Tag: Herbs

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a fragrant evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean. Rosemary has a unique pine-like fragrant flavor that is balanced by a...

If you’re anything like me, summer makes you crave a cold, refreshing, sweet treat.  Sometimes, though, after an otherwise indulgent day, a summer BBQ,...

  Peppermint's characteristic smell makes it one of the more popular perfuming herbs. It is an ancient herb used since antiquity for its culinary, medicinal and...

We all know Parsley as a pretty little herb that lends a sprinkling of color and taste to our favorite dishes. But the therapeutic...

Pleasantly aromatic bay leaf or bay-laurel (Laurus nobilis) belongs to the family of Lauraceae, in the genus; Laurus. Bay Leaves have a long and...

I love this fruit, once I get started on these juicy and delicious ruby colored jewel- like seeds, there is no stopping for me...

Spring is just around the corner (even though it still feels like winter and it’s going to snow again today…sigh.) The birds are starting...

If you love gardening or want to take up it as a hobby why not start with growing some herbs to add that much...

  Vanilla is the fruit of a thick green orchid vine (v. planifolia) that grows wild on the edge of the Mexican tropical forests.  The...

Aamla or Indian Gooseberry is found extensively in India. Ayurveda mention that special properties of rejuvenation and revitalizing of the entire body systems lie in amla. It contains vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Therefore, it can reduce body heat, digestive disorders, and do away with fatigue. Fresh juice of amla is given for diabetes and urinary incontinence. It can also prevent immature graying of hair.

Every time you get that sick nauseating feeling don't rush for the medicines. Instead dig into your herb store to get instant relief from...

Garlic or Allium sativum, is a member of the lily or Allium family, which also includes onions, chives and leeks. The word garlic comes...

Spices can add much more than flavour and colour to your meals; many of them also have unique health-promoting properties. So if salt and...

Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum or Ocimum tenuiflorum) is an aromatic plant from the mint (or Labiatae or Lamiaceae) family. Though it is closely related...

Lemongrass is a perennial plant with thin, long leaves and is indigenous to India and other Asian countries. Lemongrass’ anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, antioxidant, and therapeutic properties make lemongrass a useful alternative or complementary remedy for a wide spectrum of health issues such as insomnia, diabetes, anemia, indigestion, and constipation. Lemongrass also relieves pain, repairs tissue, and more.