Sesame, commonly known as benne, is a flowering plant in the family Sesamum. There are many wild relatives in Africa, but less in India. It has become widely naturalized in tropical areas all over the world and is grown for its edible, pod-shaped seeds.
Read moreSesame, commonly known as benne, is a flowering plant in the family Sesamum. There are many wild relatives in Africa and in India. It has become widely naturalized in tropical areas all over the world and is grown for its edible, pod-shaped seeds.
Read moreSesame oil is more popular as a cooking oil but did you know it is equally effective for gaining healthy and glowing skin? For those looking to get rid of chemical laden creams, Sesame oil is a wonderful natural substitute. Due to some unique properties of Sesame oil, a topical application of the same gives a natural finish and suppleness to our skin.
Read moreCoconut oil with its unique chemical structure has many healing properties. It is anti-microbial, anti-fungal & anti-bacterial. All these properties make it a perfect ingredient in the preparation of many medicines in Ayurveda. Let’s dive right into it!
Read moreWhen you use an edible oil in cooking or in salads, you might not recognize a great difference between a cold-pressed oil Vs a regular oil but there is a world of difference in their nutritional profile and chemical compositions. Why is it important to choose the right kind of oil? The kind of oil we consume determines not only our cardiovascular health but also how we look and feel. Our skin, hair, etc also get affected by the oil that we intake.
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