nutmeg is a common spice used in baking, indian cuisine, and even some savory dishes like cheese sauces, potato and meat dishes, and soups. It can also be used to enhance the flavor of drinks like cider or wine. Nutmeg is also used in spice blends, such as the middle eastern garam masala, and in japanese curries.

nutmeg is made from the seeds of the plant myristica genus (the red membranes are made into another spice mace). This plant can be found all over the world, from australia to southeast asia and even the pacific islands.

there are over a hundred different varieties of nutmeg. It is relatively easy to cultivate and has been incorporatd in many different types of cuisines. Some cultures also use it for medicinal purposes, though in these cases, nutmeg oil is more freuquently used.

nutmeg oil is said to be a good way of treating toothaches and arthritis. Others mix it with honey to relieve digestion problems. Others dilute it with almond oil to turn it into a massage balm. It is said to help with muscle pain. Many pregnant women rub nutmeg oil on their bellies because of the way it relieves itchiness and supposedly makes the skin more supple and less prone to stretch marks. Interestingly, nutmeg oil is also used in making toothpaste and softdrinks.

Star anise is the dried, star shaped fruit of Illicium verum. It is an evergreen tree attaining a height of 8-15 meters and a diameter of 25 cm. The leaves are entire, 10-15 cm long, 2.5 5 cm broad, elliptic, flowers are solitary, white to red in colour. Fruits are star shaped, reddish brown consisting of 6-8 carpels arranged in a whorl. Each carpel is 10 mm long, boat shaped, hard and wrinkled containing a seed. Seeds are brown, compressed, ovoid, smooth, shiny and brittle.

Origin and Distribution
Star Anise is indigenous to South Eastern China. Commercial production is limited to China and Vietnam. In India, it is produced to a small extent in Arunachal Pradesh.

The crop requires specific agro climatic conditions available only in the traditional growing areas, which has prevented repeated attempts of other countries to grow star anise. However it prefers woodlands, sunny edges, and dappled shade. The plant grows well in humus rich, mildly acidic to neutral soils, which are light to medium and having good drainage. It tolerates temperatures down to 10 degree C.

Uses
Star anise is one of the signature flavours of Chinese savory cooking. The five-spice powder mix common in China contains star anise. It is used to flavour vegetables, meat, and to marinate meat. It is used as a condiment for flavouring curries, confectionaries, spirits, and for pickling. It is also used in perfumery. The essential oil of star anise is used to flavour soft drinks, bakery products and liquors.

The fruit is anti-bacterial, carminative, diuretic and stomachic. It is considered useful in flatulence and spasmodic.

The ripe fruit of tamarind tree is used as a condiment. It is a moderate size to large, evergreen tree, up to 24 mtr in high and 7 mtr in girth. Bark is brown or dark gray, longitudinally and horizontally fissured. Leaves are paripinnate up to 15 cm long, leaflets are 10-20 pairs, oblong, 8-30 mm. Flowers are small, yellowish with pink stripes, pods are 7.5-20 cm long, 2.5 cm broad, 1 cm thick, more or less constricted between seeds, slightly curved, brownish coloured. Seeds are 3-12 oblong compressed, 1.5 cm, dark brown shining. Endocarp is light brownish, sweetish or acidic, edible pulp, traversed by branched ligneous strands. The outer cover of the pod is fragile and easily separable.

Origin and Distribution
Tamarind is originated in Madagascar and is now extensively cultivated in India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, several African, Central American and South American countries. In India, it is chiefly grown in Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

The tree is not exacting as regards to soil but thrives best in deep alluvium. The tree prefers warm climate but sensitive to frost. Tamarind is suited to semi-tropical region with low rainfall. It can come up even in saline, alkaline and gravelly soils, and soils prone to erosion.

Uses
Tamarind pulp is used in numerous culinary preparations. It is also a raw material for the preparation of wine like beverages. The tamarind kernel powder is found to be extensively used for its sizing properties, in textile, confectionary, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. The testa is used in dyeing and tanning industry. The tender leaves and flowers are used as vegetables.

In medicine, it is used as appetizing, laxative, healing and anti-helmintic. It is also used against fluorosis.

Turmeric is dried root that grows about 2 feet in length. The turmeric plant is about 3 feet long with funnel-shaped yellow flowers. Turmeric is bright yellow in color. It has an earthy aromatic and spicy fragrance with slightly bitter flavor. Turmeric is an important spice in India having great religious significance.

Kitchen use turmeric is used as coloring agent. It is used to color as well as flavor prepared pickles, relish, chutneys and rice dishes. Turmeric is combined with almost every dish in India. It is also combined in rich dishes, it is very important ingredient of curry powders. It is also used in stews and curries.

Medical use turmeric is used as remedy for the following common problems:
WOUND, BRUISES and SPRIAN :
Apply bit of turmeric on cuts and scrapes after washing them with cold water.
Take 1 tsp turmeric powder with hot milk.
Make a bandage of the following things and apply on the wound : mix 4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp pur ghee, 12 tsp sendha namak ( non refined salt) with water.
Take 500 ml of water and boil it with 1 tsp sendha namak and 1 tsp turmeric powder. Give fomentation to the bruised part with a cloth soaked in this water. This will help get rid to pain and swelling in that region.
Dusting turmeric powder on wounds also helps in relieving the pain and swelling.

SKIN PROBLEMS :
Apply the paste of turmeric and sesame oil on body to prevent eruptions.
To avoid any kind of skin problems apply turmeric paste before a bath.
To cure itching take roasted turmeric with jaggery.
To eliminate freckles and spots rub ground turmeric with milk of banyan or papal and soak it overnight and then apply it for 1 hours before bath. This will help in removing freckles and also give glow to the face.
Make a pudding of 2 tsp flour with 1 tsp ghee and 1 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp sugar and 1 cup water and take this in the morning it will halp in curing uticaria.

DIGESTIVE AID :
To get instant relief form acidity take turmeric powder and salt in egual guantity with warm water.
Taking curd or butter milk turmeric after lunch cures digestive problems.
Grind 4gms turmeric, 4 gms dried ginger, 2 gms black pepper and 2 gms cardamom and take this mixture after meals this will aid digestion and will eliminate flatulence.

LIVER PROTECTION :
Turmeric help in minimizing liver damage caused by taking excess alcohol regular or using pain killer.

ARTHRITIS :
Turmeric help relieve wound inflammation and in treating arthritis.

Heart Protection :
Turmeric helps in reducing cholesterol.

We provide high quality Cinnamon Powder that is highly acknowledged for aroma and taste. We are well reckoned as one of the predominant Ground Cinnamon Exporters and Cinnamon Sticks Importers based in India. Procured from the reliable vendors, our Cinnamon Powder is a perfect blend of quality and reliability.

We provide natural Turmeric Fingers that are highly appreciated in the national as well as international markets. Our Whole Turmeric Fingers are procured from the reliable vendors. Packed under strict quality controls, our Whole Turmeric Fingers are sure to add flavor and aroma in the delicacies. We are well reckoned as one of the major Yellow Turmeric Fingers Exporters based in India.

nutmeg is a common spice used in baking, indian cuisine, and even some savory dishes like cheese sauces, potato and meat dishes, and soups. It can also be used to enhance the flavor of drinks like cider or wine. Nutmeg is also used in spice blends, such as the middle eastern garam masala, and in japanese curries.

nutmeg is made from the seeds of the plant myristica genus (the red membranes are made into another spice mace). This plant can be found all over the world, from australia to southeast asia and even the pacific islands.

there are over a hundred different varieties of nutmeg. It is relatively easy to cultivate and has been incorporatd in many different types of cuisines. Some cultures also use it for medicinal purposes, though in these cases, nutmeg oil is more freuquently used.

nutmeg oil is said to be a good way of treating toothaches and arthritis. Others mix it with honey to relieve digestion problems. Others dilute it with almond oil to turn it into a massage balm. It is said to help with muscle pain. Many pregnant women rub nutmeg oil on their bellies because of the way it relieves itchiness and supposedly makes the skin more supple and less prone to stretch marks. Interestingly, nutmeg oil is also used in making toothpaste and softdrinks.

Star anise is the dried, star shaped fruit of Illicium verum. It is an evergreen tree attaining a height of 8-15 meters and a diameter of 25 cm. The leaves are entire, 10-15 cm long, 2.5 5 cm broad, elliptic, flowers are solitary, white to red in colour. Fruits are star shaped, reddish brown consisting of 6-8 carpels arranged in a whorl. Each carpel is 10 mm long, boat shaped, hard and wrinkled containing a seed. Seeds are brown, compressed, ovoid, smooth, shiny and brittle.

Origin and Distribution
Star Anise is indigenous to South Eastern China. Commercial production is limited to China and Vietnam. In India, it is produced to a small extent in Arunachal Pradesh.

The crop requires specific agro climatic conditions available only in the traditional growing areas, which has prevented repeated attempts of other countries to grow star anise. However it prefers woodlands, sunny edges, and dappled shade. The plant grows well in humus rich, mildly acidic to neutral soils, which are light to medium and having good drainage. It tolerates temperatures down to 10 degree C.

Uses
Star anise is one of the signature flavours of Chinese savory cooking. The five-spice powder mix common in China contains star anise. It is used to flavour vegetables, meat, and to marinate meat. It is used as a condiment for flavouring curries, confectionaries, spirits, and for pickling. It is also used in perfumery. The essential oil of star anise is used to flavour soft drinks, bakery products and liquors.

The fruit is anti-bacterial, carminative, diuretic and stomachic. It is considered useful in flatulence and spasmodic.

The ripe fruit of tamarind tree is used as a condiment. It is a moderate size to large, evergreen tree, up to 24 mtr in high and 7 mtr in girth. Bark is brown or dark gray, longitudinally and horizontally fissured. Leaves are paripinnate up to 15 cm long, leaflets are 10-20 pairs, oblong, 8-30 mm. Flowers are small, yellowish with pink stripes, pods are 7.5-20 cm long, 2.5 cm broad, 1 cm thick, more or less constricted between seeds, slightly curved, brownish coloured. Seeds are 3-12 oblong compressed, 1.5 cm, dark brown shining. Endocarp is light brownish, sweetish or acidic, edible pulp, traversed by branched ligneous strands. The outer cover of the pod is fragile and easily separable.

Origin and Distribution
Tamarind is originated in Madagascar and is now extensively cultivated in India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, several African, Central American and South American countries. In India, it is chiefly grown in Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

The tree is not exacting as regards to soil but thrives best in deep alluvium. The tree prefers warm climate but sensitive to frost. Tamarind is suited to semi-tropical region with low rainfall. It can come up even in saline, alkaline and gravelly soils, and soils prone to erosion.

Uses
Tamarind pulp is used in numerous culinary preparations. It is also a raw material for the preparation of wine like beverages. The tamarind kernel powder is found to be extensively used for its sizing properties, in textile, confectionary, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. The testa is used in dyeing and tanning industry. The tender leaves and flowers are used as vegetables.

In medicine, it is used as appetizing, laxative, healing and anti-helmintic. It is also used against fluorosis.

Turmeric is dried root that grows about 2 feet in length. The turmeric plant is about 3 feet long with funnel-shaped yellow flowers. Turmeric is bright yellow in color. It has an earthy aromatic and spicy fragrance with slightly bitter flavor. Turmeric is an important spice in India having great religious significance.

Kitchen use turmeric is used as coloring agent. It is used to color as well as flavor prepared pickles, relish, chutneys and rice dishes. Turmeric is combined with almost every dish in India. It is also combined in rich dishes, it is very important ingredient of curry powders. It is also used in stews and curries.

Medical use turmeric is used as remedy for the following common problems:
WOUND, BRUISES and SPRIAN :
Apply bit of turmeric on cuts and scrapes after washing them with cold water.
Take 1 tsp turmeric powder with hot milk.
Make a bandage of the following things and apply on the wound : mix 4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp pur ghee, 12 tsp sendha namak ( non refined salt) with water.
Take 500 ml of water and boil it with 1 tsp sendha namak and 1 tsp turmeric powder. Give fomentation to the bruised part with a cloth soaked in this water. This will help get rid to pain and swelling in that region.
Dusting turmeric powder on wounds also helps in relieving the pain and swelling.

SKIN PROBLEMS :
Apply the paste of turmeric and sesame oil on body to prevent eruptions.
To avoid any kind of skin problems apply turmeric paste before a bath.
To cure itching take roasted turmeric with jaggery.
To eliminate freckles and spots rub ground turmeric with milk of banyan or papal and soak it overnight and then apply it for 1 hours before bath. This will help in removing freckles and also give glow to the face.
Make a pudding of 2 tsp flour with 1 tsp ghee and 1 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp sugar and 1 cup water and take this in the morning it will halp in curing uticaria.

DIGESTIVE AID :
To get instant relief form acidity take turmeric powder and salt in egual guantity with warm water.
Taking curd or butter milk turmeric after lunch cures digestive problems.
Grind 4gms turmeric, 4 gms dried ginger, 2 gms black pepper and 2 gms cardamom and take this mixture after meals this will aid digestion and will eliminate flatulence.

LIVER PROTECTION :
Turmeric help in minimizing liver damage caused by taking excess alcohol regular or using pain killer.

ARTHRITIS :
Turmeric help relieve wound inflammation and in treating arthritis.

Heart Protection :
Turmeric helps in reducing cholesterol.

We provide high quality Cinnamon Powder that is highly acknowledged for aroma and taste. We are well reckoned as one of the predominant Ground Cinnamon Exporters and Cinnamon Sticks Importers based in India. Procured from the reliable vendors, our Cinnamon Powder is a perfect blend of quality and reliability.

We provide natural Turmeric Fingers that are highly appreciated in the national as well as international markets. Our Whole Turmeric Fingers are procured from the reliable vendors. Packed under strict quality controls, our Whole Turmeric Fingers are sure to add flavor and aroma in the delicacies. We are well reckoned as one of the major Yellow Turmeric Fingers Exporters based in India.