Nut Grass: Mustaka Grams:250

Nut Grass: Mustaka Grams:250Nut grass has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine for its beneficial properties. Nut grass or Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus) is used in the treatment and prevention of many ailments. Rhizomes of the plant are used to treat diarrhea, intestinal parasites, indigestion and bowel disorders. Nut grass is beleived to lighten the skin tone by inhibiting the formation of the skin pigment melanin which darkens the complexion.

Pepper is best purchased whole

particularly in rye breads

especially ginger snaps and gingerbread

Glossary Botanical name Terminalia bellirica  Common name Belleric Myrobalan

this is a spice mixture worth trying out

versatile as the ubiquitous black pepper

This spice is generally added to the dish as a seasoning

The pods are used as a spice

Glossary Botanical name Prunus armeniaca  Hindi Khubani

Kentjur  Hindi Amb halad

dense smoke is said to rejuvenate oneself

ground pepper rapidly loses its aroma