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Tephrosia purpureaa common belongs to family fabaceae is used in Indian system of medicine.Tephrosiais used in liver cirrhosis, splenomegaly, skin diseases, abdominal disorders, dental problems. It possesses antidotal, bactericidal, wound healing and haemostatic. Additionally it acts as a liver stimulant for better bile secretion and possesses parasiticidal properties.

Rosemary(Rosmarinus officinalis)is a fragrant evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean. It is used as a culinary condiment, to make bodily perfumes, and for its potential health benefits.The herb not only tastes good in culinary dishes such as rosemary chicken and lamb, but it is also a good source of iron, calcium, and Vitamin B6. It is typically prepared as a dried whole herb or a dried powdered extract, while teas and liquid extracts are made from fresh or dried leaves.Rosemary is a member of the mint familyLamiaceaealong with many other herbs, such as oregano, thyme, basil, and lavender. The name rosemary derives from the Latinrosmeaning dew andmarinusmeaning sea sea dew.Possible health benefits of rosemary are Rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, Improving digestion, Enhancing memory and concentration, Neurological protection, Prevent brain aging, Cancer, Protection against macular degeneration

Oreganois a plant. The leaf is used to make medicine.Oregano is used for respiratory tract disorders such as coughs, asthma, croup, and bronchitis. It is also used for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as heartburn and bloating. Other uses include treating menstrual cramps, rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract disorders including urinary tract infections(UTIs), headaches, and heart conditions.

Many varieties of cardamom exist, but there are two genera which include cardamom plants. The first, known scientifically as Ellataria and commonly referred to as green or true cardamom, is found mainly in India. Cardamom grown in Asia is part of the genus Amomum, and goes by an assortment of common names, such as brown cardamom, Java cardamom, Bengal cardamom, Kravan, white cardamom, Siamese cardamom, and red cardamom.

Cardamom is farmed in only a few places in the world, including Sri Lanka, China, Laos, Nepal, Vietnam, pockets of India, and Guatemala. It grows uncultivated more rarely, limited to the rich, dense soils of certain South Asian forests. Despite these limitations, the ground seeds of cardamom, as well as intact seeds often within pods, are widely available for purchase.

As a member of the ginger family, cardamom grows perennially and produces vast, fleshy root structures known as rhizomes. It has large leaves, green and white flowers, an edible but slightly bitter fruit, and large seeds. The seeds of the cardamom plant contain a variety of important minerals such as calcium, sulfur, and phosphorus. They also contain volatile oil composed of acetic and formic acids. This volatile oil, which makes up about 5 percent of the seeds mass, has aromatic and medicinal properties, and it is what makes cardamom so valuable.

Studies confirm that cardamom oil acts as an analgesic and antispasmodic in rats and rabbits, producing relief and lowered distention and writhing within digestive systems reacting negatively to uncomfortable stimuli. This effect is the primary medicinal quality of cardamom, and Eastern cultures have been taking advantage of it for centuries.

Cardamom has been used to relieve the following medical problems:

• Bad Breath


• Tooth, Gum, and Oral Disorders


• Digestion


• Urinary problems


• Depression and Aromatherapy


• Cancer

Cardamom oils can be added to baths as a form of aromatherapy that fights depression and reduces stress. Ground Cardamom seeds can be made into a tea for similar benefits.

Clovesare one of the highly prized spices, widely recognized all over the world for their medicinal and culinary qualities. They are the flower buds from evergreen rain-forest tree native to Indonesia.

Botanically, the spice belongs to the family ofMyrtaceaeof the genus;Sygyzium, and scientifically named asSygizium aromaticum.

The flower buds are initially pale in color, gradually turn to green, and, finally develop into bright-red clove buds by the time of harvesting. Buds are generally picked up when they reach 1.5-2 cm in length.

Structurally, each bud consists of long calyx; terminating in four spreading sepals, and four unopened petals, which form a small ball (dome) at the center. The sweet aroma of cloves is due toeugenol, an essential oil in them.

Medicinal properties and health benefits of cloves

• The active principles in the clove are known to have antioxidant, anti-septic, local anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, rubefacient (warming and soothing), carminative and anti-flatulent properties.


• The spice contains health benefiting essential oils such as It is a phenyl-propanoids class of chemical compound, which gives pleasant, sweet aromatic fragrances to the clove-bud. Eugenol has local anesthetic and antiseptic properties, hence; useful in dental care essentials as well as in treatment procedures.


• The other important constituents in this spice include:
  essential oils: acetyl eugenol, beta-caryophyllene and vanillin, crategolic acid;
  tannins: gallotannic acid, methyl salicylate (painkiller);
  the flavonoids:eugenin, kaempferol, rhamnetin, and eugenitin;
  triterpenoids:such as oleanolic acid, stigmasterol and campesterol
  and several


• The active principles in the clove may increase gut motility as well as improve the digestion power by increasing gastro-intestinal enzyme secretions. Thus, helps relieve indigestion and constipation problems.


• The spice also contains a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, iron, selenium and magnesium. Potassium is an important electrolyte of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.


• Further, the spice buds contain very good amounts of vitamin A and beta-carotene levels. These compounds are known to have antioxidant properties. Vitamin A is also required by the body for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin in addition to essential for vision. Consumption of natural foods rich in flavonoids helps to protect the body from lung and oral cavity cancers.


• Additionally, this spice is a good source of vitamin-K, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), thiamin (vitamin B-1), vitamin-C and riboflavin. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful oxygen-free radicals.

Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, chaar gund, char goond, ormeska, is a natural gum made of hardened sap taken from two species of the acacia tree;Senegalia and Vachellia. The gum is harvested commercially from wild trees mostly in Sudan (80%) and throughout the Sahel from Senegal to Somalia, although it has been historically cultivated in Arabia and West Asia.

Gum arabic is a complex mixture of glycoproteins and polysaccharides. It was historically the source of the sugars arabinose and ribose, both of which were first discovered and isolated from it, and are named after it.

Gum arabic is used primarily in the food industry as a stabilizer. It is edible and has E number E414. Gum arabic is a key ingredient in traditional lithography and is used in printing, paint production, glue, cosmetics and various industrial applications, including viscosite control in inks and in textile industries, although less expensive materials compete with it for many of these roles.

While gum arabic is now produced mostly throughout the African Sahel, it is still harvested and used in the Middle East. For example, Arab populations use the natural gum to make a chilled, sweetened, and flavored geleto -like dessert.

Corianderis native to Southeastern Europe and grown extensively all over Europe, Middle East, China, India, and Turkey. It is recognized as cilantro in the west. This herbaceous plant grows up to 2 feet in height with branching stems, featuring deep green soft, hairless, bi or tri-lobed leaves. The mature plant bears small light pink color flowers that subsequently turn into globular or oval-shaped fruits (seeds). The seeds measure about 4-6 mm in diameter with central hollow cavity containing two vertical vittae containing some important essential oils.

The seeds are ready for harvest when the plants turn brown, leaves begin to dry and fall. Immature seeds are light green and taste bitter. To harvest, the crop is cut, tied in small bundles, and dried in the sunlight for several days. Traditionally, to separate the seeds, either the sheaves are beaten with stick or a lightweight roller used to wear off the pods.

Health benefits of coriander seeds

• Coriander seeds contain many plant-derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties.


• The characteristic aromatic flavor of coriander seeds comes from the many fatty acids and essential volatile oils. Some important fatty acids in the dried seeds include petroselinic acid, linoleic acid (omega 6), oleic acid, and palmitic acid. In addition, the seeds contain essential oils such as linalool (68%), a-pinene (10%), geraniol, camphene, terpine etc. Together; these active principles are responsible for digestive, carminative, and anti-flatulent properties of the seeds.


• As in other spices, coriander is also rich in of dietary fiber. 100 g seeds provide 41.9 g of fiber. Much of this fiber is metabolically inert insoluble fiber, which helps increase bulk of the food by absorbing water throughout the digestive system and help easing constipation condition.


• In addition, dietary fibers bind to bile salts (produced from cholesterol) and decrease their re-absorption in colon, thus help lower serum LDL cholesterol levels. Together with flavonoid anti-oxidants, fiber composition of coriander helps protect the colon mucus membrane from cancers.


• The seeds are an excellent source of minerals like iron, copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and magnesium. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is essential for cell metabolism and red blood cell formation. Zinc is a co-factor in many enzymes that regulate growth and development, sperm generation, digestion and nucleic acid synthesis. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the powerful anti-oxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.


• Unlike other dry spice seeds that lack in vitamin C, coriander seeds contain an ample amount of this anti-oxidant vitamin. 100 g of dry seeds provide 21 mg or 35% of RDI of vitamin-C.


• Furthermore, the seeds are the storehouse of many vital B-complex vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin.

BothBeetsand Swiss chard are different varieties within the same plant family (Amaranthaceae-Chenopodiaceae) and their edible leaves share a resemblance in both taste and texture. Attached to the beets green leaves is a round or oblong root, the part conjured up in most peoples minds by the word beet. Although typically a beautiful reddish-purple hue, beets also come in varieties that feature white or golden roots. No matter what their color, however, beet roots arent as hardy as they look; the smallest bruise or puncture will cause red beets red-purple pigments, which contain beneficial flavonoids called anthycyanins, to bleed, especially during cooking.

Radishis a vegetable with thin white skin and white flesh, this vegetable can be eaten raw ( appetizer and salads) or cooked (ingredient to soup dishes). To retain the freshness and crunchiness of this vegetable it is advised to soak it in a cold water. Radish, the well known part of your salad, is a root crop, pungent or sweet in taste with a lot of juice. Radishes can be white, red, purple or black, long cylindrical or round in shape. They are eaten raw, cooked or pickled. The oil obtained from the seeds of radish is also used. The other parts of radish which are consumed are the leaves, the flowers, the pods and the seeds. The scientific name of radish is Raphanus Sativus which belongs to the Brassicaceae family. Radish is also known as Daiken in some parts of the world.The benefits of radish against certain ailments and on certain body parts are listed below.

TheArtichokeis a large thistle-like herb. The artichoke is native to the mediterranean ares of Europe. Its leaves are green in color while the heart or core is a whitish green color. Both the heart and leaves are edible. Some people prefer the leaves and others prefer the heart.Artichoke has been used traditionally as food and as a medicinal herb for its diuretic and digestive properties. Artichoke leaves are used by many in connection with gastrointestinal complaints stemming from bile deficiency (in the liver and gall bladder), as well as to stimulate appetite and diuresis. The results of several clinical investigations suggested that artichoke extracts are useful when used in connection with hepato-biliary dysfunction and digestive complaints, such as sensation of fullness, loss of appetite, nausea, and abdominal pain. Some researchers have even suggested that artichoke dry extract could be safely recommended to patients with hyperlipoproteinemia and for possible prevention of vascular disease. Artichoke also has powerful antioxidant activity.

Turnipis essentially a root vegetable that is a member of the Cruciferae family. This vegetable is usually grown in regions that experience temperate climates. It roughly resembles the size of an apple. The small and tender varieties are for human consumption while the bigger ones are kept for feeding livestock. The turnips are usually white in color from the bottom till halfway and become light purple, red or green according to the sunlight that has fallen on them, till the top. The leaves of the turnip are also edible and are eaten as turnip greens. Check out the nutritional value and health and nutrition benefits of eating turnips.Health Benefits of Turnip

• Good physique and no excess fat because of low calories


• High quantity of Vitamin C and anti-oxidants help curb free radicals and destructive oxidation reactions


• Lowers the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancers of the stomach, pancreas, bladder, and lung diseases


• Prevents and heals up a wide range of health problems because of high nutrient content


• Very rich source of calcium, phosphor, folic acid and magnesium, essential for all-round development of human body


• Helps prevent cataracts and cardiovascular disease due to large amount of lutein.

Kohlrabi, also known asknol-kholor German Turnip, is a stout, round, tuberous vegetable in the Brassica family. This stem vegetable is native to Europe. Scientific name:Brassica oleracea(Gongylodes Group).Knol knol is a perennial, cool season vegetable. It is grown all over the temperate climates for its succulent round shaped modified stem as well for its turnip-flavored top greens.Health benefits of Kohlrabi (Knol-khol)

• Mildly sweet, crispy textured kohlrabi is notably rich in vitamins and dietary fiber; however, it has only 27 calories per 100 g, a negligible amount of fat, and zero cholesterol.


• Fresh kohlrabi stem is rich source ofvitamin-C; provides 62 mg per 100 g weight that is about 102% of RDA.


• Kohlrabi, like other members of the Brassica family, contains health-promoting phytochemicals such as isothiocyanates, sulforaphane, and indole-3-carbinol that are supposed to protect against prostate and colon cancers.


• It especially contains good amounts of many B-complex groups of vitamins such as niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin, pantothenic acid, etc.,


• Knol-knol notably has good levels of minerals; copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, iron, and phosphorus are especially available in the stem.


• In addition, its creamy color flesh contains small amounts of vitamin A, and carotenes.

Bananasare the most popular fruit in the world. The banana is, in fact, not a tree but a high herb that grows up to 15 metres. It is believed that there are almost 1000 varieties of bananas in the world, subdivided in 50 groups. The most commonly known banana is the Cavendish variety, which is the one produced for export markets.Bananas are grown in more than 150 countries, producing 105 million tonnes of fruit per year. The bananas grown for local consumption are generally grown in traditional, extensive systems. Dessert bananas account for 43 million tonnes per year and are of huge economic importance for many countries in the South. Cooking bananas (plantains and others) account for 45 million tonnes. Locally consumed bananas, which are a staple food in many tropical countries, play a major role in terms of food security.It is believed that the earliest written reference to banana is in Sanskrit and dates back to around 500 BC. Bananas are suspected to be the first fruit in the earth by some horticulturists. Their origin is placed in Southeast Asia, in the jungles of Malaysia, Indonesia or Philippines, where many varieties of wild bananas still grow today. Africans are credited to have given the present name, since the word banana would be derived from the Arab for finger. They started to be traded internationally by the end of fourteenth century. The development of railroads and technological advances in refrigerated maritime transport subsequently enabled bananas to become the most important world traded fruit.

• Bananas help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter.


• Eat two bananas before a strenuous workout to pack an energy punch and sustain your blood sugar.


• Protect against muscle cramps during workouts and nighttime leg cramps by eating a banana.


• Counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones by supplementing with a banana.


• Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating a banana, which regulates blood sugar andproduces stress-relieving relaxation.


• Bananas reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen thenervous system, and help with the production of white blood cells, all due to high levels of vitamin B-6.


• Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron from bananas.


• High in potassium and low in salt, bananas are officially recognized by the FDA as being able to lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke.


• Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from the body.


• Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria in the bowel. They also produce digestiveenzymes to assist in absorbing nutrients.


• Constipated? High fiber in bananas can help normalize bowel motility.


• Got the runs? Bananas are soothing to the digestive tract and help restore lost electrolytes after diarrhoea.


• Bananas are a natural antacid, providing relief from acid reflux, heartburn and GERD.


• Bananas are the only raw fruit that can be consumed without distress to relieve stomach ulcers by coating the lining of the stomach against corrosive acids.


• Eating bananas will help prevent kidney cancer, protects the eyes against macular degeneration and builds strong bones by increasing calcium absorption.


• Bananas make you smarter and help with learning by making you more alert. Eat a banana before an examto benefit from the high levels of potassium.


• Bananas are high in antioxidants, providing protection from free radicals and chronic disease.


• Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood sugar and reduce nausea from morning sickness.


• Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel to relieve itching and irritation.


• Control blood sugar and avoid binging between meals by eating a banana.


• Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you during a fever or on a hot day.


• The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan, helps to relieve Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).


• Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as potassium and magnesium to speedrecovery from the effects of withdrawal.


• Remove a wart by placing the inside of a piece of banana peel against the wart and taping it in place.


• Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or handbag and polish with a dry cloth for a quickshine

The humble, crunchycucumberis a wonderful vegetable to beat the scorching summer heat. Cucumber is one of the oldest cultivated crops, believed to have been originated in the Indian subcontinent.

The plant is basically a creeper and belongs to the Cucurbitaceous family, its scientific name being Cucumis sativus. This vegetable is considered as a super food for its effects on the overall health.

This plant is extremely easy to grow and is cultivated in various sizes, shapes and colour. The vegetable is cultivated all over the world. It has a light to dark green thin skin, moisture rich flesh and has tiny edible seeds inside. The vegetable is best harvested when it is young, tender and just short of achieving maturity. It has a slightly sweet flavour and is mainly eaten raw in salad or sandwiches or in the form of juice.

Cowpeaorblack-eyed pea (Phaseolus Aureus)is a certain type of bean, which have a little oval structure with black eye on it. It can be of various species like red, creamy white, black, brown, and so on. Though it is widely popular for its nice flavor and taste, the nutritious value of the vegetable can also not be ignored. It contains almost all essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, folic acid, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, selenium, sodium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, etc. Needless to say, it has a number of important health benefits. Additionally, cowpeas are beneficial for our skin and hair too. Cowpea Benefits

• Maintains Standard Cholesterol Levels:


• Cowpeas can keep our cholesterol level remarkably low. It is an excellent source of soluble dietary fiber and protein, which play significant role in decreasing the amount of bad cholesterol present in the plasma of our blood. They also contain steroid compounds called phytosterols. These are very effective in maintaining the standard cholesterol levels in our body.


• Controls Blood Cholesterol:


• Removes Free Radicals:


• Cowpeas, especially the creamy white, light brown, black and red ones, are loaded with antioxidant agents vitamin A and vitamin C. Therefore, consumption of these beans can help us get rid of detrimental free radicals, which can eventually stop the growth of cancerous cells.


• Regulates Blood Sugar Levels:


• Treats Cardiovascular Ailments:


• Lignin Content Keeps Fatal Diseases Away:


• Treats Stomach and Pancreatic Problems:


• Cures Urination & Bowel Related Conditions:


• Good for Weight Loss:

onionsare an ace ally in your fight against disease. A prized member of the lily family, they lavish you with health benefits while adding oodles of taste to your food.

A quick glimpse at their incredible health benefits:

• The phytochemicals in onions improve the working of Vitamin C in the body, thus gifting you with improved immunity.


• Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.


• For centuries, onions have been used to reduce inflammation and heal infections.


• Do you enjoy sliced onions with your food? If yes, rejoice! Raw onion encourages the production of good cholesterol (HDL), thus keeping your heart healthy.


• A powerful compound called quercetin in onions is known to play a significant role in preventing cancer.


• Got bitten by a honeybee? Apply onion juice on the area for immediate relief from the pain and burning sensation.


• Onions scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing your risk of developing gastric ulcers.


• Those bright green tops of green onions are rich in Vitamin A, so do use them often.

Freshcoconutscan be either young or mature. Young coconuts either have a green shell or a white husk (where the green shell has been removed). These are typically Asian coconuts. There is also the more familiar brown-haired variety which is the more mature coconut. Young coconuts contain more water and soft, gel-like meat whereas mature coconuts have firm meat and less water.

We are manufacturing banana chips varites for export quality. Our products are 100% hygienic with quality and quantity. We will provide our best service at all times. product variety banana chips, banana fruit chips, banana sweet(sarkara vettu, banana cut chips, banana flat chips, banana chips with masala , pudina, lemon chilly, potato chips spicey, potato chips salt, potato chips pepper, potato chips chilly masala, tapioca flat&finger, tapioca stripes, jackfruit chips, vazhakkai chips, bittergourd chips sample and quote can be provided. Waiting for your valuable order regards senthilkumar manager - international operation.

Tephrosia purpureaa common belongs to family fabaceae is used in Indian system of medicine.Tephrosiais used in liver cirrhosis, splenomegaly, skin diseases, abdominal disorders, dental problems. It possesses antidotal, bactericidal, wound healing and haemostatic. Additionally it acts as a liver stimulant for better bile secretion and possesses parasiticidal properties.

Rosemary(Rosmarinus officinalis)is a fragrant evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean. It is used as a culinary condiment, to make bodily perfumes, and for its potential health benefits.The herb not only tastes good in culinary dishes such as rosemary chicken and lamb, but it is also a good source of iron, calcium, and Vitamin B6. It is typically prepared as a dried whole herb or a dried powdered extract, while teas and liquid extracts are made from fresh or dried leaves.Rosemary is a member of the mint familyLamiaceaealong with many other herbs, such as oregano, thyme, basil, and lavender. The name rosemary derives from the Latinrosmeaning dew andmarinusmeaning sea sea dew.Possible health benefits of rosemary are Rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, Improving digestion, Enhancing memory and concentration, Neurological protection, Prevent brain aging, Cancer, Protection against macular degeneration

Oreganois a plant. The leaf is used to make medicine.Oregano is used for respiratory tract disorders such as coughs, asthma, croup, and bronchitis. It is also used for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as heartburn and bloating. Other uses include treating menstrual cramps, rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract disorders including urinary tract infections(UTIs), headaches, and heart conditions.

Many varieties of cardamom exist, but there are two genera which include cardamom plants. The first, known scientifically as Ellataria and commonly referred to as green or true cardamom, is found mainly in India. Cardamom grown in Asia is part of the genus Amomum, and goes by an assortment of common names, such as brown cardamom, Java cardamom, Bengal cardamom, Kravan, white cardamom, Siamese cardamom, and red cardamom.

Cardamom is farmed in only a few places in the world, including Sri Lanka, China, Laos, Nepal, Vietnam, pockets of India, and Guatemala. It grows uncultivated more rarely, limited to the rich, dense soils of certain South Asian forests. Despite these limitations, the ground seeds of cardamom, as well as intact seeds often within pods, are widely available for purchase.

As a member of the ginger family, cardamom grows perennially and produces vast, fleshy root structures known as rhizomes. It has large leaves, green and white flowers, an edible but slightly bitter fruit, and large seeds. The seeds of the cardamom plant contain a variety of important minerals such as calcium, sulfur, and phosphorus. They also contain volatile oil composed of acetic and formic acids. This volatile oil, which makes up about 5 percent of the seeds mass, has aromatic and medicinal properties, and it is what makes cardamom so valuable.

Studies confirm that cardamom oil acts as an analgesic and antispasmodic in rats and rabbits, producing relief and lowered distention and writhing within digestive systems reacting negatively to uncomfortable stimuli. This effect is the primary medicinal quality of cardamom, and Eastern cultures have been taking advantage of it for centuries.

Cardamom has been used to relieve the following medical problems:

• Bad Breath


• Tooth, Gum, and Oral Disorders


• Digestion


• Urinary problems


• Depression and Aromatherapy


• Cancer

Cardamom oils can be added to baths as a form of aromatherapy that fights depression and reduces stress. Ground Cardamom seeds can be made into a tea for similar benefits.

Clovesare one of the highly prized spices, widely recognized all over the world for their medicinal and culinary qualities. They are the flower buds from evergreen rain-forest tree native to Indonesia.

Botanically, the spice belongs to the family ofMyrtaceaeof the genus;Sygyzium, and scientifically named asSygizium aromaticum.

The flower buds are initially pale in color, gradually turn to green, and, finally develop into bright-red clove buds by the time of harvesting. Buds are generally picked up when they reach 1.5-2 cm in length.

Structurally, each bud consists of long calyx; terminating in four spreading sepals, and four unopened petals, which form a small ball (dome) at the center. The sweet aroma of cloves is due toeugenol, an essential oil in them.

Medicinal properties and health benefits of cloves

• The active principles in the clove are known to have antioxidant, anti-septic, local anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, rubefacient (warming and soothing), carminative and anti-flatulent properties.


• The spice contains health benefiting essential oils such as It is a phenyl-propanoids class of chemical compound, which gives pleasant, sweet aromatic fragrances to the clove-bud. Eugenol has local anesthetic and antiseptic properties, hence; useful in dental care essentials as well as in treatment procedures.


• The other important constituents in this spice include:
  essential oils: acetyl eugenol, beta-caryophyllene and vanillin, crategolic acid;
  tannins: gallotannic acid, methyl salicylate (painkiller);
  the flavonoids:eugenin, kaempferol, rhamnetin, and eugenitin;
  triterpenoids:such as oleanolic acid, stigmasterol and campesterol
  and several


• The active principles in the clove may increase gut motility as well as improve the digestion power by increasing gastro-intestinal enzyme secretions. Thus, helps relieve indigestion and constipation problems.


• The spice also contains a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, iron, selenium and magnesium. Potassium is an important electrolyte of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.


• Further, the spice buds contain very good amounts of vitamin A and beta-carotene levels. These compounds are known to have antioxidant properties. Vitamin A is also required by the body for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin in addition to essential for vision. Consumption of natural foods rich in flavonoids helps to protect the body from lung and oral cavity cancers.


• Additionally, this spice is a good source of vitamin-K, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), thiamin (vitamin B-1), vitamin-C and riboflavin. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful oxygen-free radicals.

Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, chaar gund, char goond, ormeska, is a natural gum made of hardened sap taken from two species of the acacia tree;Senegalia and Vachellia. The gum is harvested commercially from wild trees mostly in Sudan (80%) and throughout the Sahel from Senegal to Somalia, although it has been historically cultivated in Arabia and West Asia.

Gum arabic is a complex mixture of glycoproteins and polysaccharides. It was historically the source of the sugars arabinose and ribose, both of which were first discovered and isolated from it, and are named after it.

Gum arabic is used primarily in the food industry as a stabilizer. It is edible and has E number E414. Gum arabic is a key ingredient in traditional lithography and is used in printing, paint production, glue, cosmetics and various industrial applications, including viscosite control in inks and in textile industries, although less expensive materials compete with it for many of these roles.

While gum arabic is now produced mostly throughout the African Sahel, it is still harvested and used in the Middle East. For example, Arab populations use the natural gum to make a chilled, sweetened, and flavored geleto -like dessert.

Corianderis native to Southeastern Europe and grown extensively all over Europe, Middle East, China, India, and Turkey. It is recognized as cilantro in the west. This herbaceous plant grows up to 2 feet in height with branching stems, featuring deep green soft, hairless, bi or tri-lobed leaves. The mature plant bears small light pink color flowers that subsequently turn into globular or oval-shaped fruits (seeds). The seeds measure about 4-6 mm in diameter with central hollow cavity containing two vertical vittae containing some important essential oils.

The seeds are ready for harvest when the plants turn brown, leaves begin to dry and fall. Immature seeds are light green and taste bitter. To harvest, the crop is cut, tied in small bundles, and dried in the sunlight for several days. Traditionally, to separate the seeds, either the sheaves are beaten with stick or a lightweight roller used to wear off the pods.

Health benefits of coriander seeds

• Coriander seeds contain many plant-derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties.


• The characteristic aromatic flavor of coriander seeds comes from the many fatty acids and essential volatile oils. Some important fatty acids in the dried seeds include petroselinic acid, linoleic acid (omega 6), oleic acid, and palmitic acid. In addition, the seeds contain essential oils such as linalool (68%), a-pinene (10%), geraniol, camphene, terpine etc. Together; these active principles are responsible for digestive, carminative, and anti-flatulent properties of the seeds.


• As in other spices, coriander is also rich in of dietary fiber. 100 g seeds provide 41.9 g of fiber. Much of this fiber is metabolically inert insoluble fiber, which helps increase bulk of the food by absorbing water throughout the digestive system and help easing constipation condition.


• In addition, dietary fibers bind to bile salts (produced from cholesterol) and decrease their re-absorption in colon, thus help lower serum LDL cholesterol levels. Together with flavonoid anti-oxidants, fiber composition of coriander helps protect the colon mucus membrane from cancers.


• The seeds are an excellent source of minerals like iron, copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and magnesium. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is essential for cell metabolism and red blood cell formation. Zinc is a co-factor in many enzymes that regulate growth and development, sperm generation, digestion and nucleic acid synthesis. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the powerful anti-oxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.


• Unlike other dry spice seeds that lack in vitamin C, coriander seeds contain an ample amount of this anti-oxidant vitamin. 100 g of dry seeds provide 21 mg or 35% of RDI of vitamin-C.


• Furthermore, the seeds are the storehouse of many vital B-complex vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin.

BothBeetsand Swiss chard are different varieties within the same plant family (Amaranthaceae-Chenopodiaceae) and their edible leaves share a resemblance in both taste and texture. Attached to the beets green leaves is a round or oblong root, the part conjured up in most peoples minds by the word beet. Although typically a beautiful reddish-purple hue, beets also come in varieties that feature white or golden roots. No matter what their color, however, beet roots arent as hardy as they look; the smallest bruise or puncture will cause red beets red-purple pigments, which contain beneficial flavonoids called anthycyanins, to bleed, especially during cooking.

Radishis a vegetable with thin white skin and white flesh, this vegetable can be eaten raw ( appetizer and salads) or cooked (ingredient to soup dishes). To retain the freshness and crunchiness of this vegetable it is advised to soak it in a cold water. Radish, the well known part of your salad, is a root crop, pungent or sweet in taste with a lot of juice. Radishes can be white, red, purple or black, long cylindrical or round in shape. They are eaten raw, cooked or pickled. The oil obtained from the seeds of radish is also used. The other parts of radish which are consumed are the leaves, the flowers, the pods and the seeds. The scientific name of radish is Raphanus Sativus which belongs to the Brassicaceae family. Radish is also known as Daiken in some parts of the world.The benefits of radish against certain ailments and on certain body parts are listed below.

TheArtichokeis a large thistle-like herb. The artichoke is native to the mediterranean ares of Europe. Its leaves are green in color while the heart or core is a whitish green color. Both the heart and leaves are edible. Some people prefer the leaves and others prefer the heart.Artichoke has been used traditionally as food and as a medicinal herb for its diuretic and digestive properties. Artichoke leaves are used by many in connection with gastrointestinal complaints stemming from bile deficiency (in the liver and gall bladder), as well as to stimulate appetite and diuresis. The results of several clinical investigations suggested that artichoke extracts are useful when used in connection with hepato-biliary dysfunction and digestive complaints, such as sensation of fullness, loss of appetite, nausea, and abdominal pain. Some researchers have even suggested that artichoke dry extract could be safely recommended to patients with hyperlipoproteinemia and for possible prevention of vascular disease. Artichoke also has powerful antioxidant activity.

Turnipis essentially a root vegetable that is a member of the Cruciferae family. This vegetable is usually grown in regions that experience temperate climates. It roughly resembles the size of an apple. The small and tender varieties are for human consumption while the bigger ones are kept for feeding livestock. The turnips are usually white in color from the bottom till halfway and become light purple, red or green according to the sunlight that has fallen on them, till the top. The leaves of the turnip are also edible and are eaten as turnip greens. Check out the nutritional value and health and nutrition benefits of eating turnips.Health Benefits of Turnip

• Good physique and no excess fat because of low calories


• High quantity of Vitamin C and anti-oxidants help curb free radicals and destructive oxidation reactions


• Lowers the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancers of the stomach, pancreas, bladder, and lung diseases


• Prevents and heals up a wide range of health problems because of high nutrient content


• Very rich source of calcium, phosphor, folic acid and magnesium, essential for all-round development of human body


• Helps prevent cataracts and cardiovascular disease due to large amount of lutein.

Kohlrabi, also known asknol-kholor German Turnip, is a stout, round, tuberous vegetable in the Brassica family. This stem vegetable is native to Europe. Scientific name:Brassica oleracea(Gongylodes Group).Knol knol is a perennial, cool season vegetable. It is grown all over the temperate climates for its succulent round shaped modified stem as well for its turnip-flavored top greens.Health benefits of Kohlrabi (Knol-khol)

• Mildly sweet, crispy textured kohlrabi is notably rich in vitamins and dietary fiber; however, it has only 27 calories per 100 g, a negligible amount of fat, and zero cholesterol.


• Fresh kohlrabi stem is rich source ofvitamin-C; provides 62 mg per 100 g weight that is about 102% of RDA.


• Kohlrabi, like other members of the Brassica family, contains health-promoting phytochemicals such as isothiocyanates, sulforaphane, and indole-3-carbinol that are supposed to protect against prostate and colon cancers.


• It especially contains good amounts of many B-complex groups of vitamins such as niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin, pantothenic acid, etc.,


• Knol-knol notably has good levels of minerals; copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, iron, and phosphorus are especially available in the stem.


• In addition, its creamy color flesh contains small amounts of vitamin A, and carotenes.

Bananasare the most popular fruit in the world. The banana is, in fact, not a tree but a high herb that grows up to 15 metres. It is believed that there are almost 1000 varieties of bananas in the world, subdivided in 50 groups. The most commonly known banana is the Cavendish variety, which is the one produced for export markets.Bananas are grown in more than 150 countries, producing 105 million tonnes of fruit per year. The bananas grown for local consumption are generally grown in traditional, extensive systems. Dessert bananas account for 43 million tonnes per year and are of huge economic importance for many countries in the South. Cooking bananas (plantains and others) account for 45 million tonnes. Locally consumed bananas, which are a staple food in many tropical countries, play a major role in terms of food security.It is believed that the earliest written reference to banana is in Sanskrit and dates back to around 500 BC. Bananas are suspected to be the first fruit in the earth by some horticulturists. Their origin is placed in Southeast Asia, in the jungles of Malaysia, Indonesia or Philippines, where many varieties of wild bananas still grow today. Africans are credited to have given the present name, since the word banana would be derived from the Arab for finger. They started to be traded internationally by the end of fourteenth century. The development of railroads and technological advances in refrigerated maritime transport subsequently enabled bananas to become the most important world traded fruit.

• Bananas help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter.


• Eat two bananas before a strenuous workout to pack an energy punch and sustain your blood sugar.


• Protect against muscle cramps during workouts and nighttime leg cramps by eating a banana.


• Counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones by supplementing with a banana.


• Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating a banana, which regulates blood sugar andproduces stress-relieving relaxation.


• Bananas reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen thenervous system, and help with the production of white blood cells, all due to high levels of vitamin B-6.


• Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron from bananas.


• High in potassium and low in salt, bananas are officially recognized by the FDA as being able to lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke.


• Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from the body.


• Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria in the bowel. They also produce digestiveenzymes to assist in absorbing nutrients.


• Constipated? High fiber in bananas can help normalize bowel motility.


• Got the runs? Bananas are soothing to the digestive tract and help restore lost electrolytes after diarrhoea.


• Bananas are a natural antacid, providing relief from acid reflux, heartburn and GERD.


• Bananas are the only raw fruit that can be consumed without distress to relieve stomach ulcers by coating the lining of the stomach against corrosive acids.


• Eating bananas will help prevent kidney cancer, protects the eyes against macular degeneration and builds strong bones by increasing calcium absorption.


• Bananas make you smarter and help with learning by making you more alert. Eat a banana before an examto benefit from the high levels of potassium.


• Bananas are high in antioxidants, providing protection from free radicals and chronic disease.


• Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood sugar and reduce nausea from morning sickness.


• Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel to relieve itching and irritation.


• Control blood sugar and avoid binging between meals by eating a banana.


• Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you during a fever or on a hot day.


• The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan, helps to relieve Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).


• Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as potassium and magnesium to speedrecovery from the effects of withdrawal.


• Remove a wart by placing the inside of a piece of banana peel against the wart and taping it in place.


• Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or handbag and polish with a dry cloth for a quickshine

The humble, crunchycucumberis a wonderful vegetable to beat the scorching summer heat. Cucumber is one of the oldest cultivated crops, believed to have been originated in the Indian subcontinent.

The plant is basically a creeper and belongs to the Cucurbitaceous family, its scientific name being Cucumis sativus. This vegetable is considered as a super food for its effects on the overall health.

This plant is extremely easy to grow and is cultivated in various sizes, shapes and colour. The vegetable is cultivated all over the world. It has a light to dark green thin skin, moisture rich flesh and has tiny edible seeds inside. The vegetable is best harvested when it is young, tender and just short of achieving maturity. It has a slightly sweet flavour and is mainly eaten raw in salad or sandwiches or in the form of juice.

Cowpeaorblack-eyed pea (Phaseolus Aureus)is a certain type of bean, which have a little oval structure with black eye on it. It can be of various species like red, creamy white, black, brown, and so on. Though it is widely popular for its nice flavor and taste, the nutritious value of the vegetable can also not be ignored. It contains almost all essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, folic acid, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, selenium, sodium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, etc. Needless to say, it has a number of important health benefits. Additionally, cowpeas are beneficial for our skin and hair too. Cowpea Benefits

• Maintains Standard Cholesterol Levels:


• Cowpeas can keep our cholesterol level remarkably low. It is an excellent source of soluble dietary fiber and protein, which play significant role in decreasing the amount of bad cholesterol present in the plasma of our blood. They also contain steroid compounds called phytosterols. These are very effective in maintaining the standard cholesterol levels in our body.


• Controls Blood Cholesterol:


• Removes Free Radicals:


• Cowpeas, especially the creamy white, light brown, black and red ones, are loaded with antioxidant agents vitamin A and vitamin C. Therefore, consumption of these beans can help us get rid of detrimental free radicals, which can eventually stop the growth of cancerous cells.


• Regulates Blood Sugar Levels:


• Treats Cardiovascular Ailments:


• Lignin Content Keeps Fatal Diseases Away:


• Treats Stomach and Pancreatic Problems:


• Cures Urination & Bowel Related Conditions:


• Good for Weight Loss:

onionsare an ace ally in your fight against disease. A prized member of the lily family, they lavish you with health benefits while adding oodles of taste to your food.

A quick glimpse at their incredible health benefits:

• The phytochemicals in onions improve the working of Vitamin C in the body, thus gifting you with improved immunity.


• Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.


• For centuries, onions have been used to reduce inflammation and heal infections.


• Do you enjoy sliced onions with your food? If yes, rejoice! Raw onion encourages the production of good cholesterol (HDL), thus keeping your heart healthy.


• A powerful compound called quercetin in onions is known to play a significant role in preventing cancer.


• Got bitten by a honeybee? Apply onion juice on the area for immediate relief from the pain and burning sensation.


• Onions scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing your risk of developing gastric ulcers.


• Those bright green tops of green onions are rich in Vitamin A, so do use them often.

Freshcoconutscan be either young or mature. Young coconuts either have a green shell or a white husk (where the green shell has been removed). These are typically Asian coconuts. There is also the more familiar brown-haired variety which is the more mature coconut. Young coconuts contain more water and soft, gel-like meat whereas mature coconuts have firm meat and less water.