Plants and Their Benefits

Indian Gooseberry belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. It grows well in the forested and hilly areas of the Indian subcontinent and ripens during t...

Quinoa (pronounced ‘keen-wa’) is an ancient grain domesticated by the folks of South America.  A pseudocereal, it is highly nutritious. Quinoa, as ...

The warm aroma of cinnamon spice is what comes to mind when we think of it. Thoughts of delicious treats of cinnamon rolls, pastries, cinnamon brea...

Joha rice (Oryza sativa) is a short-grained rice belonging to a distinct class of aromatic rice. Known for its sweet-scented aroma and taste, the r...

One Common Medicinal Herb and Nine Common Spices That Help Heal Injuries and Illnesses Did you know that there is a shrub that grows abundantly in ...

Zizira explorers have been hearing a buzz about Sohdanei – that it is used for curing many an ailment and could also help people shed weight! We de...

Long Pepper is a pepper that is used both as a spice as well as a home remedy. Read more about this unique spice from Meghalaya, Northeast India

Ginger is renowned for its taste elevating properties and is almost a ‘must have’ in Asian cooking. Its use is so common that at times one tends to...

Heard about a Cherry-like fruit of Meghalaya? Dark, globular, the size of a marble, with a unique taste? And, it has an exotic name –Sohiong! Curio...

Benefits of Turmeric Has a Long History In a study conducted in 2013, it was found that turmeric is just as effective as well as a safer alternativ...