Also known as maize (Zea mays), corn is one of the most popular cereal grains in the world. It is the seed (grain) of a plant from the grass family, native to Central America, but grown in countless varieties throughout the world. Popcorn and sweet corn are commonly eaten varieties, but refined corn products are …
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Talbeena (Barley Gruel)
What is Talbeena? Talbeena is a thin, relaxing broth made from ground Barley together with its husks. It gets its name from the word ‘laban’ because it has a similar consistency to yoghurt. Talbeena in the Sunnah: “The Talbeena gives rest to the heart of the patient and makes it active and relieves …
Vitis vinifera
General information: Grapes are commonly eaten as a fruit all over the world. Cultivated since 5,000 BC, the Greeks and Romans have used grapes for making wine. Grapes also have a host of medicinal properties. They contain flavonoids, which are very powerful antioxidants. Grapes are a good source of bioflavonoids (vitamin P), which are known …
Tamarindus indica
Health benefits of Tamarind Tamarind fruit contains certain health benefiting essential volatile chemical compounds, minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber. Its sticky pulp is a rich source of non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) or dietary-fiber such as gums, hemicelluloses, mucilage, pectin and tannins. 100 g of fruit pulp provides 5.1 or over 13% of dietary fiber. NSP or …
Swertia Chirata
Fevers – Swerita is well known for swiftly lowering fevers from colds and flues. Skin Disease – Swerita is great for rashes, inflamed skin, and other types of skin problems. Also works well when mixed with water for wound cleansing and healing… and it’s great for oozing skin. Anti-Inflammatory – Swerita is a powerful …
Pimpinella anisum
Health benefits of anise Exotic anise spice contains some of the important plants derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties. The chief component that gives the characteristic sweet, aromatic flavor to anise is anethole, the essential volatile oil present in the seeds. Other important compounds found …
Mangifera indica
Mangoes are seasonal fruits mainly available in summer and known to be the favourite of all. This tasty fruit has lots of health benefits which many of us are not aware of. Mango is known as “King of fruits” nutritionally rich with a unique fragrance, flavour, taste and health giving properties, this fruit is often …
Fumaria officinalis
This plant grows all over in moderate climates and has purplish flowers that are great for the garden. It has been use all the way back to the Romans and has been used in Ayurvedic Medicine in India for hundreds of years. Fumitory is a common herb in France, Spain, Austria, Australia, US, Africa, Asia, …
Citrus acida
Health Benefits Of Citric Acid Juicy grapefruits, lemons, and oranges are delicious to eat and can also help you out health wise. There are many health benefits of citric acid that will help you clear free radicals out of your system, get rid of painful kidney stones, and keep the acid levels in your body …
Capparis spinosa
The Caper Bush is an important culinary ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. The herb is also used in French and Italian cuisine, in salads and soups. The Caper Bush is credited with antioxidant properties, which improve the body’s immune system and delay the signs of aging. It is also a potent antiviral, an …