Plant leaves have been long used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Most of these leaves contain distinct aroma and essential oils which offer distinct flavour to the recipe. You must…Read more
The sandalwood tree (santalum album), which is considered a very sacred tree in India, plays a major role in many religious ceremonies. Because of its wonderful fragrance, it is used…Read more
Bhringraj or False daisy (Eclipta alba), the main ingredient of bhringraj hair oil is very popular for its various health and therapeutic benefits. Bhringraj oil is found to be effective…Read more
Have you come across small nuts which are used as natural laundry detergent or natural shampoo? What are these soap nuts or soap berries? Many species of genus Sapindus are…Read more
Native to Australia and existing in more than 400 different species, the Eucalyptus is an evergreen tree that provides the most famous eucalyptus oil. This essential oil has a long…Read more
Known for its healing and medicinal properties, lemons pack a nutritional punch that offers numerous health benefits too. Bursting with antioxidants and other nutrients, this fruit helps in revitalizing both…Read more
Discovered in the early 1900’s, vitamin D is a group of vitamins that are extremely important for the proper functioning of your body. This vitamin was first considered to be…Read more
Considered to be one of the most expensive spices in the world, Saffron not only adds a beautiful yellow color and flavor to food but is also filled with numerous…Read more
As the name implies, the bottle gourd is a bottle shaped vegetable that is cultivated in the subtropical and tropical parts of the world. Also known by various names such…Read more
An important ingredient in Indian cuisine, Vigna mungo or the black gram (commonly known as urad dal in India) is a type of lentil that is mostly cultivated in the…Read more
Did you know that about 60% of your body is made up of water? The water that you drink every day plays a vital role in maintaining your health as…Read more
Known for its incredible healing effects, Arnica has been long used for several centuries to treat bruises and injuries. Arnica Montana, also known as wolf’s bane, leopard’s bane and mountain arnica,…Read more
Also known as the stinking rose, garlic (Allium sativum) plays a paramount role in worldwide cuisines, especially Asian and Mediterranean cooking. A very close relative of onion, this herb imparts…Read more
For several centuries, olive oil has been treasured as an amazing gift from nature with innumerable benefits. According to Greek legends, Poseidon (God of sea) and Athena (Goddess of wisdom)…Read more
Castor seed oil, a triglyceride made up of fatty acids like ricinoleic acid is obtained from the seeds of the castor oil plant, which is scientifically known as Ricinus communis.…Read more