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ASHWAGANDHA: Elixir par excellence
A single herb with multifarious potential - that's Ashwagandha for you
Fight illness with herbs
You can safely rely on herbs to strengthen your immune system
Small Cumin, big benefits
There are numerous reasons to include cumin in your diet. Here's an alphabetical listing of some of them
Mint: the cool herb
Mint is a storehouse of medicinal properties. It is an air freshener, mouth freshener, antacid, helps in digestive problems, soothes frayed nerves and may even cure cancer
Tamarind: A Multipurpose Condiment
Its botanical name is Tamarindus indica, but what does it matter - for us it is the good old imli
Clove: A highly useful aromatic herb
Clove is an aromatic flower bud that is used for its distinctive flavour. It has a number of medicinal properties
Neem Power
Neem with its many healing properties is regarded as nature's best gift to us
Holy Basil: Divine Cures
Holy basil is a much-revered herb. It also has substantial therapeutic uses
GARLIC: Kitchen Marvel
Our ancients used garlic to treat wounds, infections, tumours, and even intestinal affections, including parasitic infections. They also used it as a garnish - to purify blood and improve circulation
The versatile turmeric for good health and more
From time immemorial, turmeric has been extensively used in every Indian kitchen