Catuaba is a Gurani word meaning “that which gives strength to the Indian”. It is…
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Health benefits of Semecarpus anacardium
Semecarpus anacardium, commonly known by different names such as Bibba, Bhilwa, Ballataka etc is a…
Health Benefits of Damiana
Damiana, scientifically known as Turnera diffusa is a shrub that produces aromatic flowers and is…
Health benefits of truffle
In spite of the fact that truffles are truly a tasty treat, there are several…
Health Benefits of Mucuna pruriens
Mucuna pruriens or the velvet bean has been recognized for hundreds of years for its…
Health benefits of Chironji
Often used as a substitute for almonds, Charoli seeds are full of health benefitting nutrients…
Health benefits of tiger nut
Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) is often mistaken to be a nut but it is actually…
Health Benefits of Asparagus
We know Asparagus as spring vegetable. Asparagus officinalis is the commonly known edible species of…
Health benefits of Vanilla
Vanilla
Scientific Name: Vanilla Fragrans or Vanilla Planifolia
Vanilla follows saffron and cardamom as the most expensive spice. Vanilla is native to Brazil, Indonesia, Madagascar and Mexico. Vanilla is one of the most popular flavoring agents for chefs and amateur cooks alike. In fact in the older days Vanilla’s use was only restricted for the royalty because of the pricey nature.