Malaysia, which comprises Indonesia (where it is known as “jambu merah”), Malaysia, Philippines, Brunei, Singapore, Papua New Guinea and also Australia. The tropical nature of the fruit has let itself being introduced into other regions with similar climates, such as Hawaii, and the Caribbean which earned the nickname “Jamaican apple.” It also sometimes referred to […]
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Benefits of Jamaican Star Apple for Health
The Jamaican star apple (Chrysophyllum Cainito) is a tropical fruit, or rather plant of the family Sapotaceae. Native to the Greater Antilles and West Indies, star apple trees have since been cultivated in Central and South America to distant tropical regions of Southeast Asia. In Southeast Asia, star apple is mostly associated with central to […]
Zazen is a discipline of meditation that is most associated with Zen Buddhism. In the meantime, the name “zazen meditation” literally means seated meditation. Despite the practicing method of zazen meditation may vary in between schools and institutions, however all of them share the same objective which is an insight into the nature of existence. […]
Pan Dulce is the name which refers to a variety of Mexican pastries. In the meantime, pan dulce in English means “sweet bread.” Being a society that traditionally doesn’t consume baked goods, Mexico saw introduction of breads through the influence of French and Spanish colonists. As a result, local forms of breads such as cuernos, […]
Panjiri is a staple dessert from the Punjab region as well as Hyderabad in India. Despite being a dessert, it is also regarded as a nutritional supplement. Its primary ingredient is whole wheat flour fried in sugar and ghee, and heavily topped by herbal gums and dried fruits. Normally panjiri itself is eaten in cold […]
Kush weed is a strain of weed that belongs to Cannabis indica group of cannabis. It originates in the region connecting the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent, precisely in the bordering triangle of Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the Kush weed is named after the Hindu Kush mountain ranges that runs along the border […]
Banana leaves are very abundant in tropical countries like Indonesia, thanks to the warm climate and its widespread distribution. This make the banana trees to be visible anywhere, from backyards to forests. The wide distribution of banana leaves has also been made into everyday utilization, particularly in villages. For example, in cooking banana leaves can […]
Green tea, along with black tea are two of the most widely consumed variety of teas on Earth. In fact, a number of green tea variants are regarded as the healthiest beverage there is on Earth. It is very rich with antioxidants, nutrients and other goodness that serve various parts of the body. Green tea […]
The Indian madder is a plant in which the roots are utilized for the making of medicines. This plant, which has the scientific Latin name “Rubia cordifolia” is of the same family with coffee, Rubiaceae. Since ages ago, Indian red madder is also used as a dye because of an organic compound present inside the […]
The Indian head massage is a holistic body treatment that does not only cover the head, but also its surrounding areas such as the face, neck as well as shoulders. The primary aim of the Indian head massage is to restore the body’s energy into balance. It is also part of the Ayurvedic healthcare culture, […]