Winter melon, also known as ash gourd is not just a vegetable but is also…
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Succulent Surinam cherry benefits
A member of the myrtle family and adorning the landscapes of many parts of the…
Health Benefits of Frankincense
Frankincense, also known by the name Olibanum is a white colored resin obtained from trees…
Health benefits of Rowan berry
Native to the cool and temperate areas of the Northern hemisphere, rowan berries are the…
Health benefits of saffron
Considered to be one of the most expensive spices in the world, Saffron not only…
Health Benefits of Damiana
Damiana, scientifically known as Turnera diffusa is a shrub that produces aromatic flowers and is…
Health Benefits of Mucuna pruriens
Mucuna pruriens or the velvet bean has been recognized for hundreds of years for its…
Health benefits of tiger nut
Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) is often mistaken to be a nut but it is actually…
Health benefits of Chayote
Chayote, also known as vegetable pear or Christophine is a green colored squash that is…
Health benefits of Juniper
The name juniper berry is confusing, as people sometimes mistake it for a berry or…
Health benefits of Sumac
Health Benefits of Sumac(French: Sumac German: Sumach Italian: Sommacco Spanish: Zumaque Arabic: Sammak):
Scientific Name: Rhus Coriaria
Sumac is native to North America, Iran and Turkey. There is also a poisonous variety of Sumac known commonly as ‘Poison Ivy’. Sumac is used as a substitute for lemon because of its sourness and astringency. Sumac also is used as a substitute for Vinegar.