Fenugeek is a plant and it’s seeds are used in cooking, making medicines and in home remedies. Fenugeek leaves are also cooked to make vegetable dishes. Read More
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Flax Seeds or Linseed Benefits
Flax seeds, also called linseed, is the member of the genus Linum in family Linaceae. Its scientific name is Linum usitatissimum. It is used in traditional medicine internally and externally. Flaxseed can be taken in oil form, whole or ground seed. Flaxseeds are oval, flat, glossy and pointed tips. Read More
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Jeera or Cumin Seeds
Jeera or cumin seeds belong to family Apiaceae. In Sanskrit, Cumin is known as Jiraka. Jira means “that which helps digestion”. Cumin seeds have unique flavor and aroma and are used to spice and season many dishes like curries and chutneys. The strong aroma of jeera or cumin seeds is due to the presence of compound cumin aldehyde. Cumin can be used ground or as whole seeds. Read More
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Benefits of Carom seeds, Ajwain
Carom seeds, thymol seeds, bishop’s seeds and ajwain commonly known as ajwain. Its scientific name is Trachyspermum Ammi. Ajwain or ajwan belongs to the Apiaceae family of plants. It is the only plant that has the highest amount of thymol which contains medicinal ingredients and is very effective in helping the stomach release gastric juices and speed up digestion. It smells very much like thyme as it also contains thymol. It is aromatic and tends to dominate the flavor of the dish. It is well known for properties that make it one of the most used home remedies with many health remedies. It is traditionally believed to be a digestive aid. Read More
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Benefits of Basil
Basil is one of the oldest herbal plant and is the native to India. The scientific name is Ocimum basilicum. Basil is a Greek word meaning king. It is considered as the king of herbs. Basil is an aromatic herbaceous annual plant with white flowers and shiny bushy leaves. The herb has a strong smell. It is a highly prized plant. It is rich in health benefiting phytonutrients. Read More
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