Saags are winter’s delight. The arrival of the cool weather also brings with its different types of leafy greens (saag). Traditionally, in India saag is consumed by almost every family in one or the other form. Saags are relished not just as a normal food but are included as special cuisine in some of the … Read more
India has an abundance of flora due to its unique ecology and climatic conditions. Despite its intense and harsh cold conditions, the Himalayas are home to some rare but extremely important herbal plants. People widely use Brahma Kamal, an endangered herb of the Himalayas, for religious, traditional, cultural, spiritual, medicinal, ornamental, astrological, and vastu purposes. … Read more
Tea is more than just a beverage – it is a person’s trusted companion. It can cheer you when sad, comfort you when tired, and accompany you alone. As the saying goes, “Tea is like a hug in a cup – warm, comforting, and full of love”. But what if your beloved cuppa has some … Read more
Aloe vera is a famous herb for its various medicinal and skincare properties. It has been used for centuries for its health and beauty-related qualities. The herb is highly revered in Ayurveda as a ‘miracle plant’. The name of Aloe vera has an interesting history. It has derived its name from the Arabic word “Alloeh” … Read more
The desire for a fair complexion is not a recent trend. The first recorded skin whitening practices date back to over 200 B.C. Better skin tone was mainly marketed to women as a representation of beauty and status. Historically people used to apply natural ingredients to their skins. In modern times, skin whitening involves using … Read more
The ancient Indian medicine system, Ayurveda has given huge importance to herb Haritaki. It is often called the ‘King of Medicine’ for its powerful health benefits. Ayurveda has a holistic definition of health. As per Ayurveda, a person is considered healthy if all 3 doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are balanced. Often Haritaki is known … Read more
Fermented foods are hailed as they may contain prebiotics or probiotics which have health benefits. Mostly, the process of fermentation improves the nutritional value of the food. Fermentation improves the digestibility of the food. As per historical records, our ancestors used fermented food as early as 10 million years ago. Honey fermented garlic has the … Read more
Certain herbal spices are considered hugely important in the herbal medicine system due to their numerous health benefits to human beings. Mango ginger is a unique and aromatic herb, mainly used in pickle preparation and other culinary purposes, and has many health benefits. Ayurveda and Unani medicine systems have given huge importance to this herbal … Read more
Everyone desires to stay healthy and glowing forever. We constantly seek ways to keep our health top-notch. Mother Nature generously offers powerful herbs and spices that are a blessing. We only need to be aware of the benefits of such herbs so that they can be included in our lives. Kashmiri garlic is one such … Read more
You will agree that we feel an emotional connection with our foods. Good food not only touches the soul but is healthy for our bodies. It, therefore, becomes imperative to cook the food using an oil that enhances its nutritional value. Due to the immense health and nutritional value, people have now started recognizing cold … Read more