Description: Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), previously known as Rosmarinus officinalis, is an aromatic evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is characterized by needle-like leaves and woody stems. Rosemary is widely used for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes, and it is known for its distinctive fragrance that is…
Description Cardamom, often referred to as the “Queen of Spices,” is a highly valued spice made from the seeds of several plants belonging to the family Zingiberaceae. The two main types of cardamom are green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), which is more common, and black cardamom (Amomum subulatum). Native to the Indian subcontinent and Indonesia, cardamom…
Description: Cinnamon is a spice derived from the inner bark of trees belonging to the genus Cinnamomum, native to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China. It is one of the oldest spices known to humanity, used both for culinary and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. There are two main varieties of cinnamon: Ceylon Cinnamon…
Description Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is a medicinal herb that has been used for over 3,000 years in Ayurvedic medicine. The name “Ashwagandha” is derived from the Sanskrit words “ashva,” meaning horse, and “gandha,” meaning smell, referring to the strong odor of the root, which is said to…
