A Brief History of Honey

One of the oldest foods known to mankind, Honey has been around for thousands of years.  Archaeological research has confirmed that prehistoric humans relished honey and also discovered its benefits. Later, when the Man left the caves and built hives and living quarters, he also began making artificial pieces for bees. About 4,000 years ago, the Egyptians practiced beekeeping, especially along the Nile and its nearby areas. During the burial of graves, cups and jugs of sealed honey were placed along with the belief that it could accompany the dead on their journey to the afterlife. The studying of Hieroglyphs confirms that honey was used not only as a not as a food but also as a medical remedy for digestive disorders and as a base for healing wounds and wounds. The Greek civilization utilized honey in...

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Benefits of Cold pressed oil

A lot has been already said about the various benefits of cold pressed oils. Being a better alternative more nutritious as compared to hot pressed versions, cold pressed oils are widely used by people across the globe. Cold pressed oils are extracted by crushing and squeezing seeds at normal temperature. Furthermore, the process doesn’t involve the application of heat which makes cold pressed oil the healthiest variant of oil available to us. HISTORY OF COLD PRESSED OILS The origins of cold pressed oils can be traced back to the Indus Valley civilization. Some evidence of burnt sesame seeds and oil-pressing machines were found in ruins of Harappa civilization which after thorough examination, were found to be 5000 years old. In ancient times, an extended cylindrical instrument referred to as 'ghani' was used to extract oil from oilseeds. BENEFITS ...

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Results of Scientific Research on Saffron

Saffron, also known as the “Sun Spice,” a fascinating plant known for its herbal properties. For ages, Saffron has been used by many cultures and recently it has become famous for its many therapeutic benefits and many recent scientific research studies confirm the abundance of health-promoting ingredients within this amazing spice. Historical evidence suggests that saffron was first used for medicinal purposes in Greece. It was popular among people for its many benefits such as emotional enhancement, memory enhancement, and other vigor improving properties. Today, Saffron cultivation is done in many parts of the World, including Kashmir which produces one of the best saffron in the world. According to several advanced chemical studies on Saffron, it has been shown that the therapeutic benefits of the saffron increase in the presence of various fragrant and stable chemicals...

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