by Sudhir Ahluwalia | Jan 5, 2018 | Plants
THIS IS A GUEST POST Flowers provide the perfect finishing touch to many events including weddings, anniversaries and graduations just to name a few. These beautiful plants provide an amazing visual statement that plays an important role in the lives of so many. In...
by Sudhir Ahluwalia | Sep 4, 2017 | Resins and Cosmetics
Preview video on the new video book title. The title is currently available on Createspace e store and on Amazon.com. The link to the title is given below. Frankincense – An Ancient Resin...
by Sudhir Ahluwalia | Jan 2, 2017 | Resins and Cosmetics
Henna is used to dye cotton, silk, and other natural fibers, as well as leather and leather products. The dye is temporary. In India, henna is used for body art during festivals and celebrations including extensive use in bridal makeup in southern Asia and the Middle...
by Sudhir Ahluwalia | Oct 14, 2016 | Resins and Cosmetics
Feature photo: From Florihana Onycha is one of the four spices mentioned in the Old Testament (Exodus 30:34) and as an ingredient of Ketoret. Like many other herbs and spices mentioned during Biblical times, the origin of onycha is shrouded in debate, starting with...
by Sudhir Ahluwalia | Sep 23, 2016 | Resins and Cosmetics
Photo: www.ericamcneal.com Galbanum was actively traded in pre- and post-Biblical times. It was sourced largely from Mesopotamia and Turkey. Today, these countries continue to be major producers. Galbanum is not known to grow in Israel, and the Israeli plants database...
