The Starwest Blog

An Ode to CardamomAt some point over the last few years, I became absolutely obsessed with cardamom. Through my infatuation, I have found a way to weave it into just about everything… Have you ever had a chocolate chip cardamom cookie? Or spri...

Cardamom, also called ela in Sanskrit, has been a staple spice in the Ayurvedic paradigm for thousands of years. Ayurveda is the ancient healing science of India with more than 5,000 years of case studies proving its efficacy. According to this syste...

Has anyone else noticed that rose is popping up everywhere — especially in trendy beverages, treats, and skin care? Personally, I love it and am welcoming this rose renaissance with open arms. If you’re starting to feel curious about how to incorpora...

A New Era of RoseWhen I think of roses, I think of my grandmother’s garden and the sweet smell of her floral hand soap, but I also think of my favorite facial mist and the cardamom rose latte at my local coffee shop. While many of us may associa...

From the Kitchen to the ApothecaryCumin (also called “Jeera” in Hindi and “Jiraka” Sanskrit) has been a staple spice in the Ayurvedic paradigm for thousands of years. From the kitchen to the apothecary, this special seed appears throughout a variet...