by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Sep 6, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
Neem (Azadirachta indica) is valued for its medicinal properties. In Sanskrit, neem is called “arista,” meaning “perfect, complete, and imperishable.” It is also referred to as “nimbati systhyadadati,” i.e., “giver of good health,” and as “Pinchumada,” or “destroyer...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Aug 3, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
India is the major producer of lemongrass oil, with nearly 80 percent of the total annual production of 600 metric tons. The main buyers are the United States, followed by Japan and Europe. As its use in medicine, food, fragrances, and cosmetics increases, cultivation...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Aug 2, 2021 | Biblical herbs
Boswellia sps (Frankincense) is one of the most well-regarded ancient incense. Frankincense has a fresh pine-lemon scent with resinous and woody overtones that emanates from the milky white latex of the stem and branches. Frankincense comes from the French word...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jul 23, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
Sichuan pepper is one of the spices in the five-spice powder popular in Chinese cuisine. It comes from the outer peel of berry fruit and is locally known as “hu jiao.” The earliest references to the Sichuan pepper, also called Schezuan pepper, are seen in the Classic...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jul 6, 2021 | Remedies and medicine
I did find a scientific reference to a human clinical trial using Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) that claims the role of this herb in reducing stress. Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension, leading to underperformance and adverse clinical...