What would a kitchen be without the distinctively aromatic smell and taste of almost any type of cuisine imaginable? Spices add piquancy, tang and flavour to food and are versatile ingredients in all forms of cooking. This book unearths a whole new world of hot and pungent Indian and exotic spices. It gives a detailed account of their origin, cultivation, chemical composition, medicinal and culinary uses. The book also discusses at length the use of various spices in different cuisines around the world like Japanese, Chinese and French. So pick up this book and discover the myriad varieties of spices which enhance the pleasure of eating.

Every day people all over the world are going the organic way, and the use of natural products is on the rise. Natural, easily available, safe and inexpensive -- lemon and honey are essential ingredients of many age-old recipes for a beautiful and healthy body. Crossing the threshold of the kitchen, they have found a place of pride in several modern-day cosmetics. The therapeutic properties of lemon and honey have been proven to be viable alternatives to the toxic side effects of antibiotics. Read this book to learn all about the beneficial effects of lemon and honey. Presented in this book is a collection of home remedies for medical as well as beauty problems and also recipes that can be adopted by both novices and professionals for a healthier and more refreshing life.

This book unravels the mysterious world of ginger and turmeric and gives a detailed account of their origin, cultivation, botanical make-up, chemical composition, and medicinal and culinary uses.

Nature – Your Best Healer! Nature cure is a complete health system of mind and body. It prevents and treats diseases. It works on the assumption that everyone is composed of various combinations of the five elements – earth, air, fire, water and ether. Maintaining the balance of your body type is the key to successful nature cure. And this is done through diet, yoga, exercise and massage. The invaluable guide is a key to understanding and using the powerful system of nature cure. “Nature cure is vastly more than system of curing aches and plains. It is a complete revolution in the art and science of living in practical realization and application of all that is good in natural science, philosophy and religion”

Do the small amounts of herbs and spices we add to our food have any nutritional and medical benefits?The answer is yes, when they are used in the right way. From alfalfa to yeast, The Encyclopaedia of Herbs, Condiments and Spices tells you: The plant from which the herb or spice derives The native habitats and properties of herbs and spices The use of herbs and spices in cooking and their nutritional value The medicinal benefits and possible adverse effects of each herb or spiceThe practical uses of herbs and spices around the house, as home remedies, cosmetics and in the control of insects