Stone Flower or better known as Dagad Phool in India is a soft, brown and black colored lichen. The spice is used in many popular Indian dishes. This spice is used for making various masalas like Goda Masala/ Kala Masala. It does have a strong earthy aroma and a very dry, light fluffy texture and feel to it
Thyme occurs in the west Mediterranean to the southwest Italy. The herb was known to the Sumerians, used by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Thyme was praised by the herbalist Nicholas Culpeper (1616—1654) as a notable strengthener of the lungs". Its main medicinal application is in treating coughs and clearing congestion. Many current formulas for mouth washes and vapor rubs contain thymol, one of the constituents found in thyme. It also improves digestion, destroys intestinal parasites...
Turmeric is native to India and southern Asia where it is extensively cultivated. Best known for its bright yellow color and spicy taste to lovers of Indian food, its medicinal value is not so well known. However, recent research has confirmed the effects traditionally associated in ancient practices in the treatment of digestive and liver problems. The herb has also been shown to inhibit blood—clotting, relieve inflammatory conditions and help lower cholesterol levels
Onions which have been minced and dehydrated. Onion flakes can be used to replace fresh onion in soups, stews and other cooked foods. They can be used as an onion replacement in various recipes. To make onion flakes, onions are simply chopped and then allowed to dry, either in the sun, in a dehydrator, or in an oven on a low setting. As the onions dry out, they shrink dramatically.
In Bronze Age settlements, traces of onion remains were found alongside fig and date stones dating back to 5000 BC. Onion powder is a spice used for seasoning in variety of different types of cooking. It is made from finely ground dehydrated onions, mainly the pungent varieties of bulb onions, which causes the powder to have a very strong odor.
A warm and slightly bitter herb found throughout international cuisine, though especially well—loved in the Mediterranean, organic oregano is shade dried and delicious in tomato—based sauces, on pizza, in barbeque rubs, and with basil. Oregano is rich in antioxidants and a useful antimicrobial for scaring off stomach bugs. When made into a topical ointment, it serves as an effective antiseptic for small cuts and abrasions.
