Posts for the ‘Herbs & spices’ Category
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BENEFITS OF Herbs n spices
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
Herbs n spices
They are the elements that attribute any dish with a special flavor making it deliciously exquisite to our taste organs. Although the functions of the herbs and spices are somehow same to a great extent but they differ in meaning. An herb is usually referred as the leaves of some particular plants known for enhancing the tang of a specialized dish and for garnishing and adorning it. The herbs and spices on one hand are use to attribute flavor to both vegetarian and non vegetarian delicacies. The herbs are the leaves of the various plants and shrubs; on the other hand the spices constitute various parts of a plant, such as, the barks, the buds and the fruits. The herbs and spices have...... »
Fenugreek (Methi Dana)
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011Fenugreek (Methi Dana):
Fenugreek (Methi Dana) is always found in each and every Indian Kitchen. Seeds and leaves are primarily used as a culinary spice. It is also used to treat a variety of health problems not only in India but it is also commonly used as home remedy in Egypt, Greece, Italy, and South Asia. Fenugreek is a natural herb that is commonly growing in the Mediterranean region of the world Fenugreek seed contains protein, vitamin C, niacin, potassium, and diosgenin (which is a compound that has properties similar to estrogen). Healing Properties of Fenugreek Studies show that it has estrogen-like properties. It increases libido and lessen the effect of hot flashes and mood fluctuations that are common symptoms of menopause and PMS. Fenugreek is one of...... »Herb and Spices are always good for health
Monday, September 20th, 2010
Herbs and Spices:
Since time and immoral the history of herbal remedies is well known. Since old times before modern medicine, when people suffered from illness and various ailments, they relied on herbal remedies derived from herbs and spices. Many cooked foods contain spices, are unknowingly treating the people in various aspects. Common cough and cold to various major ailments can be treated by herb and spices. Each Herbs and Spices are having the medicinal properties and are in use since old time for treating various diseases. Herbal remedies can be taken in many forms. Infusions are steeping herbs or spices, with parts like leaves and flowers with boiling water for some time. Filtered or unfiltered use this water extracts of spices as herbal remedies....... »
