Clove trees are original from Indonesia. The dried flower buds, clove, are extensively used as spice. Cloves can be used in cooking either whole or in a ground form, but as they are extremely strong, they are used sparingly. Both the oil and the flower buds have been valued as a herbal medicine for many years. The oil contains eugenol, a strong anesthetic and antiseptic substance. Cloves are also well known for their antispasmodic and stimulative properties.
Coriander use has a medicinal plant has been reported since 1500 B.C. both as a spice and as a medicine. It has now spread well beyond its native Mediterranean and Caucasian regions. It aids digestion, reduce flatulence and improves appetite. It helps relieving spasms within the gut and counters the effects of nervous tension. Coriander is also chewed to sweeten the breath, especially after consumption of garlic (Allium sativum). It is applied externally as a lotion for rheumatic pain. Coriander...
Coriander use has a medicinal plant has been reported since 1500 B.C. both as a spice and as a medicine. It has now spread well beyond its native Mediterranean and Caucasian regions. It aids digestion, reduce flatulence and improves appetite. It helps relieving spasms within the gut and counters the effects of nervous tension. Coriander is also chewed to sweeten the breath, especially after consumption of garlic (Allium sativum). It is applied externally as a lotion for rheumatic pain. Coriander...
Cumin is probably the second most popular spice in the world after black pepper. Cumin seeds are used as a spice for their distinctive aroma. Cumin can be used ground or as whole seeds. Cumin was also used heavily in ancient Roman cuisine. It helps to add an earthy and warming feeling to cooking, making it a staple in certain stews and soups, as well as curries and chilli.
A dried fruit from a plant in the parsley family, our organic Cumin tastes great in chili and curry powder blends, on fish and lamb. It's wonderful for pickling and making sausages; traditionally used in Middle Eastern, Asian and Mediterranean cuisine.
Dill Seed has been used to in brewing ,cooking and pickling?from ancient times. Dill seed is used as a spice, with a flavor somewhat similar to caraway but also resembling that of fresh or dried dill weed. Dill seeds were traditionally used to soothe the stomach after meals. The robust flavor it adds to soups and pickles has made it a choice spice in almost all types of cuisine. Our dill seeds are organically grown, shade dried and are not irradiated. They can be grown! They also combine well wi...
Native to the Mediterranean, fennel has spread to surrounding areas, including India. Known to the Greeks and Romans, is was used as food, spice and medicine. The primary use of fennel seeds is to relieve flatulence, but they also settle colic, stimulate the appetite and digestion. Fennel is also diuretic and anti—inflammatory. Like anise (Pimpinella anisum) and caraway (Carum carvi), it has a calming effect on bronchitis and coughs. An infusion of the seeds may be taken as a gargle for so...
A bitter seed often roasted and powdered common to Eastern, especially Indian, cuisine, organic fenugreek seed is shade dried and spices up curry, pickles, and spice blends. Studies suggest that fenugreek helps control diabetes by lowering serum glucose and increase glucose tolerance and shows fenugreek can increase lactation in women by as much as 900%.
A bitter seed often roasted and powdered common to Eastern, especially Indian, cuisine, organic fenugreek seed is shade dried and spices up curry, pickles, and spice blends. Studies suggest that fenugreek helps control diabetes by lowering serum glucose and increase glucose tolerance and shows fenugreek can increase lactation in women by as much as 900%.
Original from Central Asia, garlic is now cultivated worldwide. It was widely known by the ancients, being found in Egyptian tombs and used by Greeks and Romans. Recognized for its pungent odor and taste, garlic is a powerful home medicine for the treatment for a host of health problems. It is one of the most effective anti—biotic plants available, acting on bacteria, viruses and alimentary parasites. It counters many infections, including those of the nose, throat and chest. Garlic is als...
Original from Central Asia, garlic is now cultivated worldwide. It was widely known by the ancients, being found in Egyptian tombs and used by Greeks and Romans. Recognized for its pungent odor and taste, garlic is a powerful home medicine for the treatment for a host of health problems. It is one of the most effective anti—biotic plants available, acting on bacteria, viruses and alimentary parasites. It counters many infections, including those of the nose, throat and chest. Garlic is als...
Native from Sri Lanka and South India, lemon grass is now widely cultivated in the tropical areas of America and Asia. Its oil is used as a culinary flavoring, a scent and medicine. Lemon grass is principally taken as a tea to remedy digestive problems diarrhea and stomach ache. It relaxes the muscles of the stomach and gut, relieves cramping pains and flatulence and is particularly suitable for children. In the Caribbean, lemon grass is primarily regarded as a fever—reducing herb. It is a...
Native from Asia, marjoram cultivated commercially in several regions. Much used by the ancient Greeks, wild marjoram has had a more significant role in medicine than sweet marjoram (O. majorana). Marjoram tea is an age—old remedy to aid digestion, increase sweating and encourage menstruation. As a steam inhalant, marjoram clears the sinuses and helps relieve laryngitis. Wild marjoram helps settle flatulence and stimulates the flow of bile. Strongly antiseptic, it may be taken to treat res...
A pungent, bitter seed, organic mustard seeds are shade dried and great for making yellow and stone ground mustard. Delicious added to lentil, barbeque, and stir—fry dishes.? These hot seeds are commonly used for Indian cuisine. Brown mustard is hot and pungent. The seeds are combined with cumin seeds and fried in oil until they pop. Then, they're added to various vegetable dishes and curries.
A pungent, bitter seed, organic mustard seeds are shade dried and great for making yellow and stone ground mustard. Delicious added to lentil, barbeque, and stir—fry dishes.? These hot seeds are commonly used for Indian cuisine. Brown mustard is hot and pungent. The seeds are combined with cumin seeds and fried in oil until they pop. Then, they're added to various vegetable dishes and curries.
