Plants and Their Benefits

What comes to our mind when someone says Indian food? Spicy! Right? Do you wonder where do the spices come from? Why our ancestors incorporate...

There's no denying that the two most admired things of the Khasi tribe, in Meghalaya, are Kwai (Betel Nuts) & Ja Stem (Turmeric Flavoured ...

From flavoring our favorite curries to curing several ailments, spices have hold a special place in our lives and is a must in every Indian Kitchen. Known as the land of spices India is known to have a major share in the global spice market. And the green belt of India, the Northeastern states holds a distinctive position owing to its unique, quality spices. But do you know which spices grow here? Let's find out....

Are you still not concern about the food that you eat? Not yet. You should be. Contamination of food and getting food-related diseases are serious and you need to be aware of these concerns. If you’re already well aware of food safety concerns, I hear you. Cause it’s real and valid. So why should you care about the food you eat ....

Is sage an herb for food or medicine? Well like most herb that you must know of, its both! And it has numerous healing powers that I'd like to share with you all. Sage, also called as Salvia in Latin which means "healing plant" has amazing impact on your health……

You can't escape mishaps like sprains, muscle cramp and joint pains. What can you do when you have these problems upon you? Yes, your first in...

The plant wealth in Northeast India region includes a wide range of wild, edible indigenous herbs such as mint, coriander, parsley, rosemary, and f...

Yes, let's talk about why is black pepper good for you? Maybe you've been ignoring it just cause it sits on your kitchen countertop and you see it every day. Backed by science it has been known to improve digestion, relieves you off of cold and cough, stimulates your taste bud so that you can enjoy food better...

Do you know you will miss out on the advantages of turmeric if you do not consume it the right way? Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is a powerful bio active agent and natural anti-oxidant. However, it is water-insoluble and has low bioavailability. Hence it is not easily absorbed into the bloodstream. Make the best use of the power of turmeric with these curcumin absorption secrets!

There is more to the story than the health aspect of bay leaf. This plant serves many different purposes, besides essential oils, teas and spice. Do you know what makes a good guitar? Or what is railroad tie made of? Wait! what do these have to do with Bay leaf? That's the point! Here are the 5 lesser-known facts and uses of the Bay Leaf plant.