Product List
Anise (Dill Seed)
Botanical Name: Anethum graveolen
Dill is an annual or biennial herb. It has
a smooth surface, pinnately divided leaves, small yellow flowers and
elliptic, flattened fruits. The leaves have pleasant aromatic odour and warm
taste. Dill leaves are stimulant. They are useful
in increasing secretion and discharge of urine and in counteracting
spasmodic disorders. They are a soothing medicine and help improving the
functioning of the stomach.(learn more.. )
Bishop Weed Seed (Ajwain)
Botanical Name: Trachyspermum
amoni (L.) Sprague
Bay Leaves or Ajwain are dried leaves or evergreen shrub. Bishop's weed is a small, erect,
annual shrub with soft fine hair. The seeds are stimulant and are useful in
counteracting spasmodic disorders. The herb is also beneficial in
earache. The seeds are used as a spice, in flavoring numerous foods, as
anti-oxidants, preservatives and in medicine. (laern more... )
Corriander Seed
Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativam L.
Coriander or Dhanya is an important
spice crop having a prime position in flavouring food. The whole plant
has a pleasant aroma. The fruit (seed) has delicate fragrance; seeds are
pale white to light brown in colour.
The fruits (seeds) are
widely used as condiments with or without roasting in the preparation of
curry powders, sausages and seasonings.
In medicines it is used as a carminative,
refrigerant, diuretic, and aphrodisiac. In household medicines, it is
used against seasonal fever, stomach disorders, and nausea.(learn more... )
Cumin Seed White/Black
Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum L.
Cumin or Zeera is an annual herb,
with a smooth surface and long, slender root. The plant has aromatic
seed-like fruit, commonly known as cumin seed. Cumin seed is used as a condiment, and is an
ingredient in curry powders, seasonings of breads, cakes and cheese. In
medicine, it is used as a stimulant, carminative, stomachic and
astringent. Cumin seed oil is used in perfumery and for flavouring
liqueurs and cordials.(learn more... )
Fennel Seed
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare Miller
Fennel seed or Saunf is
small, oblong, cylindrical, 6.8mm long, straight or slightly curved,
greenish yellow, deeply furrowed, 5 ridged and having agreeable aroma. The leaves and stalk of fennel are used for
garnishing and salads preparation. The fruits are aromatic, stimulant
and carminative. They are also used for flavouring soups, meat dishes,
sauces, pastries and confectionaries.(learn more... )
Sesame Seed
Botanical Name: Sesamum
indicum.
Sesame seed is
characterized by nutty, oily, green and bitter flavor notes. Sesame
seeds come in a variety of forms such as natural white, washed/ hulled
and mixed crushed form. Sesame seeds are used to add texture and flavor to a variety of breads,
rolls, crackers, and salad dressings. These are highly valued for
their high content of sesame oil, an oil that is very resistant to
rancidity(learn more... )
Fenugreek Seed
Botanical Name: Trigonella Foenum Graecum
L.
Fenugreek seed is the
ripe fruit of an annual herb. Fenugreek is used both as a
food and food additive as well as in medicines. As a spice, it
flavours food. Powder of dried leaves is also used for garnishing and
flavouring variety of food. Fenugreek extract is used as a flavouring
agent of imitation maple syrup. It is one of the principle constituent
of curry powder. (learn more... )
Castor Seed
Botanical Name: Ricinus communis
Castor or Arandi is a small annual plant. It ranges from 1
to 7 meters in height. It has well-developed roots, with green and
reddish stems which become hollow with age. The fruit is a spherical
capsule with small grey seeds with brown spots. Castor is used very effectively in the
treatment of rheumatic and skin disorders. It is a harmless purgative.(learn more... )
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