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 (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 975 likes RECIPES WITH ITIn Norse mythology, apples are said to provide eternal youthfulness. Apples appear in many religious traditions, including the bible, often as a forbidden fruit. Apples originated in Western Asia, where its wild ancestor still grows today. There are...   (3.67 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 362 likesRECIPES WITH ITApples are crunchy and leave a rough feeling on the roof of the mouth, both signs of astringency. Astringency is drying. Thus raw apples provoke Vata and constipation. Cooked apples and apple sauce are more Vata friendly. They are not astringent.... 521 likes RECIPES WITH ITBasil's warm and spicy aroma adds a passionate flare to any dish, bringing the heat of the Mediterranean sun to your table. Its bright green color and vigorous flavor is unmistakable in pesto. It adds verve to a home-made tomato sauce, and is a perky... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 508 likesRECIPES WITH ITPop a few blueberries in your mouth and you'll notice reduced agitation, a relaxing sensation in the eyes, and cool feeling in your skin. These visceral signs are your personal cue indicating blueberries' beneficial effect on your liver, and their... 182 likes In the Middle Ages, caraway seeds were served with a bit of sugar as a digestive after a big meal, much the way sugar coated fennel is eaten after a meal in India. 279 likes RECIPES WITH ITChamomile infuses your tea with a delicious floral aroma that is warm, light & airy. Its smell is reminiscent of apples, first noted by the Greeks, who named it 'ground-apple' (kamai=ground & melon=apple). Improve Sluggish... 594 likes RECIPES WITH ITCilantro is the leaf of the coriander seed. Both the leaves and the seeds have citrus overtones. Cilantro, as a cooling herb, pairs well with hot spicy dishes. 229 likes RECIPES WITH ITCoriander is the seed of the cilantro plant. Its pleasantly fragrant aroma lifts the spirits and has a rustic feel. 213 likes RECIPES WITH ITCranberries grow in acidic bogs. Early settlers in North American thought cranberry flowers looked like a crane, and named them 'craneberry'. They are a major commercial crop in North America. (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 300 likesRECIPES WITH ITWhen most people think of dandelion, they think of pulling this pesky weed out of their manicured lawn. It's the poster child for weeds. This is especially ironic because colonists brought the dandelion to the Americas as an important medicinal plant.... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 478 likesRECIPES WITH ITCool and soothing, verdant and fragrant, fennel is a member of the carrot family that includes other popular spices such as cumin, coriander, dill and celery. Fennel is used as a flavoring in some natural toothpastes and mouth fresheners. Fennel seeds... (4.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 385 likesRECIPES WITH ITIf you are constipated, try soaking a teaspoon of flax seeds in warm water for 2 hours. Soaking releases the soluble fiber in flax, which forms a slimy gel that bulks up stools for easy elimination. Its high oil content can lubricate a dry intestinal... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 334 likesRECIPES WITH ITGrapes are considered a superior fruit to all others in Ayurvedic. They are an important tonic (rasayana) for late summer. Grapes have been a sign of abundance since Greek times. The Greek God or agriculture, Dionysus, is often portrayed with a crown... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 314 likesRECIPES WITH ITGreen Tea is a preparation using minimally processed leaves from the camellia sinensis plant. This is the same plant used in normal black tea. Black tea leaves, however, are more processed. 92 likes RECIPES WITH ITHorseradish is a sharp, acrid spice that kindles agni. It is even used in steakhouses to help digest a heavy meal. 8 likes Maitake means 'dancing mushroom' in Japanese. It is one of the most popular culinary mushrooms in Japan. It is native to both Japan and North America. Chinese medicine uses many mushrooms as immune tonics. Research confirms that Maitake is an immune... 
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