Cumin seed is used as a spice for its distinctive flavour and aroma. It is globally popular and an essential flavoring in many cuisines, particularly South Asian, Northern African, and Latin American cuisines. Various types of Cumin are as follows:
Fennel is a perennial, pleasant-smelling herb with yellow flowers. Fennel seeds are also used for various digestive problems including heartburn, intestinal gas, bloating& loss of appetite. They are available in following:
Black pepper is the most pungent and flavorful of all types of peppers. They are used as spices & flavoring. They are available in various following forms:
Fenugreek is used as an herb, spice (seeds), and vegetable. The seeds are bitter in taste but are rich in vitamins, folic acid and are a rich storehouse of many minerals such as copper, potassium, calcium, iron, selenium, zinc, manganese, and magnesium. They are used as preservatives in pickles & flavoring various dishes. They are available in different types:
Cardamom is one of the high priced spices in the world. Cardamom is grown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It has well established culinary values, and it is used in a wide range of sweets and confectionery. It is an important ingredient of garam masala, a combination spice for many vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Cardamom acts as a mouth-freshener after meals.
Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera is a widely used herb in Ayurvedic medicines.According to Ayurveda, Ashwagandha is excellent for vitality as well as rejuvenation and is a general health booster. The purification of Ashwangandha roots and the extraction processes are carried out under expert supervision using traditional methods laid down in ancient Ayurveda texts. Ashwagandha Powder is best for making medicinal compositions,capsules and herbal teas.
Harada Fruit (Terminalia chebula) combines with vibhitika (Belliric myrobalan) and amla (Indian gooseberry) to form Triphala. The combination of these fruits is an Arurvedic remedy to rejuvinate the body. Triphala is used to promote bowel movement and cleanse the system. Triphala has also been used to reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure, improve circulation and liver function
The black seeds of the plant Nigella sativa used as a spice in Asian cooking. Kalonji seeds were mainly useful for severe headache, internal worms, toothache and nasal congestion. It was also seen to be effective in various other contagious and non contagious infections like conjunctivitis, abscesses and parasites
The flowers are renowned for their fine fragrance, and are commercially harvested for rose oil (either “rose otto” or “rose absolute”) used in perfumery and to make rose water and “rose concrete”. The flower petals are also edible. They may be used to flavor food, as a garnish, as an herbal tea, and preserved in sugar as gulkand.
Moringa oleifera, also known as horseradish tree, ben tree, or drumstick tree, Moringa is a plant, native to the sub-Himalayan areas of India. The leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, seeds, and root are all medicinal. It has been used for generations in Eastern countries to treat and prevent diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, anemia, arthritis, liver disease, and respiratory, skin, and digestive disorders. It is beginning to gain more popularity as a new “superfood” for its highly nutritious profile and powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and tissue-protective properties. Moringa has become popular as a leaf powder supplement, although the pods, roots, bark, flowers, seeds, and fruits are also edible.They are available in various forms.
Amla the health benefits of Indian Gooseberry, also known as Amla, can be partially attributed to its high vitamin-C content. Amla enhances food absorption, balances stomach acid, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain and mental functioning, supports the heart, strengthens the lungs, regulates elimination of free radicals, enhances fertility, increases vitality, strengthens eyes, improves muscle tone and, acts as an antioxidant
Himej is also known as Myrobalan, Chebulic Myrobalan or Ink Nut. The botanical name is called Terminalia Chebula, and the Sanscrit name for Himej is Haritaki and Pathya. This fruit can be used when dried, as immature and matur fruits. The outer skin is also used. Known for its astringent, laxative and tonic properties, Himej is used in fevers, cough, asthma, urinary diseases, piles, and rheumatism.
Isabgol also know as Psyllium Husk are used to relieve constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and diarrhea. They are also used as a regular dietary supplement to improve and maintain regular GI transit. The inert bulk of the husks helps provide a constant volume of solid material irrespective of other aspects of the diet or any disease condition of the gut