ingredient focus: milk
milk and milk products, such as yogurt, have been valued since ancient times for their soothing and luxurious properties. Cleopatra herself is said...
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mango: food of the gods
the mango (Mangifera indica), also known as "the food of the gods", is an enormously popular fruit throughout the Indian subcontinent. Mango seed ...
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the sacred lotus
the lotus flower has been treasured throughout history as a sacred symbol of purity and vitality. the spiritual history of the lotus dates back to ...
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natural brightener: licorice root
licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is also known as mulethi (Hindi) or yastimadhu (Sanskrit). it is found throughout South Asia, the Middle East, ...
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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 plan...
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ingredient focus: 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. according to legend, the first cup of tea was created by chance (although we know that nothing ...
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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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