What is White Pepper? Found in every kitchen pantry around the world, black pepper is known as the “king of spices.” Yet, while black pepper is the most common pepper, white pepper is a close competitor in both taste and health benefits. The ‘piper nigrum’ is the scientific name of the white pepper from the […]
Pennywort is a leafy herb plant that is profoundly used in Indonesian, Chinese, and Ayurvedic medicine preparations. The scientific name of this herbal plant is ‘Centella Asiatica,’ It is called ‘Bai Bua Bok’ in Thai. Other known names of this plant are Jal Brahmi (In Ayurveda), Ji Xue Sao (In Chinese), Spadeleaf, Indian pennywort, Asiatic pennywort, Marsh […]
Cardamom is the most popular spice with an intense and sweet flavor. It is widely used in many traditional Indian sweets and also added in several dishes because of its great aroma. Apart from the culinary uses, it contains many effective health benefits. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various diseases. It […]
Cumin is a spice that comes from the Cuminum Cyminum plant. It is a leafy plant that widely grows in India, China, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East regions. The fruits of this plant are known as cumin seeds, and it is a popular spice all around the world. It is an essential Indian spice that is […]
Barley is a type of edible grain that belongs to the grass family known as Gramineae, which has been in use among the people since ancient times. It was used in bread making in the 16th century and was widely eaten by people living in cities such as Greece, China, and Egypt. But nowadays people […]
What is Black Cardamom and its Types? Black cardamom is one of the most widely used flavors, especially in an Indian kitchen. It is also known as the ‘queen of spices.’ Generally, elaichi is used as a mouth cleaner, and it also adds a rich taste to your dishes. Black cardamom (Kali Elaichi) gives an […]
The Banana plant, which belongs to the botanical genus Musa Acuminata, is famous for its superior medicinal properties, and all of its components are used for a variety of purposes. Widely known as the Banana Heart and Banana Blossom, its flowers contain innumerable minerals, nutrients, and compounds. The shape of the grown banana flower is […]
Ber is known as “Ilanthai” in Tamil which is a medium-sized subtropical tree belonging to the botanical species Ziziphus Mauritiana, which is famous for the tiny berry fruits delivered by this plant. This sub-tropical tree grows over 1,400 m above from ground level, in the central hills, barren lands, and forests. Its small and beautiful […]
Bhringraj is the most popular herb because of its effective benefits like hair growth and cures liver diseases. It is an effective remedy for cough, asthma, eye diseases, skin disorders, and other diseases associated with any part of the head. It enhances your hair growth and inhibits hair fall and reduces premature hair graying. It […]
A Complete Guide and Health Benefits of Ajwain Seeds Carom also known as Ajwain is an Indian spice often used in cooking. It is an annual herb that comes under the family Apiaceae. The scientific name of this herb is Trachyspermum Ammi. It is one of the important herbs in the kitchen to make the dishes […]
