asafetida (hing) – aromatic resin of the roots of the plant Ferula asafoetiela. The taste is somewhat reminiscent of garlic, but significantly surpasses it in medicinal properties. Asafoetida was very popular as a spice and as a medicine in the Roman Empire. For the treatment of migraines (headaches), it is one of the best remedies. Using asafoetida in cooking, you can get rid of polyarthritis, radiculitis, osteochondrosis. Asafoetida restores the hormonal functions of the adrenal glands, gonads, and calms the nervous system. It can be added to the first and second courses to taste. Ginger (adrak) is the ground light brown knotted root of the Zingiber officinabis plant. Used in all types of Indian dishes. Ginger is an unsurpassed medicine. It perfectly treats most skin and allergic diseases, bronchial asthma, cerebrovascular accident. Ginger restores immunity, increases mental stamina in stressful situations, eliminates spasms in the intestines. In addition, it perfectly activates digestion. Ginger tea restores strength in physical and mental fatigue. Ginger treats colds and lung diseases, increases the absorption of oxygen by the lung tissue. Normalizes the activity of the thyroid gland. Turmeric (haldi) – is the root of a plant from the ginger family, in ground form it is a bright yellow powder. It has an excellent therapeutic effect in case of polyarthritis, osteochondrosis, immune disorders, diseases of the liver, kidneys. Turmeric restores strength in muscle weakness, cures duodenal ulcer, treats diabetes. It also purifies the blood and has a diuretic effect. It is used in small quantities to color rice dishes and give a fresh, spicy flavor to vegetables, soups, and snacks. Mango powder (amchur) are the crushed fruits of the Mangifera indica mango tree. Used in drinks, vegetable dishes, sour dishes and salads. Mango powder improves mood, treats depression. It has a positive effect on hearing loss, activates the work of the small intestine, improves blood circulation in the lung tissue, relieves muscle fatigue. Normalizes calcium metabolism in the body, treats myopia. Black mustard seeds (rai) – seeds of the plant Brassica juncea. The seeds of black mustard are smaller than the seeds of the yellow variety cultivated in Europe, they are distinguished by their taste and remarkable medicinal properties. They well calm the nervous system during stress, relieve migraines. Normalize the hormonal functions of the adrenal glands, gonads. They have a positive effect in atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease. Black mustard treats polyarthritis, osteochondrosis, colds. Promotes the resorption of mastopathy. Spicy in taste, has a nutty smell, is used in almost all salty dishes. cardamom (elaichi) belongs to the ginger family Elettaria cardamonum. Its pale green pods are mainly used to flavor drinks and sweet dishes. Cardamom refreshes the mouth, stimulates digestion. Well treats coronary heart disease, relieves pain in cardiovascular pathology. Normalizes blood supply in the vascular wall, relieves spasms of blood vessels. Cardamom reduces the activity of the thyroid gland with an increase in its function, has an expectorant and antispasmodic effect in bronchitis. Curry leaves (curry patty or mitha neem) are the dried leaves of the Murraya Koenigri curry tree, native to Southwest Asia. They are added to vegetable dishes, soups, cereal dishes. Curry leaves help with enterocolitis, hepatitis, cholecystitis. They well cure inflammatory processes in the kidneys, increase diuresis. Promote wound healing, treatment of pneumonia, polyarthritis, osteochondrosis, inflammation of the bladder. They purify the blood from the infection of protein slags, treat sore throats, skin furunculosis and other bacterial infections. Seeds of Kalindzhi (Kalindzhi) – black seeds of the plant Niqella sativum, shaped like a teardrop. The seeds of this plant are outwardly very similar to onion seeds, but in taste and qualities they have nothing to do with it. They are used in vegetable dishes, in pastries with vegetable filling and give them a peculiar flavor. Kalinji seeds improve brain activity and promote digestion. They have a diuretic effect, activate the nervous system. Kalinji seeds increase the activity of the retina, treat myopia, and also have an antidepressant effect. Nutmeg (jaiphal) is the kernel of the fruit of the tropical tree Myristica Fragrans. Grated nutmeg is used in small quantities (sometimes in combination with other spices) to add flavor to puddings, milk sweets, and vegetable dishes. Pairs very well with spinach and winter squash. Like many spices, it stimulates digestion and cures chronic rhinitis. It perfectly treats many benign tumors, for example, mastopathy. Improves the activity of the immune system. Treats staphylococcal infection, has a beneficial effect on tuberculosis, prevents the occurrence of malignant tumors. Coriander seeds (hara dhaniya) – very fragrant seeds of the plant Coriandrum sativum. One of the main spices used in Indian cuisine. Coriander seed oil helps digest starchy foods and root vegetables. Coriander gives food a fresh spring flavor. Coriander seeds are a strong stimulant of the body’s immune system. They give good results in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors, mobilize the body to overcome psychological stress. Indian Cumin Seeds (Jira Cumin) – seeds of white Indian cumin Cuminum cyminum – an important component in recipes for vegetable, rice dishes and snacks. In order for cumin seeds to impart their characteristic taste to food, they must be well roasted. Cumin seeds promote digestion and share the healing properties of kalinji seeds. Black cumin seeds are darker and smaller than white cumin seeds, with a more bitter taste and pungent smell. They do not require as long roasting as white cumin seeds. Cumin seeds give vigor, freshness, stimulate the nervous system, treat gastritis with high acidity, increase kidney activity, and have a diuretic effect. Relieve spasms from small vessels of the skin. Fennel (sauf) – seeds of the plant Foeniculum vulgare. Also known as “sweet cumin”. Its long, pale green seeds are similar to cumin and cumin seeds, but larger and different in color. They taste like anise and are used in seasonings. Fennel improves digestion, stimulates the flow of breast milk in nursing mothers and is very useful for gastritis, stomach ulcers and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Fennel improves vision in myopia, well reduces high blood pressure. It has an expectorant effect. Shambhala (Methi) – Trigonella fenumgraecum. Belongs to the legume family. Favorite plant of Indians. Its square-shaped, brownish-beige seeds are indispensable in many vegetable dishes and snacks. Shambhala restores strength and stimulates the flow of breast milk in nursing mothers, and also stimulates digestion and heart function, helps with constipation and colic. Shambhala excellently heals the joints and spine, prevents hypothermia of the extremities. It normalizes the hormonal functions of the adrenal glands, gonads.
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