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SPIRITUAL USES OF BLACK TURMERIC Curcuma caesia, black turmeric or black zedoary, is a perennial herb with bluish-black rhizomes that is native to northeast India.  Black turmeric is often used to create protective amulets or talismans. It is believed to have the power to ward off negative energy, evil spirits, and malevolent forces.  People may carry a piece of black turmeric or wear it as jewelry for protection .  Black turmeric is used in kali, Mahalakshmi and Durga puja. It is believed that it brings good fortune,health,wealth and prosperity. So it is kept with Gods and Goddess to worship.  It is also kept in cash box and wallet. Wrap black turmeric with vermilion in a red cloth and keep it at the place of worship on the coincidence of Guru-Pushya Nakshatra. Then keep it in the safe or a place where you keep your money. It is believed that by doing this one's wealth starts increasing. The fragrance and presence of Kali Haldi during puja can help in enhancing con...

Hibiscus is often referred to as a miracle flower. The vitamin C and E extracts in the flower lighten your skin tone and hydrate it to get glowing skin.  Hibiscus is excellent for skin tightening because the anthocyanins stimulate elastin production, helping the natural process of keeping your skin tight and youthful looking.  One of the primary benefits of hibiscus for skin is that it is rich in Vitamin A. Vitamin A is anti-inflammatory when applied to the skin and can help reduce any redness or soreness.  At the same time, hibiscus acids promote production of a protein that boosts cell regeneration, speeding healing along.  Hibiscus contains phenolic compounds that, by scavenging free radicals, protect the skin from environmental damage.  Furthermore, alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) in hibiscus exfoliate the skin, making it an excellent choice for a face pack .  In addition, it improves skin texture and reduces blackheads and hyperpigmentation. You can use h...

The sunflower is actually a pseudanthium, or flowerhead made up of many small flowers. The outer yellow 'petals' are known as ray flowers and are made up of multiple petals fused together. Ray petals are usually yellow but can sometimes can be red or orange. Sunflower petals have qualities as digestive tonic, stimulating appetite and digestion, as well as an effective vermifuge – a valuable ally for people who are fond of sushi and tartare.  Sunflower petals can be used as food ingredient in soups, salads or as a garnish for cakes and cookies to add color and flavor to recipes.  Sunflower petals tea are believed to have potent health benefits on reducing inflammation especially in the throat, windpipes, and tonsils.  A poultice made from pounded leaves has also been used on sores, snake bites, and spider bites.  One of the many edible flowers, sunflowers have colorful petals that can be used in salads, smoothie bowl or as a pretty garnish. And the greens can be used...

Honey is a brown, sticky, sugar-saturated solution made by bees. Honey bees or forage bees collect nectar from flowers and add some enzymes to the nectar. Honey may help with stress, depression, and anxiety because it contains compounds that can reduce inflammation in the brain, support a healthy nervous system, improve cognition, and increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels. Studies suggest that honey might offer antidepressant , anticonvulsant and anti-anxiety benefits. Most ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese, Mayans, Romans, and Babylonians, used honey both for nutritional purposes and for its medicinal properties. BEST TIME TO TAKE HONEY  Usually the doctors recommend honey to be taken empty stomach early in the morning as it gives an instant kick and energy boost which is enough to counter an entire day. Many people believe that one of the benefits of honey in the morning is detoxification . Those foods with high hot potency pro...