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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 488 likes SAVE FOODAjwain is native to the Middle East and is still common in Egypt as well as Indian cooking. Like turmeric, ajwain is a spice used to enhance digestibility rather than flavor. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 443 likes SAVE FOODHighly aromatic & spicy, Allspice is an ideal appetizer that refreshes the mouth. It is a delicious addition to meats and desserts, where it doubles as a digestive aid. It's taste and astringency closely resembles cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and it... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 657 likes SAVE FOODAs the most widely grown tree nut in the world, these crunchy little nuggets are highly revered for building strength and intelligence across many ancient cultures. Originally native to the levant and in Northern Africa as far west as Morocco, almonds... 598 likes SAVE FOODBasil's warm and spicy aroma adds a passionate flare to any dish, bringing the heat of the Mediterranean sun to your table. Its bright green color and vigorous flavor is unmistakable in pesto. It adds verve to a home-made tomato sauce, and is a perky... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 8 ratings, 841 likes SAVE FOODLove for cardamom resonates through history - for instance, ancient Egyptians chewed cardamom to whiten their teeth and sweeten their breath. Cardamom helps take the edge off of caffeine in the famous drink Turkish coffee. Cardamom is a member of the... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 95 likes SAVE FOODCelery seeds are actually a very small fruit, these "seeds" yield a valuable volatile oil. 286 likes SAVE FOODThe word for celery comes from the Greek word selinon which translates to 'parsley,' a close relative of celery. Celery's powers have been known since antiquity. Leaves of it were found in the garlands surrounding King Tut's tomb, and Homer makes... 319 likes SAVE FOODChamomile infuses your tea with a delicious floral aroma that is warm, light & airy. Its smell is reminiscent of apples, first noted by the Greeks, who named it 'ground-apple' (kamai=ground & melon=apple). Improve Sluggish... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (4.12 out of 5 stars) 8 ratings, 326 likes SAVE FOODRomance may be sealed with a box of chocolates, but passion for chocolate is as eternal as true love. Long before John Cadbury invented the chocolate bar, native meso-american peoples brewed chocolate with medicinal herbs. Chocolate has been used as... 353 likes SAVE FOODCloves are native to India and Indonesia. They are the aromatic dried flower bud of a tree in the same family as Eucalyptus and Guava (Myrtaceae family). Cloves resemble a nail in shape. The English name 'clove' derives from the latin 'clavus'... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 4 ratings, 431 likes SAVE FOODAppreciated since ancient times, cumin's aroma has wafted through kitchens since at least the second millennium BC, even flavoring breads and soups mentioned in the Bible. The highly valued spice was a currency to pay tithes to priests. The ancient... 271 likes SAVE FOODDill seems to lighten the palate. As one client reports, "Dill embodies the taste of freshness with a little kick." It is called shatapushpa in Ayurveda. Dill is a member of the carrot family (apiaceae) along with parsley, celery, cumin,... 32 likes SAVE FOODEpazote is a popular cooking herb in Mexican cuisine. Avoid in pregnancy as epazote is listed as an emmenagogue. Anti-Parasites The essential oil was officially listed in the United States Pharmacopoeia as a vermifuge and was... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 544 likes SAVE FOODCool and soothing, verdant and fragrant, fennel is a member of the carrot family that includes other popular spices such as cumin, coriander, dill and celery. Fennel is used as a flavoring in some natural toothpastes and mouth fresheners. Fennel seeds... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 281 likes SAVE FOODFenugreek is one of the oldest medicinal plants. It has been used since 4000BC. It's name means "ram's horn clover". It was found in the tomb of Tutankhamen. AYURVEDIC FACE ASSESSMENT
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