Archive for the ‘ Herbal Remedies ’

A Long Look At Liquorice

11 November, 2008

There are some herbs we know a lot about, and use frequently in our day to day cooking. The others are more alien, and we need some insights on their properties and uses. Herbs, in...

Sweet Cures with Honey

10 November, 2008

Honey is a nectar and perhaps the first naturopathic medicine and perhaps the first naturopathic medicine used for many ages. Honey contains fat soluble and water soluble vitamins. It is easily digestiblr and not harmful...

The All Important Vegetable

10 November, 2008

We all make sure we include generous amounts of vegetables in our daily diet. The reasoning behind it is because we know vegetables are good for our health. Most of the time, however, we fail...

Historical Herbs

6 November, 2008

Ginseng is a herb that has gained immense popularity. Found originaly in Korea, the glory of ginseng has reached virtually every corner of the world....

The Gingerbread Fantasy

5 November, 2008

Ginger is one of the most precious herbs nature has produced. Its properties are common, and known worldwide....

Glorious Garlic

5 November, 2008

Of all the flavours that are given out from foods, there is one flavour that is most common. That is the flavour of garlic. Used across the world, garlic and found a place in almost...

Favouring Fennel

31 October, 2008

Fennel seeds are used in a variety of ways to produce different remedial actions. Different forms of alternative medicine use fennel to cure ailments in many ways. The potent properties of fennel make it a...

Curative Camphor

29 October, 2008

Imagine a smell so refreshing that your cavities open up to welcome it completely. A taste so enchanting that the buds tingle in response. And properties so potent that cures are almost instant. It might...

Going Green

29 October, 2008

We all get most of our mineral and nutrient contents from the vegetables and fruits we eat. They form a large source of nutrient content for the vegtarians, especially. Eating large portions of fruits and...

Cashing in on Cardamom

27 October, 2008

Cardamom makes for excellent flavouring. Used in sweets, tea, and even as a spice in making vegetable gravies, it imparts a refreshing taste and fragrance....

Cumin Cures

27 October, 2008

Cumin makes for a great ingredient to temper many dishes with. Cumin powder is excellent in enhancing the flavour of salted buttermilk, salads and also yogurt. Apart from its great taste, it has many medicinal...

Cinnamon Savers

27 October, 2008

Herbs are available over the world easily. Although they are not grown everywhere, they can be found without any problem. The use of herbs is extremely popular in alternate medication. They are extremely potent when...

Cures Using Bishop’s Weed

21 October, 2008

Different forms of medicine that originate in different partsof the world use herbs and spices in varied ways to produce cures for ailments. What remains common among them all is the inherent power each of...

Pungent Peppers

21 October, 2008

Black pepper is available fresh, green in the Malabar region in India. The dry powder is used all over the world as a spice. Many people across the world like its hot taste and use...

Herbal Remedies with Asafoetida

17 October, 2008

Asafoetida is a herb that is grown commonly Persia, Arab Countries, Afghanistan and India. This is a gum of a particular herb which grows to about 4 feet in height. Pure asafoetida is a little...

Magic Herbs

16 October, 2008

The use of herbs in bringing complete harmony in the body is a practice that has been carried on over ages. Today, we continue to use herbal remedies in our daily life, either knowingly or...

The Aloe Miracle

13 October, 2008

Aloe vera has become a part of almost everyone’s life. In some way or form, we all use aloe in our daily life. It is now a popular feature in creams and gels. Some people...