Cumin Seed is probably best known as an ingredient used in a variety of Mexican and Indian recipes. Cumin is a good source of iron, can aid digestion, gas and bloating and has anti-carcinogenic...
Latin Name: Pimpinella anisum
Common Names: Jamaica pepper, Kurundu, Myrtle pepper, pimenta, newspice
You can use Anise Seed in sweet or savory dishes. The licorice flavor imparted by these seeds...
Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Coriander is the seed of the herb most Americans know as cilantro. Nowadays, coriander is used as a flavoring agent in pharmaceuticals, alcohol (vermouth, bitters,...
Latin Name: Apium graveolens Celery is used to treat joint pain (rheumatism), arthritis, and gout, as well as indigestion, loss of appetite and exhaustion.It is thought that the chemicals in celery...
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Dried fennel seeds are often used in cooking as an anise-flavored spice. Fennel Seeds also have diuretic and stomachic propeeties and is used for various digestive...