| Medicinal uses of black pepper (Kali Mirch) | | 2007-09-12 11:09:00 | | Most cuisines of the world would have been incomplete without this small black ball called ‘Black Pepper’ which has a world of spice in it. With a huge list of medicinal properties, pepper plays the home doctor in many Indian homes. Its aroma is a treat to the senses and it is so commonly used that we can almost say that all dishes have a sprinkling of pepper in one form or the other. | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
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| Medicinal uses of tamarind | | 2007-08-27 10:27:00 | | Most of us are familiar with ‘tamarind’ or ‘imli’. The pulp which is extracted from the long bean like pods of tamarind can be used fresh and it can also be dried and stored to be used for the whole year. The fruity and sour taste of the tamarind pulp and the heat of the chilies perfectly complement each other and the combination of these two in the sambars and chutneys of South Indian cuisine | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
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| Basil’s Medicinal uses | | 2007-08-13 00:19:28 | | Basil is widely known and used for its culinary attributes but not for its medicinal uses. While there are numerous types of the basil plant, we tend to use sweet basil and bush basil for cooking because of its palatable taste.
Basil originated in India, Egypt, Greece, and Rome it was considered a sacred herb. [...] | | By: Quietly Into the Night | | |
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| Medicinal uses of Bael (Bilva) | | 2007-08-09 09:29:00 | | At least in India, most of us have heard of the Bael (Bilva) tree. The Bael tree has a religious significance attached to it. Perhaps, wisely, our ancestors thought that by associating an aura of religious sanctity with precious herbs and trees, the future generations, fraught with a feeling of reverence, would have the tenacity to preserve and cherish them. But are we doing that? No. | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
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| Medicinal uses of cloves | | 2007-07-23 12:14:00 | | Clove (Laung) with its distinct and strong flavor is one of the most used condiments in the Indian kitchen. This small spicy bud enhances the taste of your ‘Pulavs’ and ‘Biryanis’ and other curries. However, use sparingly as they can be quite overpowering. Cloves do have numerous medicinal properties to their credit. Some of the popular and well-known home remedies with cloves are mentioned here | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
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| Medicinal uses of drumstick leaves | | 2007-06-22 09:06:00 | | Drumstick (Sahijan/Munga)is the most commonly used vegetable in Indian cuisine; it lends that typical flavor to the ever so famed South Indian curries. Drumstick and the leaves particularly, are loaded with nutrients and minerals. Read all about it and more in this post. Drumstick leaves are used as a first aid and for curing a number of common ailments in rural India. Here’s a collection of such | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
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| Medicinal uses of Hing (asafetida) | | 2007-05-18 08:35:00 | | Asafoetida, commonly called as ‘Hing’ is indispensable to Indian cuisines. Any prosaic dish can be turned tasty by adding heeng to it. Its persisting and penetrating flavor is acceptable to those who are used to it from childhood; few others may not prefer it. This aromatic condiment is not merely confined to adding zing to the food, but has a plethora of medicinal properties to its credit. | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
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