Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a prevalent ingredient used in South-East Asian cuisine. Belonging to the grass family, the flower stalks and bulbs of these plants are used in flavouring food and is also used in the production of commercially marketed lemongrass teas and lemongrass powder. The essential oils in Lemongrass, …
A native in the Konkan region, Kokum is a fruit that is used for its versatility in cooking and medicines, it is also used to make tasty cool sherbets. Found mostly in the western region of coastal southern India, Kokum also has a scientific name like its other fruit counterparts, …
Clay has been used for ages as a mask. Long before we had Korean mask sheets available in the market, clay was used to replenish and rejuvenate our skin conditions. Clay helps in balancing the oil on our skin and preventing the breakout of acne. They are many types of …
Hibiscus has bright and vibrant coloured flowers and is part of the tropical shrub family. Hibiscus flowers are found in a variety of colours such as yellow, purple, pink, white, and red. The hibiscus plant is usually found in the southeast regions of Asia. The Hibiscus plants or Japa Pulpa …
Fenugreek is native to South-East Asian countries and the Mediterranean region. Its leaves can be consumed fresh or dried. It has many medicinal properties and is useful for treating many skin and hair problems. Fenugreek is used for cooking many dishes as well. Fenugreek has a sweet and fragrant maple-like …
Cinnamon powder is used for cooking many dishes, both sweet and salty. You must’ve eaten cinnamon buns, with sprinkled cinnamon powder on top. Cinnamon sticks are used in many dishes to add to the flavour of the dish. When the cinnamon sticks are ground to a powdery form, we get …
Whenever a person first hears the word “clay’, they immediately start thinking about their childhood arts and crafts classes, where they may even have mistakenly gulped a lump of clay, apart from the fun they had. The use of calcium bentonite clay that is generated and refined from volcanic ash …
The beet (Red beet, Beta vulgaris subsp. Vulgaris Conditiva) contains a red pigment at its root which is widely used as the main natural colour additive in the food industry as well as the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The red pigment, betalains, are water-soluble pigments. Being unstable, they start degrading …
Basil is an herb that is as old as time. It has been used since ancient times for my purposes mainly for medicinal properties. There are many types of Basil available in the market such as Sweet Basil, holy Basil, lime basil, lemon basil, purple Basil, among others. Basil is …
Many Indian dishes use curry leaves mainly because it has an aromatic flavour and adds taste to our meals. Curry Leaf Oil has many benefits such as it strengthens the hair stops hair falls and improves the strength of the follicle. There are other benefits of Curry Oil as well, …
Thousands of people have been using black seed oil for its therapeutic properties. It has been used in food, medicine and even for beauty products. The Black seed oil extract is drawn out from the seed called black cumin. The seeds come from a small plant called Nigella sativa. This …
Peppermint is famous for being an aromatic herb and can commonly be found in food, skin care products and traditional medicines. Even though peppermint may have refreshing and soothing properties, not many know about the additional benefits that peppermint oil has in revitalising and caring for one’s skin. The peppermint …