Vegetables Benefits of Winter melon Priya Nair, December 12, 2015May 14, 2017 Winter melon, also known as ash gourd is not just a vegetable but is also… Continue Reading
Fruits Succulent Surinam cherry benefits Priya Nair, February 5, 2015May 14, 2017 A member of the myrtle family and adorning the landscapes of many parts of the… Continue Reading
Herbs Health Benefits of Frankincense Priya Nair, January 17, 2015May 14, 2017 Frankincense, also known by the name Olibanum is a white colored resin obtained from trees… Continue Reading
Fruits Health benefits of Rowan berry Priya Nair, September 28, 2014May 14, 2017 Native to the cool and temperate areas of the Northern hemisphere, rowan berries are the… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of saffron Priya Nair, August 2, 2014May 14, 2017 Considered to be one of the most expensive spices in the world, Saffron not only… Continue Reading
Herbs Health Benefits of Damiana Priya Nair, July 20, 2014May 14, 2017 Damiana, scientifically known as Turnera diffusa is a shrub that produces aromatic flowers and is… Continue Reading
Health Supplements Health Benefits of Mucuna pruriens Priya Nair, July 1, 2014May 14, 2017 Mucuna pruriens or the velvet bean has been recognized for hundreds of years for its… Continue Reading
Nuts Health benefits of tiger nut Priya Nair, June 20, 2014May 14, 2017 Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) is often mistaken to be a nut but it is actually… Continue Reading
Vegetables Health benefits of Chayote Priya Nair, May 7, 2014October 29, 2021 Chayote, also known as vegetable pear or Christophine is a green colored squash that is… Continue Reading
Herbs Health benefits of Juniper Priya Nair, February 10, 2014February 20, 2014 The name juniper berry is confusing, as people sometimes mistake it for a berry or… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Sumac valuefood, December 5, 2010November 12, 2017 Health Benefits of Sumac(French: Sumac German: Sumach Italian: Sommacco Spanish: Zumaque Arabic: Sammak): Scientific Name: Rhus Coriaria Sumac is native to North America, Iran and Turkey. There is also a poisonous variety of Sumac known commonly as ‘Poison Ivy’. Sumac is used as a substitute for lemon because of its sourness and astringency. Sumac also is used as a substitute for Vinegar. Continue Reading