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Solanum xanthocarpum is a very common herb in India. It is found almost in every part of India. This herb is also found in South East Asia and Australia.This herb is a member of Solanaceae plant family. Synonyms are Solanum surattense, and Solanum virginianumThis is a very spiny, prostrate, perennial herb. Spines are straight moreover, yellow. The leaves are ovate or elliptic, acute and hairy. The flowers are purple color. The flowers bloom in OctMarch. The berries are yellow with many seeds
Extremely useful in all types of coughs and problems related to respiratory system. This herb is useful in curing allergies leading to cough. This also forms a part of Dash Mul (Ten Roots). Roots, Stem, leaves, flowers and fruits are useful parts of this herb as Ayurvedic medicinal herb.
It is found in India in the east including Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, Assam, and the west coast from Konkan to Kerala. It grows mostly in moist areas, monsoon forests and in coastal tracts. The plant is also grown for ornamental purposes and trained against trellises and pillars.
The root has alterative, aphrodisiac, tonic, stimulant properties and used in male infertility and inflammations.
Gurmar is a famed plant, revered for its use in treatment of diabetes for nearly two millennia. The Hindi name Gurmar actually means diabetes killer. It is a large climber, rooting at nodes. Leaves are elliptic, narrow tipped, base narrow. Leaves are smooth above, and sparsely or densely velvety beneath. Pale yellow flowers are small, in axillary and lateral umbel like cymes. Stalk of the umbel is long. Sepals are long, ovate, obtuse, velvety. Flowers are pale yellow, bell-shaped. Corona is single, with 5 fleshy scales.
One of the alternative medicines to both diabetes and obesity could be Gurmar plant preparation, as it known to have a good effect for curbing of diabetes by blocking sugar binding sites and hence not allowing the sugar molecules to accumulate in the body
Aloe vera is one of the oldest known medicinal plants gifted by nature, Aloe vera often called Miracle plant known by many names, there are over 200 types of aloe vera of these only 4 or 5 are commonly used in medicines. Aloe Vera, Ghratkumari, GheeKanwar, the names are many but they all belong to one miracle plant Aloe barbadensis.Aloe vera is a clear thin gelatinous material that comes from inside the aloe vera leaves.Aloe vera is used in many forms for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Aloe vera has been used for centuries as a home remedy.
The consumption of aloe vera juice has also been traditionally used internally for healing and soothing of digestive conditions such as heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome.Aloe vera works as Anti-septic, Antibacterial, and Anti infla-mmatory. It cures Eczema, Diabetes, Arthritis and Prevent infections. It also improves human immune system and digestive system.
Originally form South East Asia and Southern China; galanga is now cultivated in Indochina, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Indonesia. Greater galangale is mostly referred to as galangale or galanga and is a very popular spice in whole South East Asia and especially typical for the cuisine of Thailand.
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Organic white Sugar preserves most of the natural vitamins and minerals of whole cane juice. Due to the naturally higher vitamin and mineral content, Organic white Sugar is absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream.
The taste is deliciously sweet, yet the effect is a feeling of balance and wholeness.
Many people remark that when they eat Organic white they feel balanced and satisfied, just as they would from eating a whole grain cereal.
Khandsari Sugar is used for decorative table sugars, for blending in dry mixes and in baking and confectionery.
They are also used in different table sweet dishes for decorative purpose.
They are also used to sweeten drinks.
It is used to make Liquid sugars which is strong syrups consisting of 67% granulated sugar dissolved in water.
It is the most useful in maintaining the body stamina as it gives lots of energy to the body.
It is helpful for making the electrolytes balance in the body.
Used as a instant source of energy and helpful for muscle power.
Organic Jaggery purifies the blood, and acts as protective agent for lungs from polluted air, also regulates liver function and keeps the body healthy and strong from within, as written in Ayurvedic Shastra.
Jaggery is a Natural Sweetener and a healthy substitute to Sugar. And also savours the flavour of traditional food. It is advised for all age groups
Organic is a term used to describe the way the products are grown or processed. Honeyis a sweet food made by bees using nectar from flowers. Honey bees transform nectar into honey by a process of regurgitation, and store it as a primary food source in wax honeycombs inside the beehive. Honey gets its sweetness from the monosaccharides fructose and glucose, and has approximately the same relative sweetness as that of granulated sugar. Flavors of honey vary based on the nectar source, and various types and grades of honey are available Honey is a mixture of sugars and other compounds. With respect to carbohydrates, honey is mainly fructose (about 38.5%) and glucose (about 31.0%), [1] making it similar to the synthetically produced inverted sugar syrup, which is approximately 48% fructose, 47% glucose, and 5% sucrose. As with all nutritive sweeteners, honey is mostly sugars and contains only trace amounts of vitamins or minerals Honey also contains tiny amounts of several compounds thought to function as antioxidants, including chrysin, pinobanksin, vitamin C, catalase, and pinocembrin. |
Ginger or Zingiber Officinale is widely used fresh named Adrak or dried spice namedSonth.It is widely used as food additive which adds flavor to food.It is famous for culinery use as well as for medicinal properties.Ginger Tea and Benefits of Ginger Tea is wellknown throughout the world.
Health Benefits of the Ginger are many. It is used mainly as digestive aid. It helps in relieving indigestion, gas, pains, nausea, morning sickness, migrain, hiccups.It removes toxins from our body and improves blood circulation.It is also used in soreness of throat, bronchitis, or in cough. Ginger also used in pickles, chutneys, ginger ale punch, ginger tea , ginger bread. In Japan, Japanese Ginger salad dressing is very famous.
Take 1 Tsp of ginger juice in 1 tsp of honey it immediately gives releif from cough, dry cough, and cold.
Black Peppercorn or Piper Nigrum is considered as essential spice in the culinery art throughout the world. Black Peppercorn is crushed and brought to us in the form of pepper. Worldwide it is used as seasoning, or for dressing but it has lots of medicinal values.
Cardamom or Elettaria cardamomum comes from seeds inside the husks of a flowering plant which has a strong scent and taste.It is famous as Queen of Spices.Actually it is one of the expensive spice.Cardamom Tea is very well known and acts very refreshing.
Health Benefits of Cardamom Green Cardamom is used in both cooking and medicine.It has a cooling property.Medicinally, it is used as antiseptic.It is very useful in heartburn and stomach disorders.Chewing Green Cardamom can improve bad breath and it acts as digestive aid.It also gives relief from nausea.
Cardamom makes your hair smell spicy.Add 1 Tsp of Cardamom powder to 100 gm Heena Powder.
Celery is an important salad plant. In India, the leaves are not so popular, but the root and the seeds are commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine.The word celery is derived from Latin, celery which means quick acting, and presumably refers to its therapeutic properties.
Celery an important medicinal plant. It has a well-balanced content of the basic minerals, vitamins and nutrients, hormones and essential oil.The seeds of celery relieve flatulence, increase the secretion and discharge of urine and act as an aphrodisiac.They are tonic, laxative and stimulant. They treat spasmodic disorders.Celery is useful in the treatment of arthritis 1. The juice of celery in combination with carrot juice should be taken in the treatment of blood disorders.2.The seeds of celery are an effective remedy for indigestion. A teaspoon of the seeds soaked in a glass of buttermilk for 5 to 6 hours should be ground in the same buttermilk mixture.It gives relief from indigestion.3.The powder of the dried root of the herb is an effective tonic in general debility or weakness and malnutrition. One teaspoon of this powder |
Cloves has a pungent smell which has been used for preparations of herbal remedies due to its analgesic and antiseptic qualities. |
Clovesare used from ancient times to treat digestive disorders, dental disorder and intestinal worms.Especially Clove Oil which is used by dentists, during fillings and making cements as an local anaesthetic product.It is very good insecticide also.
i)A Single clove bud kept beside problematic tooth immediately relieves you from toothache or Clove Oil taken on cotton bud and put it on the problem tooth for relief from pain.ii) A few drops of Clove Oil taken in water relieves from nausea.iii)During swelling in throat Roasted Clove should be chewed.iv)In Hiccups Roasted Clove should be chewed and take some water you will definetely get immediate relief.
Coriander is the ripe fruit of the herb Coriandrum sativum.Coriander can be found in form of seed and leaves. All these have different flavors so it is individually used differently in recipes with coriander.
Coriander is the ripe fruit of the herb Coriandrum sativum.Coriander can be found in form of seed and leaves. All these have different flavors so it is individually used differently in recipes with coriander. Uses : Coriander Health Benefits- Coriander powder is used in bad breath, stomach disorder, Indigestion and loss of appetite.Fresh coriander is used in almost all the dishes in garnishing and in making coriander chutney. Roasted coriander is used in many south indian recipes.
Garam Masala is not itself a spice but it is a blend of different spices.This special blend of spice is used in a small quantity at the end of cooking to give a flavor to a dish.Garam masala differs according to region and personal choice.Some common ingredients are black peppercorns, cloves, bay leaves, long pepper (also known as pippali), black cumin (known as shahi jeera), cumin seeds, cinnamon, black & green cardamom, nutmeg, mace, and star anise, coriander seeds.
Garam Masala is used in a small quantity at the end of cooking to give a flavor to a dish. Take care use it in a small quantity else it overpowers the dish.
Mace is the dried aril or lacy covering of the nutmeg fruit of Myristica Fragrans tree. Nutmeg and Mace are the sister spices.Mace can be used as Nutmeg substitute in different types of recipes as it has a similar flavor to nutmeg.Flavor of Mace is very delicate, it should be carefully stored in airtight container and used quickly to maximum the flavor.To refresh the stale Mace, lightly toast it before use.
Red chilli powder is an indispensable ingredient in most Indian dishes.The colour and flavour of red chilli powder depends on the variety of red chillies used to make the powder.Chilli powder should be stored in a cool, dry dark place.It remains for more than a year.
Red chilly powder is used in most of the dishes without this we cannot imagine Indian kitchen.
Oregano or Mexican Sage or Origanum vulgare commonly known as Sathra, Mirzanjosh in India. It has a pungent smell and taste.The leaves can either be used fresh or dried.Especially it is used in Pizzas. Beside this it is used in salads, soups, pasta sauces, and poultry dishes.
There are many medicinal uses of Oregano and Oregano Essential Oil.Oregano is a powerful source of antioxidants and vitamins perhaps it slows down the aging process.
If you have cough, indigestion, and gas drink hot oregano tea, it will give you immediate relief.
Mainly it is used as culinary spice but it has many medicinal uses.It is used as antidepressant.It is also used in curing Indigestion, Gas and pain during menstrual cycle.also useful in Impotency, and Infertility.
Saffron Body Oil is also good in Massage Therapy. Different types of saffron recipes like Saffron Rice, Yellow Saffron Tea are very famous.
Triphala, a popular Ayurvedic supplement in India and throughout the world, literally translates as "three fruits." This name comes from the fact that the supplement Triphala has three dried fruit components of medicinal plants. These are Terminalia Chebula, Terminalia Bellirica, and Phyllanthus Emblica, otherwise referred to as the three myrobalans. In Sanskrit, they are called Haritaki, Bibhitaki, and Amalaki (or Amla). | |
Just like each different name, each of these medicinal plants serves a different purpose in the body, but together they form the powerful anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral Triphala. This invigorating supplement is ideally absorbed by your body to seek out and destroy the free radicals and toxins that cause any number of problems. These include high blood pressure, poor circulation, dyspepsia, anemia, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, and hemorrhoids.
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Terminalia bellirica is a tree native to India. It is found in every part of India.
Terminalia bellirica is a tree of Combretaceae Plant family. Synonym - Myrobalanus bellirica. This is a big tree. The leaves are alternate, coriaceous, elliptic obovate. The flowers bloom in March to May. The flowers are pale greenish yellow in color, in axillary spikes. The fruits are grey.
The fruits are used as laxative. The fruits are useful in bronchitis in addition, asthma. Baehra is one of the three constituent of Trifala. This is a very useful Herbal combination, for many ailments, composing of Baehra, amla and haritaki. i.e. Terminalia bellirica, Phyllanthus emblica and Terminalia chebula.
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Aromatic, stimulant, carminative, good for constipation, for gonorrhea, paralysis of the tongue, advised in diarrhea, cholera, scarlatina, Chronic Malaria, Viral hepatitis. Piper Longum is most commonly used to treat respiratory infections such as stomachache, bronchitis, diseases of the spleen, cough, tumors, and asthma. |
Lemon peel is the familiar cut and dried yellow outer layer of the lemon. Although orange peel is more commonly prescribed in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, lemon peel also stimulates the appetite by encouraging the release of gastric juices to digest food, and helps provide vitamin C. Lemon peel is added to scores of herbal teas and herbal formulas for aroma and taste enhancement.
Many people eat lemon peel. A recent study in Arizona found that the regular consumption of lemon peel greatly reduced the risk of skin cancer caused by sun exposure.
Lemon peel also provides citrus bioflavonoids that help stabilize capillaries, helping to heal varicose veins, bloodshot eyes, and hemorrhoids (when the lemon peel is used to make a tea that is drunk).
Lemon is a small, egg-shaped, edible citrus fruit with a yellow rind and a juicy, sour pulp, rich in ascorbic acid.The leading acid citrus fruit, because of its very appealing color, odor and flavor, Several lemon-like fruits are domestically or commercially regarded as lemons wherever they are grown and, accordingly, must be discussed under this heading. These include: Rough lemon (C. jambhiri Lush.), Sweet lemon (C. limetta Risso), Meyer (lemon X mandarin hybrid); Perrine (lime X lemon hybrid); Ponderosa (presumed lemon X citron hybrid), qq.v. under Varieties.
Slices of lemon are served as a garnish on fish or meat or with iced or hot tea, to be squeezed for the flavorful juice. In Colombia, lemon soup is made by adding slices of lemon to dry bread roll that has been sauted in shortening until soft and then sieved. Sugar and a cup of wine are added and the mixture brought to a boil, and then served.Lemon juice, fresh, canned, concentrated and frozen, or dehydrated and powdered, is primarily used for lemonade, in carbonated beverages, or other drinks. It is also used for making pies and tarts, as a flavoring for cakes, cookies, cake icings, puddings, sherbet, confectionery, preserves and pharmaceutical products. A few drops of lemon juice, added to cream before whipping, gives stability to the whipped cream.Lemon peel can be candied at home and is preserved in brine and supplied to manufacturers of confectionery and baked goods. It is the source of lemon oil, pectin and citric acid. Lemon oil, often with terpenes and sesquiterpenes removed, is added to frozen or otherwise processed lemon juice to enrich the flavor. It is much employed as a flavoring for hard candies.
Indian Pennywort is a small creeping herb with shovel shaped leaves emerging alternately in clusters at the stem nodes. The runners lie along the ground and the inch long leaves with their scalloped edges rise above on long reddish petioles. The insignificant greenish- to pinkish-white flowers are borne in dense umbels (clusters in which all the flower stalks arise from the same point) on separate stems in the summer. The seeds are pumpkin-shaped nutlets 0.1-0.2 in long. In India it is revered as a medicinal herb, and particularly in Manipur the full plant is eaten as food like a leafy vegetable. Indian Pennywort appears to have originated in the wetlands of Asia. China, India, and Malaya were probably within its original range. Indian Pennywort is revered as one of the great multi-purpose miracle herbs of Oriental medicine. It has been in use for thousands of years and has been employed to treat practically every ailment known to man at one time or place or another. The leaf and root extract has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for a long time but has become very popular in the past couple of years for both internal use as well as topical application - although the cosmetic application is relatively new. |
A tall, large, deciduous tree. The wood is brownish-grey and very hard and durable. Leaf: The younger leaves have velvet hairs. The leaves are longer than broad, oval shaped. Flower: The flowers are small, creamy white, and sweet scented. Fruit: The fruit is a drupe with single seed. The drupe is shiny, spindle shaped, greenish yellow and faintly angled. Size of the fruit varies. Bark: The stem bark is dark brown and falls of into irregular woody scales.
Haritaki powder, together with catechu and a few other herbs have been used to help ulcers and wounds with some portion of clarified butter or bland oils.
The powdered form of haritaki can be utilized for various topical applications as well. A paste of this herb made with small quantities of distilled water is known to have anti-inflammatory as well as some form of analgesic effect. Haritaki with a few other herbs is also used as surgical dressing lotion for would dressing. It is an effective mouth wash and gargle and is believed to help sore throats for its astringent elements.
Garcinia cambogia, an exotic fruit grown in South India, has been used to impart a distinctive sour flavour to Indian cooking. It is commonly found in the evergreen and shola forests of Western Ghats in India up to 6, 000 ft. high.
The fruit of Garcinia cambogia has been traditionally used in food preparation and cooking.In Ayurveda, it is said that sour flavors such as those from Garcinia activate digestion.Garcinia is considered tomake foods more filling and satisfying and has been used routinely for many centuries with notoxicity.Garcinia and its active ingredient, HCA (hydroxycitric acid)have been extensively studied for overthirty years And found to be effective in inhibiting lipogenesis, suppressing appetite , and encouraging weight-loss in ratory animals.
Eclipta alba is a native to India. This is also found in South West of US, especially Hawaii. Eclipta alba is a member of Asteraceae plant family. Synonyms: Eclipta erecta, Eclipta punctata, Verbesina prostrata This is a small, annual herb. The leaves are opposite and lanceolate. The flowers bloom in October to December. The white solitary flower or 2-together are on unequal axillary peduncles.
The leaves vitalize hair roots. The plant is good tonic for diseases of spleen, bronchitis, asthma. Fresh juice when applied on forehead is cure for migraine. Roots, stem, leaves, flowers and fruits are useful parts as Ayurvedic herbal Medicine, also used in preparation of herbal hair oils.
Gotu Kola is a perennial plant native to India and other tropical countries. Its appearance changes, depending on growing conditions. In shallow water, the plant puts forth floating roots and the leaves rest on top of the water. In dry locations, it puts out numerous small roots and the leaves are small and thin. Indian Pennywort appears to have originated in the wetlands of Asia. China, India, and Malaya were probably within its original range.
Indian Pennywort is revered as one of the great multi-purpose miracle herbs of Oriental medicine. It has been in use for thousands of years and has been employed to treat practically every ailment known to man at one time or place or another. The leaf and root extract has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for a long time but has become very popular in the past couple of years for both internal use as well as topical application - although the cosmetic application is relatively new. In Ayurvedic practice it also has a valuable and sought-after Vayasthapana effect - helping to retard the aging process
This plant stands alone in its family; a profusely fruiting shrub, reaching 6 - 20 feet tall and age up to about 50 years. Annato has large 5-15 cm long, 4-11 cm wide, pointed leaves. Flowers occur in vertical upright clusters, which prominently appear above the foliage. Flowers are showy, white or pink, nearly 5 cm broad, with five petals and a dense mass of stamens in the center. The petals often tend to curl up. Fruit is 2-valved, ovoid, red, spiny, 2.5-5 cm long; seeds many, ovate, with a scarlet covering. Although a native of West Indies, lipstic tree has been cultivated in India for many centuries
Depending on the color of the flowers, the seedpod is either green or red; the seeds have the same coating in both. These seeds are processed to obtain the orange-yellow pigments, bixin and norbixin (caratenoids), as dye for the food, cosmetic and soap industries. This dye is used to color the cheddar cheese and is also used for the coloring of rice. The used part is the dried pulp of the fruit.
Ashwagandha is mentioned as an important drug in ancient Ayurvedic literature Ashwagandha, one of the most valuable herbs in the Ayurvedic medical system dating back more than 3, 000 years. Ashwagandha, also known as Winter Cherry, improves the body-s ability to maintain physical effort and helps the body adapt to various types of stress. Perhaps the most famous Ayurvedic rejuvenative botanical used in many tonics and formulas, Ashwagandha is a rejuvenative that helps maintain proper nourishment of the tissues, particularly muscle and bone, while supporting the proper function of the adrenals and reproductive system.
Several types of alkaloids are found in this plant, out of which Withanine and Somniferine are importantLeaves contain five unidentified alkaloids (0.09%), withanolides, glycosides, glucose and many free amino acids Ashwagandha is an herb that improves the bodys ability to maintain physical effort and helps the body adapt to various types of stress. Ashwagandha has been used to treat conditions such as fatigue, chronic disease, impotence, and waning memory.
Ashwagandha is specific for a wide range of conditions includeng arthritic inflammation, anxiety, insomnia, respiratory disorders, nervous disorders, gynecological disorders, male infertility and impotence.
Amaranthus cruentus is a common flowering plant species that yields the nutritious staple amaranth grain. It is one of three Amaranthus species cultivated as a grain source, the other two being A. hypochondriacus and A. caudatus. In Mexico it is called Huautli and Alegria and in English it has several common names, including purple amaranth, red amaranth, and Mexican grain amaranth. Amaranthus cruentus is a tall annual herb topped with clusters of dark pink flowers. The plant can grow up to 2 m (6 ft) in height, and blooms in summer to fall. It has now naturalized in most states. It is believed to have originated from Amaranthus hybridus, with which it shares many morphological features. This species was in use as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC. The plant is usually green in color, but a purple variant was once grown for use in Inca rituals. The seeds are eaten as a cereal grain. They are black in the wild plant, and white in the domesticated form. They are ground into flour, popped like popcorn, cooked into a porridge, and made into a confectionery called alegra. The leaves can be cooked like spinach, and the seeds can be germinated into nutritious sprouts. While A. cruentus is no longer a staple food, it is still grown and sold as a health food. |
Barley is a wonderfully versatile cereal grain with a rich nutlike flavor and an appealing chewy, pasta-like consistency. Its appearance resembles wheat berries, although it is slightly lighter in color. Sprouted barley is naturally high in maltose, a sugar that serves as the basis for both malt syrup sweetener. When fermented, barley is used as an ingredient in beer and other alcoholic beverages. For many centuries humans have used the barley plant's seeds and leaves as food and medicine.Barley is a very good source of fiber and selenium.It also serves as a good source of the minerals phosphorous, copper and manganese. A source of B vitamins, vitamin E, and folic acid, barley seeds are also ground into flour for baking or processed for use as a cereal.Malt sugar, another common derivative of barley, is made and used as a natural laxative.Many people associate barley with making beer, but in other parts of the world it is a primary grain for food.It is also found in bread, soups, stews and museli. In Asia, barley seeds are fermented and added to soybeans, salt, and seaweed for flavoring food. For medical use barley help to alleviate diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity. Barley seeds may also protect against colon cancer.Patiens with Oedema in legs or with kidney diseases drink water boiled with barley seeds there by getting relief. |
Basmati Rice is a non-glutinous rice that has been cultivated at the foot of the Himalayan mountain ranges in India for thousands of years. The rivers Yamuna and Sutluj irrigate the Basmati paddy fields in Haryana and Punjab respectively. Basmati is an aromatic, fragrant, long grain, slender rice, and has a nutty flavor. 'Basmati', when literally translated from Hindi, meansqueen of fragrance. It is the worlds best rice one can use for cooking and has been exported all around the world for centuries. Many of the traditional rice dishes in the Arab countries are cooked with long grained Basmati rice imported from India. To obtain the correct aroma and flavor of Basmati rice, proper ageing is required to reduce its moisture content. Basmati rice is very popular in India and all over the world. Basmati rice is available in two varieties - white and brown
A wide variety of rice dishes are made with Basmati rice like plain steamed rice, pulaos, pilafs, biryanis or just different types of fried rice - which include meat, vegetables, nuts, and even fruits sometimes. Gourmet cooks prefer to use Basmati rice for its fragrant flavor. Special occasion rice dishes are mostly made with Basmati rice. An increasing palate for exotic flavors among Americans and the growing South Asian population in the United States is driving up the demand for Basmati rice. As a result, existing brands are slashing prices and vying with newer entrants in an effort to reach out to both the South Asian and mainstream consumers
Wheat, a cereal grass of the Gramineas (Poaceae) family and of the genus Triticum and its edible grain, is the worlds largest cereal-grass crop. Wheat now provides one-fifth (1992) of the total developing country food supply, up from 15% in the early 1970s.
World wheat output in 1998-99 is estimated at 591 million tonnes, i.e., 20 million tonnes less than in 1997-98. In contrast, India produced 8 million tonnes more in 1998-99 compared to 1997-98. This makes international wheat production scenario favourable to India.
factor favourable to India's wheat export prospects is a drastic decline in the area under wheat cultivation in the United States. Reports indicate that the area under wheat cultivation in the US is at its lowest in 26 years. A dry winter in the region between Morocco and Pakistan has also reduced prospects of a good wheat harvest in that region. This improves India's wheat export prospects
The almond is a small deciduous tree, growing to between 4 and 10 meters in height, with a trunk of up to 30 centimetres in diameter. The fruit is a drupe 3.56 cm long, with a downy outer coat. The outer covering or exocarp, fleshy in other members of Prunus such as the plum and cherry, is instead a leathery grey-green coating called the hull, which contains inside a hard shell, and the edible seed, commonly called a nut in culinary terms. Generally, one seed is present, but occasionally there are two. In botanical terms, an almond is not a true nut. The reticulated hard woody shell (like the outside of a peach pit) surrounding the edible seed is called the endocarp. The fruit is mature in the autumn, 78 months after flowering
They are one of the most commonly and widely used dry fruit around the world. Apart from edible uses, they have various other very important uses as well. Almonds in India are considered an important of desserts and sweets. Almonds are eaten in various forms throughout the country. Some prefer it grounded and mixed with hot milk, others want it chopped garnished on sweets like ice cream, some have it soaked in water for the whole night along with milk in the morning. Almonds are also used for oils and other beauty products. A number of soaps and shampoos are also using almond products. Almond is also good for memory so people have it soaked in water. Almond is a costly dry fruit in India. The sweet almond itself contains practically no carbohydrates and may therefore be made into flour for cakes and cookies (biscuits) for low-carbohydrate diets or for patients suffering from diabetes mellitus or any other form of glycosuria It Fresh Sweet Almonds possess demulcent and nutrient properties, Sweet Almonds are of great use in the stone, gravel, strangury and other disorders of the kidneys, bladder and biliary ducts
Cashew is a tropical evergreen plant, belonging to the family of Anacardiaceae, known for its seeds that are consumed worldwide. This plant is actually a small to medium sized tree with a single trunk and thick leaves. The sweet flavored nut like seeds are obtained from the bottom of the false fruit of this tree, which is termed as cashew apples. The commercial production of cashew seed is done in more than 32 countries of the world. India has a creditable record of attaining good amount of foreign exchange by way of export of cashew kernels. Among the Agri-Horticultural commodities getting exported from India, cashew ranks the 2nd position. During the year 2001-2002, India could export 97, 550 MT of cashew kernels valued at Rs.1, 776.80 crores. USA, Netherlands, UK, Japan, UAE, France, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Italy, German Fed. Republic, Austria, Israel and Spain are the major international buyers of Indian Cashews. India is the largest area holder of this crop. Cultivation of cashew in India confines mainly to the peninsular Cashew nut is the most versatile of all nuts. The kernels are rich in nutrients and are put to use in a variety of ways. The kernels are used in cocktail parties, in confectioneries. The kernels are low in carbohydrates but rich in proteins, fats and vitamins. The kernel oil is reported to be superior to olive oil and almond oil. The testa of the kernel is rich in tannins and hence mainly uses in leather industry. It is also used as poultry feed. The cashew nutshell liquid extracted form the hard shell. It is a by-product of the cashew industry. It is a versatile industrial raw material being used in preparation of resins, varnishes, paints, plastics, insecticides, brake linings, wood preservatives etc. The brightly colored, swollen peduncle of cashew fruits is cashew apple. The apple is fleshy, juicy and is rich in vitamin C. However, at present most of the produce is not at all utilised. From cashew apple, tasty drinks can be prepared mixing with juice of lime, pineapple, grapes, etc., jam, chutney and pickles can also be prepared out of cashew apple. Liquor can also be prepared |
Raisins have been used as food from very ancient times. They had been known to the traders of the Mediterranean Coast even in Greek and Roman ages. Raisins are produced in several pans of the world, but the great bulk of world product comes from Italy, France, Spain, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, California, Australia and South Africa
The raisins are esteemed for their rare food value. The table below shows raisins are rich in carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. They form a very valuable food when taken with milk. They supplement each other as the milk contains sufficient protein and the raisins, sugar. In same way they can be taken with advantage with nuts such as cashew nut, walnut and groundnut. Raisins are extensively used in salads. They may be-added to curries They are also used in the bakery and confectionary and widely used in the preparation of jams jellies |
It is one of the most valuable of nuts. The two most popular varieties of walnut are the English and the Black Walnut. English walnuts are the most widely available and are available year-round. Walnut (Juglans sp.) is the most important temperate nut fruit of the country. Walnut in India are found in differet sizes and shapes. The Indian walnuts are categorized into 4 categories viz., paper-shelled, thin-shelled, medium-shelled and hard-shelled The total walnut export from India during the year 2007-08 was 6716 MT with a value of Rs. 162 crores. India exports walnut to Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nepal, Indonesia and Singapore
Besides being a fine food, and of course a beautiful wood for furniture, dashboards and even gunstocks Walnuts have found uses in some surprising places. Walnuts shells are a specialist medium for polishing Most parts of the Walnut tree give dyes: bark, husk, leaf and shell all find employment. Like vegetable dyes in general, Walnut gives a soft, variable colour to the fabric
India grows the finest mangoes in the world although more than a thousand varieties exist, only around 20 varieties are grown on commercial scale and Alphonso is the supreme & best variety in India. Mangoes grow on spreading short-trunked trees that have thick dark green leaves. The fruits hang from the branches either singly or in bunches The product mango pulp is obtained by the commercial processing of sound, ripened Alphonso mangoes. The final pulp possessing the characteristic flavour and colour is obtained by passing through 0.7-mm sieve.
Essentially a prime table fruit, mango pulp is perfectly suited for conversion to juices, nectars, drinks, jams, fruit cheese or to be had by itself or with cream as a superb dessert. It can also be used in Puddings, Bakery fillings, and Fruit meals for children, flavours for food industry, and also to make the most delicious ice cream and yoghurt.
Medicinal use of Amla is endless. Eating Amla regularly will help you maintain good health. Amla pieces are sun dried and sweetened with sugar. You can store it in containers and use throughout the year. Only two ingredients amla and sugar are required for the preparation of the candy.
Along with amla sugar candy you can also prepare Amla Sharbat. You can use Amla syrup to make tasty amla drink during summer.
Health Benefits of Amla:
- Amla promotes healthier hair, and boosts the absorption of calcium, thus creating healthier bones, teeth, nails and hair.- Helps to maintain youthful hair color and retards premature graying.- It is rich in Vitamin C , and known to prevent premature hair-fall. The rich source of Vitamin C from the fruit acts as a great detoxifying agent for a sluggish liver, and helps to make the skin clear and radiant.
Health Benefits Of Amla Juice
Positioned as the most deserving successor of "Water", the Green Tea (Camellia Sinesis) is the second popular drink in the world. Gaining immense popularity in the present times, it has become the subject of interest not only for scientists but also the people who remain concerned about their health or just have an interest for the tea culture. Green tea has an astringent taste, especially if high-concentrated, which pleasantly reminds of grape stone. This original taste is accompanied by original and very delicate strong aroma, which reminds of fresh hay, wild strawberry leaves or citrus leaves. In this domain, the Japanese green tea carries the most rich aroma and distinctively luring taste. Having darker color than the Chinese one, this variety is very popular across the world, especially in the USA (California and Hawaii). Instead of simply being known as a popular beverage, green tea has become an important "new" medicine of the twenty-first century. In addition to preventing or curing the common diseases, research by renowned organizations indicates the antiviral capability of green tea in fighting AIDS. Laboratory tests have verified that catechin can inhibit the activity of the AIDS virus. Thus, green tea has higher values of medicinal properties than other teas, because of the special way in which it is dried. The other advantages of having your cup of green tea can be enlisted as:Green tea can help reduce the risks of esophageal (the tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach), skin and many other forms of Cancer, mainly by its highly significant antioxidant properties.It can help to lower cholesterol and cuts the risk of stroke in men.Green tea can help suppress and reverse aging, and refreshes the body with its high Vitamin B content that helps the human body better deal with stress, and release more energy.This tea variety can help restrain the growth of various bacteria that cause disease.Green tea helps eliminate constipation. |
Black and green tea refer to the colour of the tea leaf after processing. Green and regular (black) tea both come from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant (a member of the evergreen family that thrives in semi-tropical climates). The difference lies in the way they are processed. Regular (black) tea(like the tea consumed in India) is produced when newly harvested leaves are crushed and exposed to air. This enzymatic process changes the color of the leaves from green to brown, and when dried to black, results in a delicious, rich flavor and color
It is used as energy drink Both Black and green tea are broadly equally rich in antioxidants and have similar health giving properties. Black tea is normally consumed with or without milk but green tea is generally consumed without milk.It is used as energy drink Both Black and green tea are broadly equally rich in antioxidants and have similar health giving properties. Black tea is normally consumed with or without milk but green tea is generally consumed without milk.
Sesame oilhas moderate amounts of saturated fats, and high amounts of unsaturated fats, about 40% of monounsaturated fats and about 40% of polyunsaturated fats.
Has a moderate amount of vitamin K, which prevents internal and external bleeding. Has no cholesterol as in other plant oils.
It is used as a solvent in injected drugs or intravenous drip solutions in pharmaceutical industries.
Sesame seeds are highly beneficial in the treatment of piles. They can be taken in the form of decoction or as sweet meats.
Ground to paste with water, they are given with butter for bleeding piles.
It is known to reduce cholesterol due to the high polyunsaturated fat content in the oil.
It Helps to reduce hair fall through improved blood circulation if it is massaged on scalp.
It can be used as an irritant for stimulating sensation in senseless organs and muscles. Irritants are also useful for driving up muscles.
Mustard oil Helps preventing fungal growth, thus it can be used as anti-fungal.
Mustard oil Helps in winter for making body warm and generating mild irritating effect through massage on body.
Mustard oil Helps making immune system strong.
Mustard oil Useful for treating cough and cold.
Mustard oil Protects teeth from germs if rubbed on gums and make gums.
The essential fatty acids linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid are the precursors of prostaglandins, the hormone like substances that have a variety of functions in the human body like contraction and relaxation of smooth muscles, contraction and dilation of the blood vessels, controls blood pressure, reducing pain and inflammation.
It is used in skin care as massage oil, carrier oil, moisturizer, and an emollient.
Sunflower oil is high in the essential vitamin E and low in saturated fat. The two most common types of sunflower oil are linoleic and high oleic.
They have monounsaturated levels lower than other oleic sunflower oils. The hybrid oil also has lower saturated fat levels than linoleic sunflower oil.
Restaurants and food manufacturers are becoming aware of the health benefits of sunflower oil. The oil can be used in conditions with extremely high cooking temperatures. It may also help food stay fresher and healthier for longer periods of time.
The eating of raw nuts increases the supply of milk in nursing mothers.
Eating peanuts helps in cases of malnutrition, tuberculosis and general weakness.
Externally used, the fresh cold-pressed peanut oil is applied in hemorrhoids or piles.
Introducing a few drops of fresh peanut oil in the ears helps in cases of otalgia or pain in the ears.
The same fresh oil removes spots from the face and heals chapped lips.