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Black Pepper, The King Of Spices

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  Fig- Black pepper Black Pepper (King Of Spices) Black pepper, (Piper nigrum), also called pepper, perennial climbing vine of the family Piperaceae and the hotly pungent spice made from its fruits. Both whole black peppercorns and ground black pepper are commonly used in cooking . Introduction About Black Pepper In addition to adding flavor to foods, black pepper may act as an antioxidant and offer a variety of health benefits. The plant is widely cultivated throughout Indonesia and has been introduced into tropical areas of Africa and of the Western Hemisphere. Pepper became an important article of overland trade between India and Europe and often served as a medium of exchange; tributes were levied in pepper in ancient Greece and Rome. Widely used as a spice around the world, pepper also has a limited usage in medicine as a carminative (to relieve flatulence) and as a stimulant of gastric secretions .In early historic times pepper was widely cultivated in the tropics of Southeast
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Drumstick(Murungai) - Leaf, Vegetable And Seeds Health Benefits, Nutrition, Uses And Side Effects

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  Drumstick (Moringa oleifera): Fig- Drumstick Tree Tamil Name - Murungai Drumstick is popularly known as  moringa. It has different names in different regions of India. Drumstick’s scientific name is Moringa oleifera . It is native to South Asia and India.  The edible parts of the drumstick are its leaves, stem, stalks and seed pods. They are used in various drumstick recipes such as curries, soup, pickles, salads and sambhar. Moringa obtains its name from the Tamil word, murungai , denotes twisted pod. This humble vegetable is used extensively in Indian culinary dishes for more than a hundred years. Be it delectable sambhar or avail, or any meat curry, soups, pickles etc., drumstick renders its unique flavour to the dishes. The rich culinary tradition of our country has helped us to relish and taste several types of vegetables and fruits thereby derive out the umpteen health benefits.  One such amazing vegetable that is greatly valued and earns our interest is drumstick or moringa ol
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Ash Gourd - Nutritive Value, Medicinal Value, Benefits And Recipes Using Ash Gourd

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  Fig- Ash Gourd Ash Gourd- Amazing fruit and as a vegetable This is a very auspicious vegetable. Ash Gourd is recognized for its medicinal properties in Ayurveda System of Medicine. Many delectable dishes like peta, (a sweet dish), soups, and curries are prepared by this fruit. Ash Gourd also used in different dishes all over India, as green pumpkin offer lots of health benefits in pregnancy, for hair and skin health and more : The seeds of this fruit are flat and white in color. Fruits of this plant are widely used for cooking in India, Pakistan, and China. Ash gourd is easily available throughout India. The length of matured fruit will be 1-1.5 ft. The Ash Gourd belongs to the family of Cucurbitaceae and Benincasa hispida is its binomial name.  It is also commonly known as Wax Gourd, Winter Melon, Green Pumpkin, or Ash Gourd. It is not just the fruit, which is useful, but its seeds and seed oil is equally beneficial in a different condition such as pregnancy, brain health, and s
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Mango (Seasonal fruit of India), Nutritive Value, Health Benefits And Recipes Using Mangoes

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                                                                Fig- Mango Tree With Fruits Mango (Mangifera indica) A mango is sweetest fruit among other fruits produced by the tropical tree. It is the king of fruit . Indians have been cultivating this juicy fruit for more than 4000 years.  Spiritual, Hindus regard mango as the king of fruit and a symbol of prosperity and happiness. Mangoes are a summer seasonal fruit in India. The mango season lasts from March to May. It is cultivating south and south east Asia particularly in Tamil Nadu state, Salem district is well known place for mango in many varieties, here very famous variety named Malgova.   Mango is a National fruit of India and also of Pakistan and Philippines.  Mango tree is National tree of Bangladesh.  Every summer, the heady smell of mangoes ripening on trees and the velvety taste of home-made aamras bring happiness to countless Indian homes. "Childhood memories for many Indians include precarious attempts to pick
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