pumpkin-looking fruit that is popularly known as kudampuli or puli in Malayalam and Tamil, is the trendy cousin of mangosteen. The tree is popularly found across India and grows in almost every backyard in Kerala. The fresh puli grows in a bright green to pale yellow colour, […]
Black cumin: A Promising Natural Remedy
Black seed is the common name for the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant, which grows in southern Europe, the Middle East, and southwest Asia. It’s also known as nigella, black cumin, fennel flower, black caraway, and Roman coriander. Black seed oil is extracted from these seeds. Both the oil […]
Piper the Pepper
Long Pepper also known as the Indian long pepper, is a herb that prominently features in Ayurvedic medicine, also popularly used as a spice and in seasoning mixes. Long Pepper helps to improve weight loss. Long Pepper has antimicrobial properties. Long pepper is a slender aromatic climber, with a large […]
The wonders of nutmeg mace
Nutmeg is actually not one spice, but two; mace is derived from the nutmeg fruit, as it is the outer covering of the nutmeg seed.
Cinnamon: Pantry staple and medical powerhouse
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the inner bark of the tropical Cinnamomum tree sold as rolled quills (cinnamon sticks) or ground into a fine powder.
Cloves: A precious spice
Clove is one of the most valuable spices that has been used for centuries as food preservative and for many medicinal purposes.
Cardamom: It Doesn’t Just Add Fragrance, but a Treasure of Health Benefits
Green cardamom has an intensely sweet, minty, and savory flavor. Both the seeds and the pod have a rich aroma.
Black pepper – King of spices, enemy of ailments
Black pepper has been used as a folk medicine in a variety of cultures. Piperine is an active component in both black and white pepper.