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How To Make Hibiscus Tea | Starwest Botanicals

How To Make Hibiscus Tea | Starwest Botanicals

Hibiscus, also called japa in Sanskrit, is astringent and sweet in taste with a cooling action. Through the lens of Ayurveda, it is said to decreases pitta (fire) and kapha (earth and water) in the body, and may increase vata (air and space) when...
Ceylon Cinnamon vs Cassia Cinnamon | Starwest Botanicals

Ceylon Cinnamon vs Cassia Cinnamon | Starwest Botanicals

Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices in the world. It’s used in everything from baked goods, to savory dishes, to pumpkin spice lattes. Cinnamon adds a warm and aromatic touch to a wide array of foods and dishes.However, did you know that not a...
Cooking with Cardamom | Starwest Botanicals

Cooking with Cardamom | Starwest Botanicals

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...