Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Siri lankawa Spices - Parsley



Parsley is an herb while leaf, seed, and root are used to make medicine.In foods and beverages, parsley is widely used as a garnish, condiment, food, and flavoring.parsley seed oil is used as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes.Parsley is mostly used in Middle EasternEuropean, and American cooking. Curly leaf parsley is normally used as a garnish




  • Kidney stones.
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Cracked or chapped skin
  • Tumors
  • Insect bites
  • Digestive problems
  • Menstrual problems
  • Liver disorders
  • Asthma
  • Cough
  • Fluid retention and swelling 
  • parsley is a rich Source of Anti-Oxidant Nutrients
  • Parsley helps to have a Healthy Heart
  • Parsley gives a protection against Rheumatoid Arthritis






Mustard - Siri lankawa Spices




It is almost always the firstly added ingredient to be used when preparing a curry.
Mustard seeds ground and mixed with vinegar is the base for pickles.Mustard seeds have been highly demand culinary oil-seeds being in use since earlier times. The seeds are fruit pods obtained from mustard plant, but these days mustard cultivated as one of the main commercial crop in Canada, India, China, and temperate climates of European region.




  •  Mustard Generally perceived as health benefiting spice, mustard seeds are indeed very rich in phyto nutrients, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants
  • Mustard seeds contains these B-complex groups of vitamins and it help in producing enzyme , nervous system function and regulating body metabolism.
  • Help in lowering the blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
  • Mustars rich in vitamin e which is a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant, required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen-free radicals.
  • Mustards are rich source of health benefiting minerals such as Calcium, manganese, copper, iron, selenium and zinc... Calcium helps in  building bone and teeth.Manganese is employed by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant. Copper is important in the producing red blood cells. Iron is required for the red blood cell production and cellular metabolism.

Saffron - Siri lankawa Spices






Saffron has a distinct floral flavor and fragnance and it also gives foods a bright yellow color.
Saffron is one of the most expensive spices.It comes from the dried stamens of the crocus flower. A tiny amount of saffron is infused in hot milk for 10 minutes and added to rice dishes and desserts.The dried stigmas of saffron are used to make saffron spice.it is largely cultivated and harvested by hand.  The stigmas are also used to make medicine.saffron is used as a spice, yellow food coloring, and as a flavoring agent.

Saffron is used in following problems

  •  asthma,
  •  cough
  •  sleep problems
  • cancer
  •  hardening of the arteries 
  • intestinal gas  depression
  •  fright,
  • shock 
  • spitting up blood 
  • in pain
  • heartburn
  •  for dry skin
  • Women use saffron for menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome
  • Men use it to prevent early orgasm and infertility.
  • Saffron is  used  to increase interest in sex and to induce sweating.
  • Saffron can be apply directly to the scalp for baldness 
  • saffron extracts are used as fragrance in perfumes and as a dye for cloth.

Turmeric - Siri lankawa Spices



Sometimes turmeric is used more for its yellow color than its flavor, turmeric has a unique woodsy flavor. Turmeric, which is often confused with saffron, is used as a condiment in curries mainly for its colour. A little turmeric and salt are all that is necessary to preserving fish and meat.It is an aromatic powdered root of a plant mostly grown in the West Indies and India. It is used mainly for colouring and is also used as an antiseptic material.



turmeric may help fight infections and some cancers, reduce inflammation, and to treat digestive problems.
Turmeric is mainly used in cooking and gives Indian curry its flavor and yellow color. It is used also in mustard and to color butter and cheese and also it has been used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, to treat problems related with digestion and liver, skin diseases, and wounds.turmeric is also a powerful antioxidant.
Antioxidants distroyes molecules in the body which known as free radicals, which cause a big damage to cell membranes, tamper with DNA, and even cause cell death. Antioxidants can fight with free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.



turmeric may be helpful for the following conditions:




  • Heart Disease
  • Cancer
  • Bacterial and Viral Infections
  • Jaundice.
  • Hepatitis.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Fibromyalgia.
  • Liver and gallbladder problems.
  • Headache.
  • Menstrual problems.
  • Pain.
  • Ringworm.
  • Bruising.
  • depression

    Nutmeg & Mace - Siri lankawa Spices



    Nutmeg and mace are products from same plant. Nutmeg is the shelled, dried seed of the plant., and mace is the dried covering of the shell of the seed. both the nutmeg and mace are used to make medicine. nutmeg and mace are used as spices and flavorings.


    Nutmeg and mace are used normally for diarrheanauseastomach spasms and pain, and intestinal gas. They are also used for treating cancerkidney disease, and trouble sleeping increasing menstrual flow
    Nutmeg and mace are applied to the skin to kill pain, specially pain caused by achy joints  mouth sores, and toothache.
     nutmeg oil is used as a aroma in soaps and cosmetics. Nutmeg oil is distracted from worm-eaten nutmeg seeds. The worms take off  much of the starch and fat, leaving the portions of the seed that are rich in oil.



    nutmeg and mace used in following problems

    • Diarrhea
    • Stomach problems
    • Intestinal gas
    • Cancer
    • Kidney disease
    • Pain

      Ginger - Siri lankawa Spices



      Ginger is a flowering plant in the ginger root or simply ginger, is widely used as a spice or a medicine.The underground stem of ginger tree is used as a spice and also as a medicine. It can be used fresh, dried and powdered, or as a juice or oil.ginger is used as a flavoring
      agent.ginger is also used as for fragrance in soaps and cosmetics.Some people pour the fresh juice on their skin to treat burns. The oil made from ginger is sometimes applied to the skin to relieve pain.


      • increasing consumption of plant foods like ginger decreases the risk of obesity,diabetes, heart disease  
      • promoting a healthy complexion and hair,
      • increased energy and overall lower weight.
      • Chewing raw ginger or drinking ginger tea is a common home remedy for nausea during cancer treatment. 
      • Pregnant women experiencing morning sickness can safely use ginger to relieve nausea and vomiting
      • daily ginger supplementation reduced exercise-induced muscle pain.
      • Ginger has also been found to reduce the pain during a menstrual cycle
      • Ginger has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation and treat inflammatory conditions.

      Cardamon - Siri lankawa Spices




      Cardamom gives a very unique flavor to curries, for sauces, and to give fragrance to confectionery, specially wattalapam,and in various puddings.this is
      a spice made from the seeds of the fruit.these fruits are spindle in shape and possess lots of seeds inside.it is highly expensive in the market and also it has a high demand in trading.

      Cardamon is used for many conditions such as,
      • Depression
      • Cancer 
      • Digestion
      • Intestinal spasms
      • Heartburn
      • Irritable bowel syndrome
      • Cold
      • Cough
      • Bronchitis
      • Sore mouth and throat
      • Liver problems
      • Gallbladder problems
      • Urinary problems
      • Loss of appetite
      • Gas
      • Constipation
      • Preventing infections