Herbs Health benefits of passiflora incarnata / maypop valuefood, January 13, 2014 Passiflora or passion flowers as popularly known are flowering plants with over 500 species across… Continue Reading
Herbs Health benefits of Curry leaf valuefood, December 18, 2013 If you have noticed small fried green leaves in Indian food, it has to be… Continue Reading
Herbs Sabja / Basil seeds – health benefits and uses valuefood, August 31, 2013 Ever wondered what these jelly like seeds you find in Asian dessert Falooda? These seeds… Continue Reading
Herbs Health benefits of Gymnema sylvestre / Gurmar valuefood, August 29, 2013 Why does sugared coffee taste bitter if we have it after eating chocolate? Why does… Continue Reading
Herbs Health benefits of Alfalfa valuefood, August 12, 2013 Health benefits of alfalfa include reduction of cholesterol, healthy cardio vascular system, reduction of heart… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Flax seeds valuefood, August 10, 2013 Flaxseed has health benefits on constipation, cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis/coronary artery disease, hypertension, breast cancer,… Continue Reading
Spices Flax seed and weight loss valuefood, August 10, 2013 Do flax seeds help weight loss? Association of Flax seed and weight loss is very… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Anise valuefood, August 5, 2013 Anise (scientific name Pimpinella anisum) or aniseed, is known for its flavour, which resembles liquorice, fennel. Anise, like fennel, contains anethole, a phytoestrogen. Anethole, is the principal component of anise oil. The oil of anise is also used in toothpaste, chewing gum, cough syrups, and soap, among other products. Whole seeds of Anise are used in cooking. Anise is also available in tea, while also marketed as Anise extract. The health benefits and medicinal use of Anise can be attributed to its properties like carminative, anti septic, anti spasmodic, decongestant, digestive, expectorant, sedative and stimulant. Health benefits and medicinal uses of Anise is summarized below: Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Aleppo Pepper valuefood, July 14, 2013 Health benefits of Aleppo pepper includes its rich source of vitamin A, fibers, antioxidants with… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits and medicinal properties of Lemongrass valuefood, March 21, 2011 [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="400"] Lemongrass – health benefits[/caption] Health benefits of Lemongrass include its ability to cure fever, headache, digestive tract disorders, cough, cold, convulsions, high blood pressure. Some health benefits of lemongrass can be attributed to its anti bacterial, anti fungal, detoxifying, anti oxidant, stimulant, antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory properties. Apart from these health benefits, it has wide culinary use and use in cosmetics and other aromatherapy products. Continue Reading
Herbs Health benefits of Ginger valuefood, January 17, 2011 Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) [French: Gingembre, German: Ingwer Spanish: Jengibre], popularly and inaccurately sold as ginger root, is a rhizome or stem. Ginger is known traditionally for its medicinal and nutritional value including aiding digestion, common cold or cough. This herb is originated and is widely used throughout South Asia and East Asia. It contributes greatly towards health benefits and is regarded as a food medicine for various ailments. Ginger is a large tuberous horizontal perennial plant having knots. The leaves and rhizome have characteristic fragrant odour when cut or bruised. Rhizomes are dug out after the leafy parts are dried. It is sold as fresh ginger in the market or are peeled, sliced and dried. Dried ginger powder is also widely used. Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Mustard valuefood, January 14, 2011 Mustard [French: Moutarde Noire, Spanish: Mostaza Negra] is a member of the Brassica family of… Continue Reading