STAR ANISE AND FENNEL SEED HEALTH BENEFITS
Health benefits of Star Anise Star Anise (Illicium verum) is a common healing herb that is also used as spice in numerous dishes. This herb which is native to China is scientifically called as Illicium Verum which originates from the Latin word Illicio. This plant is known to have a flavour almost identical to anise […]
LEMONGRASS HEALTH BENEFITS
Benefits of lemongrass (as herbal tea) Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tall, perennial grass in a class of about 45 species of grasses native to the tropical and sub-tropical climates of Asia, Australia and Africa. In food and beverages, lemongrass is used as a flavoring. For example, lemongrass leaves are commonly used as “lemon” flavoring […]
TURMERIC HEALTH BENEFITS
Health Benefits of Turmeric Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used in Asia and particularly India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb. Turmeric comes from the root of the turmeric plant. It is commonly used in Asian food, either alone or as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter […]
BLACK PEPPER HEALTH BENEFITS
Health Benefits of Black Pepper. Black pepper is the fruit of the black pepper plant from the Piperaceae family and is used as both, a spice and a medicine. The chemical piperine, which is present in black pepper, causes the spiciness. It is native to Kerala, the southern state of India. Since ancient times, black […]