Herbs Health benefits of Myrrh essential oil Priya Nair, February 15, 2015August 2, 2021 Myrrh, sounds mystic, doesn’t it? Myrrh is aromatic plant sap/resin collected from barks of small… Continue Reading
Pulses & Cereals Health benefits of Lima beans Priya Nair, June 19, 2014August 2, 2021 Lima beans are one of the most ancient beans cultivated globally today. They are fond… Continue Reading
Alternative Medicine Home remedies for flatulence Priya Nair, January 16, 2014February 20, 2014 Flatulence is the medical term that refers to the passing of flatus or gas from… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Anise valuefood, August 5, 2013May 15, 2023 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 Ajowan or Ajwain Seeds valuefood, October 5, 2010February 7, 2015 Ajowan or Ajwain (scientific name Trachyspermum ammi pronounced aj’o-wen) is from same family as caraway or cumin. Ajowan also known as carom / Ajave/ Ethiopian Cumin or Omam, is common spice in Indian cooking. Ajowan seeds are often chewed on their own after a meal for medicinal value. Ajowan tastes hot and leave tongue numb for a while. Crushed or cooked ajowan leaves strong and distinctive thyme-like aroma. Oil of Ajwain seeds essential contains Thymol. Thymol constitutes more than 50% of Ajowan oil. Health benefits of Ajowain seeds are known traditionally and it is only because of these health and medicinal benefits of ajowain seeds, it finds its place as home remedies for common ailments. Health benefits of Ajwain seeds and other medicinal uses of Ajwain are summarized below: Continue Reading