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Curry leaves - ayurvedic remedies, health benefits, application, chemical constituents, side effects and many more

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  Curry leaves (kadi-patta) Curry leaves which is commenly called as 'kadi patta'. It  makes the food both healthy and tasty along with pleasing aroma.  It have many names in many other languages. In Indian food, it is widely used in many of raciepes. The tree is native to the Indian subcontinent, and can be found growing wild throughout the country, in Sri Lanka, and east through Thailand These tree grows best in well-drained soils in areas with full sun or partial shade, preferably away from the wind.  Human needs in terms of shelter, clothing, food, flavors, fragrances and even medi .............................read more Curry leaves: Curry leaves have a distinct bitter and pungent taste. Having pungent and bitter taste, they increase the tate   of food. These leaves enhance the health benefits and taste of the meal.The aromatic scent of these leaves is due to the high content of essential volatile oils that get extracted through steam distillation method and this essential

Jaggery/Gud - Health benefits, ayurvedic remedies, application, chemical constituents and many more

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    Jaggery/Gud - The Indian traditional sugar Sugar and sweet consumption have been popular and intrinsic to Indian culture, traditions, and religion from ancient times. Jaggery and Khandsari (type of partially refined to unrefined sugar with a strong molasses content and flavour) are the traditional source of sugar. Jaggery (Gur) is a natural sweetener made by concentration of sugarcane juice, contains all minerals and vitamins present in sugarcane juice. Jaggery is  important in Indian diet , which is  consumed either directly or used in preparation of various sweet based foods . Jaggery is generally called as “ medicinal sugar ” because of its use in Ayurveda as well as its comparison with honey. Jaggery, also known as  Panela , is a rich source of minerals, proteins, and vitamins. These nutrients form the essential constituents of a healthy diet. Jaggery, in contrast with white sugar, contains a robust quantity of iron and copper percentage. The liberal vitamin content makes jagge

HALDI (Turmeric) - Health benefits, ayurvedic remedies, application, chemical constituents, side effects and many more

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  HALDI (TURMERIC) The thing which enhances the taste and texture of food is turmeric. Turmeric is another substance after the salt which is used in many of the dishes in the world. Turmeric has numerous health benefits. It has its own natural flavor. Turmeric powder has a warm, bitter, black pepper-like flavor and earthy, mustard-like aroma. Haldi has many benefits, it is used in cosmatics, food, Ayurvedic medicine, dye,etc. It is used in many tredinational Indian, unani, Chinese medicine. Most turmeric is used in the form of rhizome powder to impart a golden yellow color. Rhizomes of ha ........................................read more Turmeric  has antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, antiallergic, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, antiseptic, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, radioprotective, Wound healing and digestive activities.              Click here for more information about Anti-oxidant and free radicals It has different names in different languag