Turmeric Is a Wonder Spice! We sought out ancient wisdom and modern innovation to discover internal and external applications of turmeric. Raw turmeric. Powdered turmeric. Turmeric Leaf. All three parts of the plant are multi-purpose. Apart from the health benefits of ingesting, turmeric has many external applications as well? So, what are the various uses …
5 Ways to Eat and Drink Turmeric Spice at Home
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 …
A Touch of Spices – Spending Time With Bei Bina
Bei Bina Shylla of Iewduh Market, Shillong ‘Bei’ is an endearing term meaning Mother in the Pnar language of the Jaintias, a sub-tribe of the Khasi people of Meghalaya. Bei Bina is one of the retailers of Khasi spices in Shillong. I had an appointment with Bei through my sister Lina who knows her well. …
Amazing Black Pepper, Black Gold and King of Spice
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. …
Discover Sohiong – the Unique Blackberry of Meghalaya
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 …
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King of Oranges – the Khasi Mandarin
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 a Grass for Food, Mood and Healing
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, …
Treat Your Flu at Home
We normally say that we have four seasons a day in Shillong.With the weather constantly changing each day people are more prone to getting a flu. If you’re like me, you don’t want to spend a ton of money on over the counter treatments that are filled with chemicals that don’t really do your body …
8 Incredible Ways Cinnamon Helps Boost Health, Beauty & Brains
Aroma and Cure Cinnamon! The name itself evokes a magical aroma. We know too well how cinnamon spices up motley foods from soup to gravies to breads and more. We use it in our biryanis and pulaos, meats and vegetables, cakes and pastries, pizzas and cookies, ice-creams and shakes…just about everywhere. As a spice cinnamon …
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Amazing Health Benefits of Ing Makhir Fit Tea
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 …
Amazing Power of Herbs & Plants for Traditional Healing
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 …
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6 Natural Home Remedies for Health and Beauty
In the days gone by, when access to modern medicine wasn’t easy, or even available. Our grandmas and grandpas didn’t fare the worse for this though. Maybe it was the simple lifestyle and food habits that made them healthier than we are today. However, sometimes even they suffered from some ailment or the other. Question …
Healing Ways – Synthetic Versus Traditional Medicines
Since prehistoric times, man has learned to treat diseases with ingredients obtained from plant, animal and mineral sources. This later developed into a traditional (also called alternative) system of healing unique to their geographical and cultural environment. Even now it is estimated that about 60% of the world’s population, relies on traditional medicine for primary …
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Ancient Healing Foods: The Secret Behind a Turmeric Tea Treasure
It was already 32 degrees Celsius at 9 in the morning. Our daughter stumbled out of bed and said, “Momma, my throat hurts. Can you give me something.” Yes, even our grown children still look to their mommy’s for taking care of their hurts. I put on my regenerative mindset and pondered, hmm… what can I do …
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Fascinating Lore of Meghalaya’s Traditional Healers and Cures
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, …
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Medicinal Use of Plants in Meghalaya- A Brief Study
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 …
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Golden Milk – A Nutritious Blend in a Single Cup!
Golden Milk is another name for Turmeric milk or Haldi doodh in Hindi. It is an infusion of either fresh or ground turmeric with milk or water. It’s a hot or cold drink that’s filled with nutrients till the last drop of it. It’s a delicious drink with many benefits which enhance our health and …
Why Turmeric Is Used for Natural Cures by Indigenous Folks
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 …
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Find Out How Good Bay Leaf Is Against Type 1 Diabetes!
Indian Bay leaf also called as tej-patta is widely used in Indian cuisine and is an integral part of “garam masala” spice. Scientifically called Cinnamomum tamala, it belongs to the Lauraceae family, and is endemic to India. In this article, we will learn from a study, how bay leaf may help in the improvement of …
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Why Natural Honey is both a Traditional & Modern Medicine
Honey is taken so much for granted that one forgets its exceptional qualities. You may know that it is used in traditional medicines and home remedies. But, did you know that a lot of research is going on to understand its healing properties? Let us find out more about this golden liquid. Most of us …
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Phenomenal Health Benefits of the Galangal Root
Generally, we are all aware of the different spices and herbs. But have you heard of a herb called Galangal? Let us learn about this. What Is Galangal? Galangal is an herbal root that belongs to the ginger family (genus Alpinia). Galangal root is mostly found in the South-east part of Asia and is native …
Easy to Make Healthy Turmeric Vegetable Smoothie
One of the healthiest food for summer morning is a healthy, good and nutrient-packed vegetable smoothie. It is perfect after a heart-pounding work out session. This vegetable smoothie recipe is an easy trick to getting yourself hydrated, refreshed and energized. This turmeric smoothie is filled with vitamins, is naturally sweet and flavorful in taste. And, …
5 Extraordinary Health Benefits of Perilla Seed Oil
Do you have a sensitive skin? If you do, then your skin is most likely to react to the slightest irritation and it may become inflamed and reddened. You may have to find a way to remove this skin irritation. Folks with sensitive skin need to apply products that have a calming effect and perilla …
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8 Incredible Health Benefits of Szechuan Pepper
When you have any food seasoned with Szechuan pepper, you may find it hard to stop eating. You could get addicted to it! Szechuan pepper has a strong flavor that leaves your tongue with a tingling sensation. It numbs your tongue, opening the pores of the taste buds, which is good, as it enhances the flavors of the …
Quick & Easy to Make Home Remedies for Cough
It is never fun to be in a situation where you have been suffering from a persistent cough. Coughs, although may not be a serious ailment, can just be terribly uncomfortable, both physically and when you are around people. While it may be necessary to take a cough suppressing medicines, but often, simple substances in …
5 Surprising Benefits of Cinnamon for Skin
Cinnamon is a well-known spice for its uses in both sweet and savory foods. It has also played a key role in traditional medicines across various cultures. Though popularly used for flavoring and as condiment in cooking, its medicinal benefits have been recognized through the years. Production of Cinnamon in India In India, the southern …
Easy to Make Veggie Salsa Recipe Using Black Sweet Corn
Are you looking for an easy to make, fresh veggie recipe for your weekend this summer? Here is a sunny salsa recipe! It is a perfect appetizer if you’re hosting a luncheon for your dear ones. It would be an excellent idea to mix up a batch to keep it in the fridge for snacking anytime. …
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3 Easy to Make Natural Home Remedies for Cold & Flu
Everyone knows how discomforting a common cold or flu is. If you or your dear ones are down with a pesky cold then try these remedies. Here are a few quick and easy home remedies for cold that you can stir up from the ingredients that you already have at home. Give it a try. Homemade honey, lemon, …
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7 Amazing Health Benefits of Cedar Essential Oil
Have you heard essential oil extracted from the leaves of a cedar tree is filled with elements beneficial to your health and wellbeing! Many people will be familiar enough with Cedar oil for its aromatic qualities. But there is much more to cedar oil beyond its aromatherapy benefits. It is surprising how cedar essential oil …
7 Remarkable Health Benefits of Oolong Tea
If you find drinking water is a bit too plain then there is another known healthy drink. It is none other than ‘oolong tea’. There are plenty of studies that tells us that the health benefits of drinking oolong tea. No matter whether it’s hot or cold, it is a still a refreshing drink. Oolong tea …
5 Healthy Food Products for Your Weight Loss Diet Plan
What are the best foods for weight loss? If you are trying to lose weight, you already know that you need to watch the food you eat. Your body needs the energy to perform any task and the only source is food. If you work out to lose weight, you may end up feeling more …
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Quick and Easy Turmeric Tea Recipe with Wildflower Honey
Turmeric tea is a favored and trendy beverage throughout many parts of Asia. Primarily, due to its health benefits and high curcumin content of turmeric, it is popularly used as a natural remedy for cold and cough, and to boost the immune system. The other ingredients used in this recipe elevate the taste of turmeric. …
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4 Proven Natural Remedies Using Potentilla fulgens
Potentilla fulgens is a significant medicinal herb found in Northeast India, a region of rich biodiversity. These parts have been blessed with more than 6,500 species of medicinal plants. The locals out here have an extensive knowledge of traditional medicines and their natural remedies, which have been passed down generations. Potentilla fulgens is commonly called …