RESOURCES
Cardamom (Elaichi)
Uses:
It is used in most of the Indian and other sweet
dishes to give a good flavour and smell. It is also
used widely in pharmaceutical sector.
Benefits:
Helps to control bad breath and digestive disorder. A whole cardamom chewed is good for coping with diabetes.
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Chilli (Lal Mirch)
Uses:
It is a main ingredient used for adding hot flavor to the food.
Benefits:
The antioxidants present in chilli help to cope with cholesterol. It also helps burning calories
Cumin (Zeera)
Uses:
It is used for cooking and it also possesses medicinal properties.
Benefits:
It is a good source or iron and keeps immune system healthy.
Water boiled with cumin seeds is good for coping with dysentery
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Ginger (Adrak)
Uses:
It is used for giving a specific flavour to food and has many medicinal uses.
Benefits:
Helps to avoid digestive problems. It is beneficial for coping with cough and cold.
Cinnamon (Dalchini)
Uses:
It is used for mainly for seasoning food and preparing masalas It has medicinal uses too.
Benefits:
It supports natural production of insulin and reduces blood cholesterol.
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Bishop’s weed (Ajwain)
Uses:
It is used for seasoning and as flavorant as well as medicinal purpose
Benefits:
Used in GI ailments including: diarrhoea, dyspepsia,
flatulence, indigestion and cholera. In Ayurvedic medicine it is used as an antiseptic, preservative, respiratory and GI ailments. Unani system of medicine as an enhancer of the body’s resistance.
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Nutmeg (Jaiphal)
Uses:
It is used in powdered form for garnishing and also for masala preparation. It is used in soaps, perfumes and shampoos. It can also be used for medicinal purpose.
Benefits:
It is beneficial for the treatments of asthma, heart disorder and bad breath.
Clove (Laung)
Uses:
It is used as a cooking ingredient mainly for seasoning or preparing Masalas
Benefits:
Clove oil is beneficial for coping with tooth ache and sore gums. It is also beneficial remedy for chest pains, fever,
digestive problems, cough and cold.
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Pepper (Kaali Mirch)
Uses:
It is extensively used in cooking, especially for garnishing. It is has many medicinal uses too.
Benefits:
It helps coping with cold, cough, infections etc. It helps to deal with muscle pains and digestive problems
Coriander (Dhaniya)
Uses:
Coriander leaves as well as coriander seeds are used in cooking. It also has some medicinal uses.
Benefits:
It can be used externally on aching joints and rheumatism. It is also good for coping with soar throat, allergies, digestion problems, hay fever etc.
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Saffron (Zaffran/ Kesar)
Uses:
It is used for cooking as well as in beauty products.
It is mainly used in sweet dishes. It has good medicinal properties
Benefits:
It helps to cope with skin diseases. It is a good remedy for cough, cold and asthma.
Fenugreek (Methi)
Uses:
It is mainly used as a green leafy vegetable and seeds are used for seasoning and preparing Masalas. It also has medicinal uses
Benefits:
Fenugreek seed tea or sweet fudge is good for increasing
breast milk. It also helpful for treating diabetes and lowering cholestero
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Star anise (Chakra Phool)
Uses:
It is used in cooking and for medicinal purpose
Benefits:
Star anise oil is beneficial for rheumatism. It is helpful for
digestion and avoiding bad breath.
Garlic (Lassan
Uses:
It is used for cooking as well as for the medicinal purpose.
Benefits:
It is useful for coping with cough and cold. It also has
antibiotic properties.
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Turmeric (Haldi)
Uses:
It is used in cooking and skin care products. It has wide range medicinal uses.
Benefits:
It helps deal with skin problems. Turmeric powder can be used for healing cuts and wounds. It also makes coping with diabetes easier.