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The Truth About Roots

There are lots of unique eSutras products you've probably never heard of! We want to inform you about our products, so today I'm picking three products out of obscurity and giving you tons of facts about them. They might even be the answer to something that ails you, or even a great starter to a healthier lifestyle. We always strive to keep our customers informed AND in good health. I hope you learn some useful information and don't be afraid to pass it on! Today I'll focus on different types of roots we offer. Lots of times the roots of plants contain more ayurvedic and healing properties than the actual leafy plant themselves. Although I'll only be fixating on three, we offer many more you can check out on the site! http://www.esutras.com/index.php/eSutras/Bulk-Herbs-Botanicals     Bala Root - " Bala" literally mean "youth" in sanskit which is why it's no surprise this root is usually used for maintaining y...

Pure organic raw cane sugar is good for health!

Sugar occurs in greatest quantities in sugar cane and sugar beets from which it is separated for commercial use. Sugar from both sources is produced by nature in the same fashion as all green plants produce sugar-as a means of storing the sun's energy. The "simple" sugars, or monosaccharides (such as glucose), store energy which biological cells use and consume. Sucrose is a larger sugar molecule that breaks down into glucose and fructose in the intestine during metabolism. Glucose is the vital fuel that the brain cells use, it is also fuels energy in the body. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medicinal paradigm has held good organic, cane sugar with little or no refining in the highest regard, Sugar is sweet, develops semen, beneficial for the eyes, nourishing and gives strength. It eliminates excessive humors of wind and bile in the body and checks toxicity of cells. Uses of raw sugar according to Ayurveda: When sugar is chewed, in its raw sta...

Summer Spice Trio

The days are getting longer, it's definitely hotter and we're all feeling a little lazy as summertime strikes. I know when I start to feel that heat-induced ennui that it's time for some fresh food, a new recipe and a refreshing meal. eSutras has made a new Summer Spice Trio - find it here - for just these moods. Exotic and revitalizing spices to complement sunny days, picnics, sandy beaches and summer ennui. CORIANDER SEED +++ Today I discovered that coriander seed grows into a plant otherwise known as cilantro. Who knew!? Coriander always seemed so Mediterranean or Middle Eastern, so foreign, but cilantro? I grow it in my backyard! That's the great thing about eSutras Organics Coriander Seed: it can be all those things. It's easy to cultivate in a tiny kitchen planter, the leaves are fantastic in tons of dishes and the seeds - when ground and used as a spice - are sweet, unusual and distinct. CELERY SEED +++ These little buggers are the best fo...