100% Coarse Chili Powder

Botanical name: Capsicum annum L

DescriptionTechnically, chili peppers are a fruit. Once dried, they are considered a spice. The dried chilli pepper is the ripe fruit of brownish-red to red species of plant capsicum. The fruit is eaten cooked or raw for its fiery hot flavour which is concentrated along the top of the pod. The stem end of the pod has glands which produce the capsaicin, which then flows down through the pod. Removing the seeds and inner membranes is thus effective at reducing the heat of a pod.Whole dried chili peppers vary in length, red to brownish red in color. These are warm and
peppery, having intense pungent flavor with a biting hot, sharp and cumulative lingering effect.

Usage
It is the main spice ingredient for cooking curry meat and spicy food. In Pakistan, chilies are used in flavouring foods and in marinades for meat and prawns before barbecuing or grilling.

Attributed Medical Properties
Aside from their eye-opening flavour, perhaps the most surprising feature of chili pepper is their vitamin C content: 91 milligrams in 1/4 cup of fresh chilies. Though we don't eat chili peppers in large quantities, the amount of vitamin C is still significant. Red chiles are full of beta-carotene. The nutritional aspect of hot peppers most interesting to researchers today, however, is capsaicin, the compound that gives chiles their "burn." Capsaicin seems to have a positive effect on blood cholesterol, and also works as an anticoagulant. And the "high" that some people experience when eating fiery chile-spiked foods is a perfectly safe one: Some scientists theorize that in response to the discomfort produced by the chiles' "burn," the brain releases endorphins, substances that, at high levels, can create a sensation of pleasure.

Cinnamon Stick 4 inches long

Botanical Name: Cinnamon zeylanicum

Description
Cinnamon is an evergreen tree which is small and bushy. Dried leaves of cinnamon, along with its dried inner bark are used all over the as a spice or condiment. The bark of a tree is thick, smooth and light or dark brownish in colour. The inner bark is obtained from carefully selected shoots. Ground Cinnamon is a very versatile spice, used in many varieties of dishes. Ground Cinnamon is most popular is sweet dishes, but is also an ingredient in curry powder. t has a pleasing fragrance and a warm, sweet and aromatic taste.

Usage
Cinnamon bark is widely used as a spice. It is principally employed in cookery as a condiment and flavoring material. It is used in the preparation of chocolate, especially in Mexico, which is the main importer of true cinnamon. It is also used in the preparation of some kinds of desserts, such as apple pie, donuts and cinnamon buns as well as spicy candies, tea, hot cocoa, and liqueurs. True cinnamon, rather than cassia, is more suitable for use in sweet dishes

Attributed Medical Properties
It is reported that regularly drinking of Cinnamomum zeylanicum tea made from the bark could be beneficial to oxidative stress related illness in humans, as the plant part contains significant antioxidant potential. Cinnamon had a reputation as a cure for colds. It has also been used to treat diarrhea and other problems of the digestive system. Cinnamon is high in antioxidant activity. The essential oil of cinnamon also has antimicrobial properties, which can aid in the preservation of certain food

Pure Cinnamon Powder

Botanical Name: Cinnamon zeylanicum

Description
Cinnamon is an evergreen tree which is small and bushy. Dried leaves of cinnamon, along with its dried inner bark are used all over the as a spice or condiment. The bark of a tree is thick, smooth and light or dark brownish in colour. The inner bark is obtained from carefully selected shoots. Ground Cinnamon is a very versatile spice, used in many varieties of dishes. Ground Cinnamon is most popular is sweet dishes, but is also an ingredient in curry powder. t has a pleasing fragrance and a warm, sweet and aromatic taste.

Usage
widely used in Indian cruisine, cinnamon powder is good on: Almonds, Apples, Desserts, Pastries, Rice & Mexican Dishes.

Attributed Medical Properties

It is an effective remedy for common cold. Coarsely powdered and boiled in a glass of water with a pinch of pepper powder and honey, it can be beneficially used in influenza, sore throat, and malaria. Its regular use during the rainy season prevents attacks of influenza. Cinnamon oil, mixed with honey, gives relief from cold. Cinnamon is also used in the treatment of headache. Headache produced by exposure to cold air is readily cured by applying a paste of finely powdered cinnamon mixed in water on the temples and forehead. Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food, relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

Quanlity Turmeric Powder

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa

Description
Turmeric is the rhizome or underground stem of a ginger-like plant. It is usually available ground, as a bright yellow, fine powder. The whole turmeric is a tuberous rhizome, with a rough, segmented skin. The rhizome is yellowish-brown with a dull orange interior that looks bright yellow when powdered

Usage
Ground Turmeric is used commercially to color mustards, butter and cheese. Ground Turmerics culinary uses are best know in the East, particularly India and China. Ground Turmeric is used as a natural yellow coloring for soups and sauces, in rice dishes, and curry. Makes a nice garnish for light colored sauces.

Attributed Medical Properties
It is a valuable home remedy for bronchial asthma. A teaspoon of turmeric powder with a glass of milk twice or thrice daily is very effective. Turmeric is a valuable intestinal antiseptic. The rhizome, its juice or dry powder, mixed in buttermilk or plain water is highly beneficial in intestinal problems, especially chronic diarrhea. It also helps prevent flatulence. Turmeric with its antiseptic properties is a useful remedy for chronic cough and throat irritations.

Pure Funnel Powder

Botanical Name : Foeniculum vulgare

Description
Fennel, harvested from the sweet fennel herb, is used all over the world for both medicinal and seasoning. Fennel has a mild licorice flavor and aroma. Fennel seeds are popular in many sausage recipes, especially for Italian sausage. They are also used in baking, some curry recipes, and in some fruit dishes.

Usage
It is traditionally considered one of the best herbs for fish dishes. The English use fennel seeds in almost all fish dishes, especially as a court bouillon for poaching fish and seafood. It is used to flavour breads, cakes and confectionery. It is an ingredient of Chinese Five Spices and of some curry powders. Several liquors are flavoured with fennel, including fennouillette, akvavit, gin and was used in distilling absinthe.

Attributed Medical Properties

Fennel is highly beneficial in digestive disorders. It may be given in small quantities to help young children digest carbohydrates. Chewing its seeds after meals prevents foul breath, indigestion, constipation and vomiting. It is a valuable herb for treating colic, for helping the baby to release gas and relieve tummy. It is believed that fennel benefits the eyes. Fennel seeds promote menstruation and regulate monthly periods. An infusion of the seeds can be given in painful menstruation and other menstrual irregularities.

100% White Pepper Powder

Botanical name: Piper nigrum

Description
White pepper starts out the same as the black, but are allowed to ripen more fully on the vine. The outer shell is then removed by soaking the berries in water until the shell falls off, or are held under flowing spring water, yielding a whiter, cleaner pepper. White pepper powder is also named as Guyue and Baichuan. White pepper powder has an aromatic and spicy flavor with the function of cold dispelling, phlegm dispel and detoxification it's mainly used in fish and meat instant noodles, and snacks.

Usage

Pepper is best ground directly on to food. With hot food it is best to add pepper well towards the end of the cooking process, to preserve its aroma. White pepper is used in white sauces rather than black pepper, which would give the sauce a speckled appearance.

Attributed Medical Properties

Stomachic; carminative; aromatic stimulant; antibacterial; diaphoretic. Stimulates the taste-buds causing reflex stimulation of gastric secretions, improving digestion and treating gastro-intestinal upsets and flatulence. Pepper calms nausea and raises body temperature, making it valuable for treating fevers and chills.

Tamarind Slice

Botanical name: Tamarindus indica

Description

Tamarind is from a curved brown bean-pod from the tamarind tree. The pod contains a sticky pulp enclosing one to ten shiny black seeds. It is the pulp that is used as a flavouring for its sweet, sour, fruity aroma and taste. It is available as a pressed fibrous slab, or as a jamlike bottled concentrate, and some Indian shops carry the dried pods. Bouquet: a slightly fruity aroma. Flavour: a refreshing sour taste.

Usage
Usually it is the juice or paste that is used as a souring agent, particularly in south Indian and Gujarati lentil dishes, curries and chutneys, where its flavour is more authentic than vinegar or lemon juice. It may be used to flavour pulse dishes, rice dishes, or as an ingredient in sauces and side dishes for pork, fowl and fish. Tamarind contains pectin which is used in the manufacturing process of commercially produced jams, so it is a natural ingredient in many jams, jellies, fruit drinks, and is vital to Worcestershire sauce. In India, the ground seed is used in cakes. A refreshing drink made from tamarind syrup and resembling lemonade is quite popular in the Middle East.

Attributed Medical Properties

Tamarind is considered a mild laxative and digestive. It is used to treat bronchial disorders and gargling with tamarind water is recommended for a sore throat. It is antiseptic, used in eye-baths and for the treatment of ulcers. Being highly acidic, it is a refrigerant (cooling in the heat) and febrifuge (for fighting fevers). The Ananga Ranga suggests consuming tamarind for enhancing a woman’s sexual enjoyment.