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Read detailed articles about ingredients; their health benefits, spiritual and cultural significance, and how to incorporate them into your day to day life.

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Wormwood – Artemisia Absinthium

Wormwood has perhaps gained the most notoriety for one of its active ingredients “absinthol”, used in the French spirit “Absinthe”. However, this potent herb has a long history of use stretching back into Ancient Greece and the time of Hippocrates. Read More
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Turmeric – Curcuma Longa

Turmeric has become a staple ingredient in every home-cook's kitchen, known for its healing properties and its vibrant orange/yellow hue. This humble root is mildly aromatic with scents reminiscent of orange and ginger, and rich in a multitude of health benefits. Read More
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Dates – Phoenix Dactylifera

The date is a sweet fruit born out of the date palm tree, popularly cultivated and eaten across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Brimful with healthy properties. Read More

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