What is triphala powder? Triphala means “teen phal” or three fruits. (Tri = Teen = Three & Phala = Phal = Fruits) Triphala churna is a 2000-year-old traditional Ayurvedic herbal formulation. This ayurvedic medicine consists of three fruits native to […]
Herbs & Spices
Fenugreek Seeds Benefits, Uses, Side Effects and Interactions
Most Asian households have a jar of fenugreek seeds somewhere in the kitchen cabinets or a bunch of its leaves stores in the refrigerator. Yes, that makes your food tasty, but you will be surprised by the fenugreek seeds benefits […]
Lemongrass Plant and its Uses, Benefits and Side Effects
Can you imagine your favourite Thai dish without that sweet lemongrass smell? Of course not. Lemongrass is to Thai cuisine what cheese is to pizza. And, there is much more to the humble lemongrass than making your favourite Thai green […]
How to Eat Fenugreek Seeds for Weight Loss
Fenugreek is a common ingredient in most Indian kitchens. Whether it is fenugreek seeds or fenugreek leaves, it makes for some really special dishes. But can these humble yellow seeds address your weight-loss woes? If yes, how to eat fenugreek […]
Aloe Vera Gel, Juice and its Uses, Benefits & Side-effects
The ancient Egyptians called aloe vera the “plant of immortality.” Pictures of the plant appear on ancient stone carvings from 6,000 years ago and were found offered as a burial gift for pharaohs. It is also used in traditional Indian […]