Herbs Spices and Seasonings

Schinus molle, Schinus aroeira, and Schinus terebinthifolius - are all interchangeably called "peppertrees."

All parts of the tree have high oil and essential oil contents that produce a spicy, aromatic scent. The leaves of the Brazilian peppertree have such high oil content that leaf pieces jerk and twist when placed in hot water as the oil is released. The berries, which have a peppery flavor, are used in syrups, vinegar, and beverages in Peru; are added to Chilean wines; and are dried and ground up for a pepper substitute in the tropics. The dried berries have also been used as an adulterant of black pepper in some countries.

No, safflower and saffron are not the same. Safflower is a plant cultivated for its seeds, which are used to produce oil, while saffron is a spice derived from the flower of the Crocus sativus plant. Saffron is known for its distinct flavor and vibrant red color, while safflower oil is commonly used for cooking and skincare.

I turned white vinegar green by putting a 1969 penny in it for two weeks in the refrigerator. It turned green because of the copper in the penny reacting with the vinegar in a process called oxidization. The green was the copper oxide formed when the copper in the penny oxidized in the vinegar.

Fennel is a versatile, large, clump-forming perennial herb from the Mediterranean that has been valued for cooking since Ancient Roman times and earlier. Its seeds have a pungent anise flavor and are used as a common spice. In fact, they lend the predominant flavor in Italian sausage. Vegetable, or bulb fennel cultivars develop large, bulbous bases that have the crisp texture of celery and a mild anise flavor. Bulb fennel is a traditional ingredient in Mediterranean cooking and may be eaten cooked or fresh.

Fennel seeds come from the fennel plant, which is an herb native to the Mediterranean region but is now cultivated worldwide. The plant produces yellow flowers and aromatic seeds that are commonly used as a spice in cooking.

Yes, cardamom is also known as "elaichi" in Hindi.

Fennel seeds do come from the fennel plant. The bulbs, foliage, and seeds of the fennel plant can be eaten.

Yes, eating spicy food can temporarily increase your body temperature and make you feel warmer. This is because the active component in spicy foods, capsaicin, can stimulate your body's heat receptors and cause a sensation of warmth. However, this increase in body temperature is usually mild and not sustained.

Another name for the plant tarragon is dragon herb.

Garam Masala is not "found" in a plant. "Marsala" is a generic Indian word for "combination of spices." In Indian cooking you can have Andhra Garam masala, chaat masala, garam masala, etc. Garam Masala is the most recognized Indian spice blend. It means "warm mixture." A blend of aromatic spices, the basic recipe varies slightly as it is customized by individual families. It is a North Indian mixture and not used in South Indian dishes. It's easier to buy in bulk from an Indian grocery store but you can make your own as follows (1/4 cup): 2 tbsp coriander seeds, toasted in a dry skillet; 1 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted; 1 tsp peppercorns; 3 sticks cinnamon (each 3 inches long); 45 green cardamom pods; 35 cloves. Combine coriander, cumin, peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom and clovers and grind in a coffee mill. Store in an airtight container. Marsala are usually added late in the cooking process as prolonged cooking dissipates the flavor of the spices.

Creating a saltpeter rocket can be dangerous and illegal in some places. However, the basic idea involves creating a fuel mixture using saltpeter (potassium nitrate), sugar, and charcoal. The mixture is then packed into a PVC pipe with a nozzle and fuse for ignition. Launching homemade rockets can pose serious safety risks and legal consequences, so it's best to seek out professional guidance or use commercially available rocket kits.

To get curcumin from turmeric powder, you can make a turmeric paste by mixing the powder with a small amount of water or oil. Then, heat the paste to extract the curcumin. You can also consume turmeric powder in dishes like curries or as a tea to benefit from its curcumin content.

I use numerous vitamins and herbs, but both if not taken in the proper amounts can be dangerous. They can interact with each other, with prescription medication, and with your system if you have allergies that could be triggered by the herb.

Vitamin and herb therapy is extremely vital to good health, but you must do your homework and take what is appropriate for you. Also, vitamins and herbal medications can contain additional ingredients, this must be considered as you may have a overabundance of certain vitamins and herbs when you actually read the label and add them all together, i.e. calcium may also contain Vitamin D so if you are taking Vitamin D you would need to calabrate how much total Vitamin D you would actually taking. Some vitamins are water soluable and therefore create no problem when taken in high levels, other vitamins are fat soluable and do not flush out of your system as you urinate as with water soluable vitamins and therefore can cause liver damage as they are stored there.

I certainly do not want to scare you from taking vitamins and herbs but take your time and study the side effects of each and work from there. A health food store should be helpful when looking for these products as they are trained in answering your needs.

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A bunch of herbs is commonly referred to as a "bouquet garni." It usually consists of a small bundle of herbs such as parsley, thyme, and bay leaves tied together with string or placed in a cheesecloth. Bouquets garnis are often used to flavor soups, stews, and other dishes.

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Tilia (lime), thorn, Tibouchina, Trachycarpus (palm) Tulip tree (Liriodendron) Tree of Heaven (Ailianthus)

The coffee plant is a shrub. It typically grows between 6 to 15 feet tall and can be pruned to a smaller size for easier cultivation.

Turmeric is the spice that is a fleshy rhizome related to ginger. Both belong to the same botanical family, Zingiberaceae, and have a similar appearance with a bright orange color when ground into a powder. Turmeric is commonly used for its earthy flavor and vibrant color in cooking and traditional medicine.

Well, I am far from being a chemist, but extracting piperine doesn't seem too hard. Here is the short version, for dummies like me. First you take some black pepper, and grind it into a fine powder (I am not sure if you can use it right out of the pepper shaker). Then you mix it with strong alcohol like 190 proof or 95% (like everclear or diesel 190), but you have to mix it really good (like shake it in a sealed container for two hours I think.) or heat it to reflux (basically boil it and liquefy the condensation). (I think this is where the methods split) You filter the other junk out with like filters of some sort, like coffee filters. Then you have to let it sit and the piperine goes to the bottom over a night or two. (This is called distilling it so the piperine precipitates to the bottom.) Then you basically want to let the alcohol evaporate out preferably using some kind of suction device. You might need to add water to it to keep the piperine from evaporating (I am guessing). The piperine should be a yellow crystal type form.

This post is for information only. The methods reported in this post have not been tested by me or anyone I know. So anyone who attempts these extractions must rely totally on their own discretion (I other words, be careful because you are on your own). PLEASE DON'T FORGET ALCOHOL IS FLAMMABLE, AND PEPPER AND ALCOHOL BOTH BURN WHEN THEY GET ON SENSITIVE HUMAN TISSUES LIKE IN THE EYES, MOUTH, OR NOSE!

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officianalis is native of what used to be called Asia minor.

Depends on whether you are calling a person Herb, or maybe planting an (h)erb. The plant, h is silent. The person, h is pronounced. This was how it was done for many centuries. The French started using the H in more modern times, and the uneducated started using it because they didn't know better.

All of these plants belong to the Apiaceae family, also known as the carrot or parsley family. This family is characterized by plants with aromatic properties, hollow stems, and umbrella-shaped flower clusters.

It is usually found in the forests or jungles and there are many poppy seeds in other countries some people sell poppy seeds in other countries

Aaraar is the Hindi name for Juniper.

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Sulakshana Pandita

There is no conclusive evidence to suggest that herbs can reduce nipple size. If you have concerns about your nipple size, it's best to consult with a healthcare provider for guidance and appropriate recommendations.