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Lemon Grass-Saira
(Cymbopogon flexuosus) Lemon grass known as Bhustrina in Hindi is a native of India, and is widely used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Lemon grass is a perennial, but is grown in colder climates as an annual, or can be brought indoors for winter. This aromatic herb is also used in the Caribbean and is quickly gaining popularity in the United States. Makes a great tea. Lemon grass is also used medicinally to treat digestive problems and fever.
SKU Number: 130
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Ashwagandha
The leaves and roots are used as an effective aphrodisiac and sedative. It is officially in the Indian Pharmacopoeia. It is popularly known as Indian Ginseng. It gives vitality and vigor and helps in building greater endurance. It has also been used in diseases such as rheumatism, leprosy and arthritis.
SKU Number: 120
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Coriander-Kalmi
This seasoning herb is an annual plant, which grows very rapidly in mild climates. It will go into flowers and seeds quickly in hot weather conditions. The fragrant young leaves and shoots are used as a seasoning green in stir-fry or soup. Dried leaves and matured seeds are also used as seasonings in Indian cooking.
SKU Number: 101
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Nigella seed -Kalonji
Nigella or Kalonji as it's known in Hindi is a popular spice that is used on top of Naan, in Dal recipes and curries. It is also known as black seed, and incorrectly as black cumin, onion seed and black caraway. It is used as part of the spice mixture paanch phoran. Also quite popular in Turkey and Bosnia to flavor pastries and atop buns. The oil from the seed is used as herbal remedies to treat certain skin conditions.
SKU Number: 106
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Dill
This is another herb which both the seed and the leaves (dill weed) are used. Renowned for its digestive qualities, it has been used to ease colic, reduce flatulence and diarrhea and aid digestion. The three foot plant germinate in 2 weeks and the lacy leaves can be harvested after the plant is 12 inches tall. The seeds form in about 2 months.
SKU Number: 108
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Culantro - Eryngium foetidum
Grown as an annual in temperate climates, the aromatic culantro plant is used extensively in many regional Asian as well as Caribbean cuisines. The flavor is reminiscent of cilantro, but the appearance is completely different. In India it is used for making chutneys. The Hindi word for culantro is bhandhania as it is also known in Trinidad and Tobago. Also known as Recao in Puerto Rico, and fitweed in Guyana. An essential ingredient in Vietnamese Pho, and Sofrito in Puerto Rico. Grows best in the shadier, moister and cooler parts of the garden.
SKU Number: 109
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