Roses are flowers with cultural, health, and aesthetic value. Among other benefits, not many people know about rose petals. This is extensively helpful to skin health. First, it can fight harmful bacteria and hence get rid of acne. Secondly, they are phenolic and promote anti-ageing, and can hence get rid of wrinkles. Thirdly, you can […]

Flax seeds are among the most popular and versatile add-ons to your food. However, this isn’t just a recent trend. Cultures have prized this for centuries for improving longevity and immunity. In fact, these crops are common across ancient Indian, European, and Latin American civilizations. Thus, it’s no surprise that it garners the status of [...]

Fenugreek is one of the most popular Ayurvedic herbs you’ll find. You can identify the plant as a small one (2-3 feet tall) with green leaves, white flowers, and a pod containing smallish mustard-yellow seeds. Its plant parts hold an array of benefits to human beings. For instance, alternative Indian and Chinese medicine forms prize […]

Fennel is a little-known but powerful ingredient in Ayurveda. This is an ancient digestive which has immense body system regulation benefits. For instance, it helps with bone health, blood pressure regulation, and proper cardiac functioning. Further, it can assist cancer treatment in some cases. You’ll find that it has a licorice-like flavor and adds a […]

The cloves we use in cooking are actually flowerbeds of the clove tree. You can use this in both whole and ground forms as a seasoning to hot meals, desserts, and beverages. For instance, many people use this in gingerbread cookies or Indian desserts like Kheer for its powerful taste. In addition, it is nutrient-rich […]

The year 2020 has taken a toll on most of us. This is due to the spread of a novel virus strain – COVID-19 throughout the globe. However, this wasn’t always the case. To begin with, it started out at a small food market in Wuhan (China) in late December. Following this, it traveled to […]

Cinnamon is among the most popular healing spices on the planet. This comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree, which holds vital healing properties. Above all, this is common to nearly all regions of the world – from Latin America to Asia. You’ll find that it can fight microbes, inflammation, diabetes, and free radical […]

Brahmi is one of the most important alkaline-rich Ayurvedic herbs. This plant grows in wet and tropical regions, and can live underwater too. Hence, many people place this in aquariums. There are five key benefits this offers. Firstly, it helps with hair treatment and associated conditions, such as dandruff. Secondly, it is a key ingredient […]

The black cumin or Nigella seed is a small but powerful ingredient. This is a 12 inch (30 cm) tall plant which produces flavourful seeds popular in cooking. In fact, it is especially common to Indian cooking since it helps to cleanse the body. Apart from this, it works as a healer, disinfectant, and medicine […]