Hibiscus tea

The Ruby Red Hibiscus Tea Recipe

'You eat with your eyes first', admittedly we all do. It was a Ruby Red drink, with a slice of lemon on the side and a two-leaf spearmint floatin...
Use of Artemisia Annua for malaria treatment

Artemisia Annua – A Promising Herbal Remedy for Malaria and More

What’s Artemisia Annua or Sweet Wormwood? 

It’s an annual herb that belongs to the plant family of Asters (Asteraceae). If you didn’t know it, you might mistake it for a common weed, such as the common
ragweed. 

China 
is its native place but now we find it growing all over the world. Sweet wormwood or Artemisia annua thrives best in temperate and cool climates and higher altitudes.  

Get Connected With Nature Through 3 Underutilised Plants | Zizira

Get Connected With Nature Through 3 Underutilised Plants Transformed Into Products

Our needs are endless! There is no limit to what we want and what we can create. In this race of constant creation, we have come far. But in our qu...
Lantana camara

Lantana Camara a Camouflaged Treasure Trove - Benefits & Uses

Lantana camara is a perennial flowering plant found in tropical areas. It is indigenous to America and Africa but can be now found as an exotic spe...
Long Pepper Cultivation in Meghalaya

Long Pepper Cultivation in Meghalaya

Have You Heard of Long Pepper, Also Known As Piper Longum? Welcome to Zizira. Zizira operates from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya in the Northe...
Valerian Jatamansi - The Herb For Sleep | Zizira

Valerian Jatamansi, The Herb For Sleep, Serenity & Wellbeing

Our ancestors left us a legacy we can all still bank on, their wisdom about plant remedies for dysfunctional situations. There was no empiric...
12 Ordinary Foods For Healthy Eating During Pandemic Times

12 Ordinary Foods For Healthy Eating During Pandemic Times

These simple, down-to-earth, and natural foods below might be just the answer. Furthermore, they might be superfoods that can help you stay healthy, especially during these difficult pandemic times and beyond.
Power Your Immunity and Health With Rynsun Khasi - Rocambole Garlic

Power Your Immunity and Health With Rynsun Khasi - Rocambole Garlic

Rocambole garlic or Rynsun Khasi is one of the spices that is considered to power your immunity. It has remarkable medicinal benefits for health.
What These Common Spices From Meghalaya, India Can Do For Your Health

What These Common Spices From Meghalaya, India Can Do For Your Health

We can’t imagine food without spices. Even the simplest of meals changes character with just a wee bit of spice. Lets learn about them from the city of spices in India.
These Two Great Traditional Teas From Meghalaya Can Help You Energize And Lose Weight

These Two Great Traditional Teas From Meghalaya Can Help You Energize And Lose Weight

Forgotten traditional teas from Meghalaya - sha sohdanei and cha hade. They taste unique and may help boost your immune system and enhance your body’s defense against diseases.
Sugar Vs Honey: Here are 3 Reasons Why Raw Honey is a Healthier Choice

Sugar Vs Honey: Here are 3 Reasons Why Raw Honey is a Healthier Choice

Is honey a natural sugar? Learn 3 reasons why raw honey is a better choice than sugar.
Shiah Krot: A Forgotten Food Of The Khasis

Shiah Krot: A Forgotten Food Of The Khasis

There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. -Henry James Tea is one beverage...