Posted in Herbs and Spices on Apr 28th, 2008
Guarana (Portuguese guaraná), Paullinia cupana, is a climbing plant in the Sapindaceae family, native to the Amazon basin and especially common in Brazil. While guarana features large leaves and clusters of flowers, it is best known for its fruit, which is about the size of a coffee berry. Each fruit contains about one seed, which [...]
Posted in Herbs and Spices on Apr 18th, 2008
Thai curry refers to dishes in Thai cuisine that are made with various types of curry paste; the term can also refer to the pastes themselves.
Curry pastes include:
Chilli Oil
Yellow curry
Green curry
Red curry
Massaman curry
Panang curry
Thai food is often hot and spicy, although chilli did not originate from Thailand. Although Thai curry cooked with coconut [...]
Posted in Anti-Aging, Ashvatthapedia, Ayurveda, Eugeroics, Herbs and Spices, Lifestyle on Apr 12th, 2008
Salvia divinorum is a powerful psychoactive herb. It is a member of the sage genus and the Lamiaceae (mint) family.The Latin name Salvia divinorum literally translates to “sage of the seers”.The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin salvare, meaning “to heal” or “to save”.
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Salvia divinorum has a long [...]
