Shallot, binomial name Allium Aggregatum / Allium Ascalonicum has been cultivated for over five thousand years and has been used in Siddha and Ayurveda Medical System due to its various medicinal properties. It is also commonly used in various Indian cuisines as an es...
Black Pepper, binomial name Piper nigrum is called “The King of Spices” as it is recognized as most important and most widely used spice in the world, which is used to add flavor in the food. It is also used in herbal medicine preparation to treat various ailments. Due...
Long Pepper (Pippali), binomial name Piper longum is also called Indian Long Pepper and it is of South Asian origin. In South Asia it is vastly grown in South India, North Eastern region, East Bengal and Sri Lanka. It is a plant and the fruit of its plant is dried and...
Cumin (Jira), binomial name Cuminum cyminum, it is an aromatic seed, is a long elongated seed with light yellowish brown in color with slight bitter taste. It is an essential ingredient in South Indian dishes used to add flavor for the curries. Cumin is popular in othe...
Ajwain , binomial name Trachyspermum Ammi, it is one of the most famous medicinal plant and an aromatic herb which is commonly used as a spice in Indian dishes to flavor the food and to reduce the gaseous effects in the food. Ajwain seeds are olive green to brown in...
Cardamom, binomial name Elettaria cardamomum, it is one of the most valuable spices in the world due to its rich aromatic and therapeutic properties. It is the third most expensive spices in the world, saffron takes the first place and the vanilla takes the second pla...
False Daisy or Bhringaraj, binomial name Eclipta prostrata, it is one of the best known herb used in Siddha and Ayurveda Medical System for preventing balding and premature greying of hair. It is used as natural hair dye and it is a common ingredient in various hair o...
Gokshura or Nerunji Mull, binomial name Tribulus terrestris, is an herb which grows naturally in many parts of the world including the Asia, South America, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Weeds of Tribulus found abundantly on roadsides and vacant lands...
In Tamil language, it is called as AMUKKIRA, binomial name Withania Somnifera. It is mainly found in the regions of India, Nepal and, South America. It has been used for more than 3000 years in India in Siddha and Ayurveda Medical System to promote physical and mental...
Saffron, binomial name Crocus Sativus. It is a medicinal spice which is obtained from the dried stigma of saffron flower and it contains several carotenoid compounds. Carotenoids is the one which give saffron its rich golden red colour, which have potential anti-depr...