Aniseeds fennel seeds are an interesting and relatively new crop to be studied and experimented with. The plant has a long history of being a popular tea beverage. And many believe that it was the availability of the seeds and the easy way to use them for culinary and medicinal purposes that lead to their …
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Asafoetida Hing is a medicinal plant that has many medicinal values. It was used by the ancient people of southern China, as well as Vietnam. Today, it is one of the most important medicinal plants, used all over the world. It belongs to the Asafoetida genus and has a very similar flowering pattern to that …
Sweet basil, also called wild basil, is a plant that offers both culinary and medicinal qualities. It grows well in Mediterranean areas such as Africa, Portugal, Italy, and Spain, but it can be found almost anywhere in the world. The plant is native to Asia but was brought to Europe by traders centuries ago. The …
Indian Bay Leaf or Tejpat is an aromatic herb that belongs to the mint family. Its botanical name is Cinnamomum zeylanicum. It is found in tropical and sub-tropical places all over the world. The scientific name Cinnamomum zer�ensis is given because it is commonly grown in India. Cinnamomum cassia, Indian bay leaf, known as tapas, …
The seeds of this Mustard plant are widely cultivated in the tropical regions of South America, Africa and Asia. It is a perennial herb and it is found in different parts of Mexico, Peru, the Andes Mountains, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. These seeds are rich in vitamins and proteins, carbohydrates, and contain succulent taste and …
Black cardamom is a small evergreen shrub found growing in places like Kashmir, Nepal, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and the West Indies. The plant bears flowers which are of black color. The small white flowers are the capsules of the cardamon plant. The dried pods of the Black cardamon are black in color, oval in …
Black mustard seed is popularly known as Indian mustard, Black (Vermicola spicata) Mustard or Dog’s foot. It was considered as a sacred herb of India till recent times. It has a wide range of medicinal properties. There are many places grown or manufactured Black Mustard Seed including North & South America, Africa, China, the Mediterranean …
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Black pepper, also known as red hot pepper, perennial plant of the Solanaceae family Piperaceae and perhaps the most fiercely pungent spice in the world, is native to the Malabar Coast in Southern India and is still one of the oldest spices known. It is considered an immensely flavorful and aromatic spice and the history …
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Black salt (Sodium chloride) is derived from the black rocks of Nepal and India. This naturally occurring product is rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, and iodine. The calcium content is particularly beneficial for people with low blood pressure, as it helps to balance the levels of salt in the blood. Calcium can …
Making a recipe which calls for caraway seeds and yet don’t have it is as good as not having it at all? This is what makes the seeds one of the most versatile ingredients you can use. Caraway is an herb originally from Eastern Europe that grows in Portugal, Mediterranean areas, Northern India and France. …