natural brightener: licorice root
Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is also known as mulethi (Hindi) or yastimadhu (Sanskrit). It is a popular Ayurvedic herb found throughout ...
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seductive and healing: jasmine
The jasmine flower is one of the most beloved and fragrant flowers found throughout South Asia. The small, white or yellow flowers are surround...
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The rejuvenating gotu kola
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica), also known as Indian pennywort and brahmi, is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The p...
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burdock root
burdock root is a robust and persistent weed known not only for its skin-healing properties, but also for its ability to ward off evil. burdock has...
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A tiny history of tea
The history of tea is both fascinating and complex. I love using this ingredient in particular because it possesses both medicinal and spiritu...
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the beauty of bamboo
a symbol of longevity, strength, and flexibility, the bamboo plant is a valuable ally in the world of green beauty. found in diverse climates, bamb...
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ashwagandha
ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is a plant in the nightshade family. it is a plump shrub with oval leaves and yellow fl...
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amla: how a sacred fruit brightens the skin
the amla fruit is prized for its high levels of antioxidants and tannins, which eliminate free-radical induced damage of the skin. the high levels ...
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the amazing almond
the almond belongs to the rose family and is believed to have been transported in ancient times along the shores of the Mediterranean into northern...
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The importance of ingredients
I am obsessed with ingredients. Their origins, history, cultural and spiritual significance, and of course their safety and efficacy, are consi...
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