Boswellia 101
What is Boswellia? Boswellia is an herb extracted from the Boswellia serrata tree, commonly found in the tropical regions of Asia and Africa. Coined the “Indian frankincense” due to the fragrance of the tree’s resin, Boswellia has been used in Indian and African folk...
All About Holy Basil and Basil Oil
What is holy basil? Holy basil is a flowering plant from the mint family that typically grows purple or pink flowers and emits a faint lemon scent. Native to India, holy basil is commonly used in Ayurvedic and Siddha medical systems, as Indian houseplants, and in holy...
Understanding Turmeric
For more than 4,500 years, turmeric, a spice extracted from the root of a plant, has been used for myriad purposes, most notably for cooking and medical treatment. Coined the “spice of life,” turmeric emerged in 500 BCE as a part of Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient...
