Plants and Their Benefits
Haldi Doodh (Golden Milk)
Turmeric is a versatile spice used in many Indian household whether it is used in cooking, cosmetic homemade face pack or even to ward off ants.
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Ing Makhir: Potent Indigenous Ginger Root of Meghalaya
Everyone recalls childhood days as always fun-filled and carefree. So do I. Days long ago were fun and games with not a care in the world. And, the...
Why Turmeric Is Used for Natural Cures by Indigenous Folks?
Do you know there is a delightfully colourful ceremonial in Indian weddings called the ‘haldi ceremony’? Usually a day before, or in the morning of...
Artisan Single Farm Coffee From Meghalaya - A Possibility?
Single Farm Coffee - A Potential?
A part of India with many family farms owned by hard working farmers whose livelihoods depend on agriculture. A r...
All About Chilli Flakes
Chilli flakes! They’re a condiment that can change a bland meal to one that packs a punch! The spiciness they impart along with the slight crunch o...
Learn About the Versatility of the Eco-friendly Banana Fiber!
Meghalaya is a state blessed with abundant varieties of horticultural fruits and vegetables. Fruits that grow in the wild have also been domesticat...
Passion Fruit - a Fruit Meghalaya’s Farmers Are Now Growing!
The geo-climatic condition of Meghalaya offers a perfect scope for growing different kinds of horticultural produce. The produce includes various t...
Success Story of Sohliya the “Strawberry Garden Village”
The pristine state of Meghalaya has varied agro-climatic zones that range from temperate to tropical climates. This gives Meghalaya tremendous scop...
The Science Behind The Health Benefits Of Oolong Tea
Have you tried oolong tea before? If not, think again. This tea may just be even more effective in helping you lose weight than green tea. This is ...
Bay Leaf for Diabetes - Find Out How Good
Indian Bay leaf also called as tej-patta is widely used in Indian cuisine and is an integral part of “garam masala” spice. How good is it as a spic...
Wild Citrus Fruits of Meghalaya and Their Uses You Never Knew About!
Most of us know and have eaten some form of citrus fruits – oranges, mosambi (sweet lime), tangerine, lemon, mandarin and more. Yet did you know th...
Why Natural Honey is both a Traditional & Modern Medicine
Honey is taken so much for granted that one forgets its exceptional qualities. You may know that it is used in traditional medicines and home remed...