What is Astringent

In Ayurveda, Food items are classified in terms of taste (rasa), and there are six different tastes recognized. They are –> Sweet (Madhura)–> Salty (Lavana)–> Bitter (Tikta)–> Sour (Amla)–> Pungency (Katu) –> Astringent (Kashaya) Food items may contain all kinds of tastes (rasa) but have one dominant taste. For example, Consider grapes that have both […]

Sweet Potato: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

If you are a person who eat gluten-free, lactose intolerant, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, or paleo foods, then you have to consider  about the nutrients you lose. However, no matter what kind of dietary restrictions you have, there is a magical, all-encompassing, diet that anyone can intake is sweet potatoes.  Sweet potato is an edible one […]

Health Benefits of Chamomile

Chamomile is the most recognized and a traditional medicinal herb, native to western Europe, Africa, Asia, and Northern America. The flower originates from a flowering plant that belongs to the daisy family and blooms in the early summer months. Chamomile is a wonderful herb also known as Camomille, Feldkamille, Blue Chamomile, Camomèle, Manzanilla, Echte Kamille, […]