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Could Curcumin Cure Cancer? Everyone talks about cancer. Few know about curcumin. But is it true that curcumin in turmeric could cure this deadly disease, called cancer? Here is an interview with Bhadresh, who have been our loyal customer. He has been promoting turmeric to cancer patients for a few years now and knows the …
Bhadresh Tells His Story About Cancer Curing Curcumin – An Extraordinary MoleculeRead More
Our needs are endless! There is no limit to what we want and what we can create. In this race of constant creation, we have come far. But in our quest to create, have we missed the link to create with nature? Look closely, and you will realize that nature has given us everything we …
Get Connected With Nature Through 3 Underutilised Plants Transformed Into ProductsRead More
Spice to Chew Away Your Ailments Uncle Wen had one peculiar habit. He never travelled anywhere without a tiny box of dried ‘Jaiur’ – Winged Prickly Ash a.k.a. Szechuan pepper. It was his lifeline, he declared. You see, Uncle Wen suffered from low blood pressure and diabetes. He had frequent toothaches (he ate too much …
The Race for Health and Well-being Being and staying healthy is everyone’s desire, and one of people’s nagging concerns. Health is the single vital need that’s often taken for granted. Until we run into problems. That’s one reason why global healthcare industry is thriving. There is any number of health clinics and hospitals. And numerous …
Natural Health & Wellbeing – Revive and Regenerate Everyday with ZiziraRead More
Sweet Lime for an Energised Day The cruel hot sun beats without mercy. The weather is oppressive. Exhaustion soon overcomes you, enervating you and your body jellifies. Instinct craves for a swig of that cool, soothing drink to get energised once again. Like most people’s, your first fruit juice of choice happens to be Mosambi …
Meghalaya’s Mosambi – Sweet Lime for Refreshment & NutritionRead More
Customers often ask me “Is turmeric safe for everyone?” My quick response is “Yes it’s Turmeric, it’s good for everyone”. But then, as the thought “Could something as medicinal as turmeric be unsafe?” popped up in my head, I erased my answer. Worth looking up, I thought. Turmeric is my favourite spice as it helped …
Little Magical Tea Garden Picturesque is the word that describes Sharawn Tea Garden. It sits pretty on the gentle south-sloping highlands of Sohryngkham village in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district. The well-known temperate climate of Sohryngkham situated at an altitude of 5333 ft is perfect for this highland tea. Bah John, a bold entrepreneur who for …
Turmeric is one spice, you could have in your kitchen cabinet and not regret. A multi-purpose spice that you can add almost everywhere. Yellow-orange in colour it provides great flavour and makes the food you consume exude with wonderful health benefits. If you’re looking for more ways to consume this potent spice and add them …
What Makes Lakadong the Best? If you’re like me, you would be curious to discover what sets Lakadong apart from another turmeric. I set out on a journey of research to discover the answer. I listened to stories. I had a vested and personal interest in this story because my grandparents always kept a few …
Lakadong Turmeric – Best in the World Golden Spice and Its FutureRead More
Early Days of Black Pepper In medieval Europe black pepper, like other spices, was a commodity of the nobility and the rich, coveted not only for the flavours it imparts on cuisines but also for its purported medicinal properties. Europeans of those days had so dismal geographical knowledge that they thought spices had mystical origins. …
Unique Blackberry of Meghalaya There are these delightful little berries, purplish-black in colour, packed with nutrients and antioxidants, which starts flooding the markets of Shillong for a short period from late August till mid-October. Locals call them Sohiong – literally black fruit, and they count among Meghalaya’s abundant indigenous, underutilised, but high potential, edible fruits. These sweetish, slightly acidic, soft …
Discover Sohiong – the Unique Blackberry of MeghalayaRead More
Scent of the Orange November is around the corner. That means all you orange lovers will once again get to see and savour, those orbs that will colour the markets golden. Just holding one in your hand you get that endearing whiff of sweet, orangey scent. Dig your thumb into the depression atop its skin …
Lemongrass – Aromatic and Magical Do you know that almost every plant in the planet has health benefits in some way or the other? By plants, we don’t mean cabbages and kale alone. Nor do we mean the ones you are so used to every day such as potatoes, tomatoes, beans, carrots, green and leafy vegetables, …
Medicinal plants are found in abundance in Meghalaya. Northeast is considered to be one of the two hotspots of medicinal plants in India. The other hotspot being the Western Ghats. Even though Meghalaya has 850 species of medicinal plants, there is still a lack of awareness and knowledge within the state itself resulting in overexploitation …
8 Health Benefits of Gotu Kola a Medicinal Plant – Centella AsiaticaRead More
It seems today that every individual is joining the gym to live a healthy life, hence going natural is an option that people prefer. Ing makhir fit tea is the solution to stay fit and healthy. Not only does the tea have its benefit, but the Ing Makhir itself has different properties that will benefit …
India’s Exotic Northeast An almost magical, bio-diverse richness pervades the landscape of India’s Northeastern states. Perched at the confluence of the Indian-Malayan, Indo-Chinese and Indian bio-geographical ecosphere, the region supports diverse habitats of equally diverse, endemic floras and faunas. Because of the southward declivity of the Eastern Himalayas, the climate of Northeast India is distinct …
Zizira is always on the hunt for new unique plants and herbs from the hills of Meghalaya. Some may be new, some old, but mostly unknown, even to the locals. As we hunt, we make new discoveries, and it never ceases to amaze us. As we hunt, we want to make our discoveries available to …
The Road to Discovery – Ing Makhir a Potent Medicinal Ginger From MeghalayaRead More
Easy Cures Within Easy Reach Little Dino was as normal as any eight-year-old would be. Playful, mischievous, up to endless tricks and accident-prone too. Nicks, cuts, scrapes and gashes are part of his daily routine. One typical day while playing with friends he tumbled down a concrete slope and badly hurt himself. Deep gashes and …
Amazing Power of Herbs & Plants for Traditional HealingRead More
It isn’t surprising that traditions and customs are getting blurred out by the spotlight of our modern lifestyles. It also isn’t surprising that traditions and customs have persevered for millennia and we are slowly but surely tracing back to our roots. Some of our traditional beliefs are with medicinal home remedies. We have spent our …
We are living in a world where the environment is getting toxic and the effects of new micro-organisms are getting worse. Common cough and cold are no longer common, it used to go away in a few days with minimal medication, but now we are prescribed synthetic antibiotics without which it would last for days. To counter …
Benefits of Lakadong Mirch – A Golden Blend from MeghalayaRead More
Medicinal Plant’s Traditional Healers Use Allium sativum, Cinnamomum tamala, Curcuma longa, Piper nigrum, Hypericum Laxum, Lycopodium clavatum, Swertia chirayita…the names may sound exotic, but they actually are scientific names of very common plants, some of which you have definitely seen, and used.Most of us have no idea that these plants possess tremendous medicinal value. Significantly, …
Fascinating Lore of Meghalaya’s Traditional Healers and CuresRead More
Beb, a Khasi name for Bhut Jolokia, also known as Ghost Chilli, Naga Mircha or Raja Mircha is one of the hottest chillies in the world with over a million Scoville unit. The shrivelled skin and bright red hue are known for its high capsaicinoids content. It is extensively grown in North Eastern region of …
3 Quick & Easy Recipes With Lakadong Mirch You Can TryRead More
From curing several ailments and diseases to the preparation of our favourite Khasi dishes, medicinal herbs hold a special place in the lives of the people in Meghalaya. For years, the locals have relied on herbal remedies, recipes and formulations to cure their ailments, passing them down from generation to generation. In most cases, they …
Ing Makhir Local Ginger Plant, a Spice from MeghalayaRead More
Medicinal use of plants has been incorporated by the people of all races and regions since time immemorial. These plants grow abundantly on the pristine and lush green forest of Meghalaya, you can find the common herbs on our backyards itself, that’s the main reason the people of Meghalaya used plants to treat almost all …
Medicinal Use of Plants in Meghalaya- A Brief StudyRead More
Turmeric is one of the most versatile spices that is in use today. Whether it is used in cooking, cosmetic homemade face pack or even as an insecticide (turmeric mixed with chilli powder) to ward off ants. We can relate to the use of turmeric from our childhood days as an antiseptic application to our cuts and bruises. Sometimes to …
Haldi Doodh Recipe – a Time Immemorial Magic PotionRead More
Blessed with ideal climatic conditions and fertile soil, the state of Meghalaya prides itself in having a wide variety of vegetation, ranging from different species of medicinal herbs to unique fruits, vegetables, and other plants. Traditions of collecting, processing, and preserving plants have been passed down from generation to generation. These traditions continue to be …
The Search for Sustainable Development Using BambooRead More
Like all hill states, Meghalaya is also a region that has favorable climatic and soil condition for tea plantation. The first tea nursery was introduced in the late 70s, where the government brought samples from Assam and planted them in Ri Bhoi and two other locations. There were very few takers then. With a little …
From Cowherding to Tea Cultivation – The Journey of a Tea Farm OwnerRead More
Everyone recalls childhood days as always fun-filled and carefree. So do I. Days long ago were fun and games with not a care in the world. And, there was a significant difference: sicknesses were rare, mostly restricted to the odd common ones like colds, coughs, sore throats, or toothaches. Besides these, we had injuries galore because we …
Ing Makhir: Potent Indigenous Ginger Root of MeghalayaRead More
Every tea-growing state has already seen its share of glory, and tea from Meghalaya is just starting to pick up pace. The advantage that Meghalaya has for its late start is that the tea quality becomes greater than any other tea of the same variety.Like all Hill States, Meghalaya is the ideal place for tea …
Do you know there is a delightfully colourful ceremonial in Indian weddings called the ‘haldi ceremony’? Usually a day before, or in the morning of the wedding, ‘haldi’ (turmeric) paste is applied to the bodies of the bride and groom. Wonder Why They Cover Their Bodies in Yellow? ‘Haldi’ or turmeric was known and used …
Why Turmeric Is Used for Natural Cures by Indigenous FolksRead More
Easy Spice Storage Method Turmeric, a significant spice in Indian cooking is always near at hand when in the kitchen. It is a spice present in nearly all Indian dishes. But, this does not mean you place them next to your stove. Warm places are in fact, the worst places to store your spices because …
Easy Spice Storage for Preserving Lakadong TurmericRead More
Single Farm Coffee – A Potential? A part of India with many family farms owned by hard working farmers whose livelihoods depend on agriculture. A region, with undulating terrain, with elevations ranging from ground level to over 4000 feet. A state where coffee is grown, even Arabica at elevations of over 3000 feet, but not …
Artisan Single Farm Coffee from Meghalaya – a Possibility?Read More
The quest for indigenous crops took Zizira explorers in search of locally grown turmeric to Kyrdem Kulai, in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district, near Umsning, well known for the Government’s poultry and animal farms and farmers’ training centres. It turns out it was not easy to find local turmeric in that area. The farmers we interviewed hardly …
Quest for Spice – Turmeric in the Ri-Bhoi District of MeghalayaRead More
