Phytopedia
A database for the botanically curious
Peas
Peas is good in ascorbic acid and is…
Coconut
Coconut oil is healthy and is used in South…
Mango
Mango protects against cancers and keeps skin clear…
Kidney beans
Kidney bean helps in functioning of brain cells an…
Green Gram
Green gram is rich in fiber and low on calories ma…
Chickpeas
Chickpea is an iron source and is an effective cle…
Black Gram
A source of fiber, black gram is believed to preve…
Black-eyed Peas
Black-eyed pea prevents osteoporosis, heart diseas…
Red Gram
Red Gram is known to enrich the soil it grows in…
Brown Lentils
Brown lentils stop diarrhea, reduces the risk of h…
Almond
Almond promotes heart health and prevents gallston…
Cream of Wheat
Cream of wheat’s carbohydrates source is beneficia…
Amaranth
Amaranth has a higher fiber and iron content than…
Quinoa
Quinoa has twice the amount of fibers than other g…
Maize
Maize helps in weight loss, lowers cholesterol, an
Rice
Rice is widely consumed and is a staple food in ma…
Wheat
Wheat began civilizations and protects the human…
Mint
Mint has medicinal uses and also as a mosquito rep…
Garlic
Garlic helps stop clogging of arteries and reduces…
Potato
Potato promotes cell growth, improves athletic per…
Hickory
Hickory increases metabolism and proper functionin…
Butternut
Butternuts aids digestion and manages cholesterol…
Brazil Nut
Brazil Nut is difficult to harvest but prevents ce…
Macadamia
Macadamia nut is an ingredient to skincare and cos…
Pine Nuts
Pine Nuts aids weight loss and in lowering cholest…
Kola Nuts
Kola Nuts is also called Coca Cola and it fights f…
Betel Nuts
The betel nut is used as a stimulant and is benefi…
Chestnut
Chestnut is a prehistoric food known to strengthen…
Pecan
Pecan has healthy fat that can control cholesterol…
Pistacchio
Pistacchio is an energy source and lowers bad chol…
Peanut
Peanut improves cardiovascular health and protects…
Walnut
Walnuts benefit cardiovascular health and prevent …
Cashewnut
Cashewnut improves heart health and is good for the…
Hazelnut
Hazelnuts help lower bad cholesterol…
Raw Mango Cooler
Drinking cold water is like a shock to the system…
Mint & Ginger Lemonade
Mint & ginger buttermilk drink that is a real thirst buster…
Adai
A hearty thick pancake, this is a nutritious blend of lentils and rice….
Sweet Pongal
This is a great favorite in the south of India, and every home…
Saffron Cream Of Wheat Pudding
Rich, sticky, delicious! Known as ‘Rava Kesari’ in India.Has…
Spiced Chickpea Snack
Also called ‘Sundal’ in Chennai, it is a snack best shared with…
Akki Roti
Gluten-Free, Rice flour flatbreads from South India…
Moroccan Harira Soup
An easy version from my dear friend Fozia, whose philosophy…
Coconut Chutney
A delectable accompaniment for Savory Crepes, Dosas…
South Indian Salsa
A delicious accompaniment, also known as Gostu, Gojju…
Multigrain Crepes
A healthy riff on the French Crepe, American Pancake and the…
Buttermilk Cooler
The summer heat makes us all yearn for cold drinks by the…
Yellow Lentil Soup
Dal is a South Asian staple food eaten with rice or…
Chickpea Curry
Just get these ingredients together and that’s it. This…
Vegetable Couscous(Upma)
A twist on couscous, this South Indian breakfast is a nutritious…
Veggie Burger
If you’re totally vegetarian or trying to increase the…
Drumstick
Drumstick regulates sugar and has anti inflammator…
Snake Gourd
Snake Gourd helps in smooth working of digestive a…
Radish
Radish regulates sex harmones, blood sugar, and th…
Escarole
Escarole has a crisp texture and prevents muscular…
Broccoli
Broccoli supports immune systems and prevents hear…
Spinach
Spinach promotes eye health and strengthens bones…
Coleus
Coleus is grown for its ornamental value and it is…
Rutabaga
Rutabaga provides energy, heals wounds, and lowers…
Radichhio
Radichhio is delicious and supports good eyesight…
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens have a strong flavor and has anti-c…
Green Beans
Green prevents birth defects and diabetes…
Leek
Leek helps prevent atherosclerosis and Type-2 Diab…
Okra
Okra reduces birth defects and prevents stomach ul…
Kale
Kale is low in calories and high in fiber…
Artichoke
Artichoke is a fiber source and helps in digestio…
Green Onion
Green Onion’s green color prevents skin wrinkling…
Carrot
Carrots may fight cancer and is good for the heart…
Bitter Gourd
Bitter Gourd keeps blood sugar levels down and imp…
Cluster Bean
Cluster Bean lowers the glycemic index of a meal…
Burdock Root
Burdock root is used as medicinal herb that purifi…
Portobello Mushroom
Portobello mushroom can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s…
Jicama
Jicama may boost immune system and promotes heart…
Green Chard
Green chard reduces the risk of Diabetes and prevents…
Dill
Dill is used as a medicinal herb and it prevents b…
Chayote
Chayote is used as a diuretic, an anti-inflammator…
Brussel Sprouts
Brussel Sprout has anti-cancer properties and figh…
Broad Bean
Broad beans is rich in dietary fiber and protects…
Belgian Endive
Belgian Endive fights cataract and prevents Alzhei…
Watercress
Watercress prevents DNA damage to blood cells and…
Red Beets
Beets can color your food red and prevent cancers…
Snowpeas
Snow peas benefits people with asthama, arthritis…
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is used as a laxative and prevents diabete…
Parsnip
Parsnip protects you against lymphoblastic leukemi…
Lettuce
Lettuce acts as a sedative and relaxes nerves…
Shiitake Mushroom
Shiitake mushroom may prevent visuses and benefits…
Horseradish Root
Horseradish Root acts against bacterial infections…
Collard Greens
Collard Green is nutritious, supports vision and p…
Celery
Celery prevents cancers and its leaves are used as…
Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli Rabe promotes good eyesight and reduces i…
Bok Choy
Chinese cabbage, Bok Choy reduces birth defects an…
Sunchoke Root
Sunchokes prevent gastrointestinal diseases…
Cauliflower
Cauliflower has anti-inflammatory properties and helps reduce stress.
Zucchini Squash
Zucchini lowers cholesterol and prevents cancers…
Tomatillos
Tomatillos benefits skin and blood circulation…
Tamarind
Tamarind is used to treat jaundice, dysentery and …
Strawberry
Strawberries prevent age-related mascular degenera…
Sesame
The tiny sesame seeds helps heart health and reduc…
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is good for your eye and improves the im…
Pumpkin
Pumpkin controls cholesterol and reduces weight…
Plum
Plums protects against tooth decay and fights cons…
Pineapple
Pineapple helps your digestive track and has anti-…
Papaya
Papaya is a tropical fruit rich in antioxidant nut…
Lemongrass
Lemongrass treats exhaustion and the oil’s aroma r…
Guava
Guava fights infections, halts diarrhea and has an…
Green Chillies
Green Chillies are an immune system stimulant and …
Grapes
Diluted grape juice with other additives like pepp…
Grapefruit
Grapefruit lowers cholesterol and prevents kidney …
Eggplant
Eggplant is nicotine high, treats colon cancer and…
Cucumber
Cucumber has anti-inflammatory and anti cancer pro…
Bell Pepper
Bell Pepper is rich in Vitamins and is a great opt…
Bananas
High in Potassium and Magnesium, Banana makes you …
Avocado
Avocados are a great source of tannin and have ant…
Amla – Indian Gooseberry
Amla is a unique fruit packed with minerals…
