Plants and Their Benefits
A Local Ginger plant from Meghalaya – Ing Makhir
From curing several ailments and diseases to the preparation of our favourite Khasi dishes, medicinal herbs hold a special place in the lives of the people in Meghalaya. For years, the locals have relied on herbal remedies, recipes and formulations to cure their ailments, passing them down from generation to generation.
Medicinal Use Of Plants In Meghalaya - A Brief Study
Medicinal use of plants has been incorporated by the people of all races and regions since time immemorial. These plants grow abundantly on the pri...
Why Turmeric Is Used for Natural Cures by Indigenous Folks?
Do you know there is a delightfully colourful ceremonial in Indian weddings called the ‘haldi ceremony’? Usually a day before, or in the morning of...
Phenomenal Galangal Health Benefits
Generally, we are all aware of the different spices and herbs. But have you heard of a herb called Galangal? Let us learn about it.
One of the spec...
5 Extraordinary Perilla Oil Benefits
Do you have sensitive skin? If you do, then your skin is most likely to react to the slightest irritation and it may become inflamed and reddened. ...
8 Incredible Health Benefits of Szechuan Pepper
Szechuan Pepper, what image does the term evoke in your mind? Is it a deliciously spicy Chinese dish that leaves you pining for more of it? If you ...
7 Health Benefits of Proso Indian Millet
Proso millet is a unique Indian Millet that is commonly known as white millet, Kashif millet or hog millet. It is a wild grass species that was domesticated as a crop somewhere around 7000 years ago, in China. This millet is now cultivated in India, the Middle East, Turkey, Russia and the United States. In the United State, Proso millet is mainly grown for birdseed. It is sold as health food, and due to its lack of gluten, it can be included in the diets of people who cannot tolerate wheat. (Source) Proso millet, compared to other food grains, has the lowest water requirement for any cereal. It is an excellent crop that can easily grow in arid conditions and rain shadowed regions. Proso millet is sold as a health food due to lack of gluten and can be incorporated into the diets of people who are wheat intolerant.
7 Amazing Health Benefits of Cedar Essential Oil
Have you heard essential oil extracted from the leaves of a cedar tree is filled with elements beneficial to your health and wellbeing! Many p...
10 Wonderful Health Benefits of Mulberry fruit (Shahtoot)
Mulberry Fruits are known in India as ‘Shahtoot’ in Hindi and it is the fruit of the mulberry tree, Morus Alba.
These are refreshingly succulent, t...
7 Remarkable Health Benefits of Oolong Tea
If you find drinking water is a bit too plain then there is another known healthy drink. It is none other than ‘Oolong tea’.
Meghalaya, one of the ...
7 Soya Bean Benefits on Health
Have you had fermented soya bean? I am from Meghalaya, a state in the northeast corner of India, and we use a lot of fermented soya bean to add fla...
Folklores About the Origin of Black Sticky Rice
The minute you hear the word 'Rice' your mind could conjure up an image of white grains. Am I right? Do you know that there is a variety of rice th...