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What comes to your mind when you think of lemongrass? Popularly known as thai food with its citrus flavour, the flavoring is predominantly used to brighten up a bowl of curry or to add zest to a flavourful soup. It is also used in herbal teas. Apart from food, most people have no idea what lemongrass can really add to their daily routines. It can serve a very practical purpose in the … [Read more...] about What’s in a Lemongrass? Ways to use lemongrass essential oil

The storage of essential oils is as important as the oil itself. Proper storage of the oils ensures a longer shelf life and ensures for the proper awakening of all the beneficial properties of the oils. The quality of an oil begins to decline with the process of oxidation, which causes them to lose their aromas as well as their medicinal benefits. The volatility nature of essential oils, … [Read more...] about How to Store Essential Oils For Better Longevity

The plant kingdom of northeast India includes a high number of species, producing a diversity of bioactive molecules with different chemical scaffolds. The northeastern Himalayan region including Manipur happens to be one of the two-mega biodiversity ‘hotspots’ in India. Plants are known since antiquity in the region to provide therapeutically useful products for treating diseases of … [Read more...] about Medicinal and Aromatic Plants For Health Care and Livelihood Opportunities