Cinnamon is an evergreen tree, the dried leaves and the inner bark of which is…
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Coriander, a sweet smelling herb, is extensively cultivated in Europe, North Africa, India, South America…
Bitter Melon/Gourd is the most bitter of all vegetables. It’s a tropical vegetable and is…
The very mention of ‘cloves’ brings to one’s mind the vivid pictures of it in…
Onion has been cultivated in the Middle-East and India since ancient times. It is one…
The Indian name of this spice is Chhoti elaichi. Black pepper being the “king of…
The Curry Tree or Karigapallai ( in Tamil) or Kadipatta (in Hindi) is a tropical…
Basil, originally native to Iran, India and other tropical regions of Asia, is commonly used…
Bottle Gourd is one of the most vital veggies that alternative medicine systems like Ayurveda…
Brinjal or Eggplant is rich in Vitamin A & B, Calcium, fibre, folic acid, sodium,…
The trade name ajwain is based on the Indian name which is derived from adarjawan.…