We carry the best selection of authentic organic spices. The exotic tastes and flavors of our spices, will make your cooking experience a life long enjoyment. In addition to its great flavor and culinary uses, Spices and herbs have been used by our ancestors for their medicinal benefits. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Spices-3-0.html en Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:35:29 EDT Allspice Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Allspice-Ground-3-0-21.html?src=rss Allspice  aids in digestion.  Add Allspice to hot baths which is a popular home remedy for aching muscles and arthritis.  Allspice is also a popular spice in the kitchen, used in marinades, jerked meats, pickling.  Think it, and Allspice will spice it anyway you like it. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Allspice-Whole-3-0-113.html?src=rss Anise Seed Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Ane-Seed-Powder-3-0-112.html?src=rss Anise Seed is similar to fennel with a mild licorice taste.  Anise seed is used for  both  medicinal and culinary  purposes.  It helps with digestion and sweetens the breath.  Widely chewed after meals in India, Middle Eastern Countries and large parts of Europe.  By adding a few seeds in water, it has been known to cure hiccups.  Also used in cough mixtures and lozenges.  http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Ane-Seed-Whole-3-0-114.html?src=rss Anise Star Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Ane-Star-Powder-3-0-1132.html?src=rss Anise Star Whole has a natural licorice flavor and adds a lovely flavor floating in a cup of tea.   An excellent flavoring for desserts and cookies. Anise star whole is a small tree that grows wild in Japan, China and Korea.  Carminative, stimulant, stomach to promote digestion and appetite,  and to relieve the presence of excessive gas in the digestive tract.   http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Ane-Star-Whole-3-0-116.html?src=rss Annato Seed Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Annato-Seed-Powder-3-0-118.html?src=rss N/A Q. What are the health benefits of arrowroot powder? And do you have the nutrition facts? A. Arrowroot powder is valuable as an easily digestible, nourishing diet for convalescents, especially in bowel complaints, as it has demulcent properties. In the proportion of a tablespoonful to a pint of water or milk, it should be prepared into a smooth paste with a little cold milk or water, and then carefully stirred while the boiling milk is added. Lemon juice, sugar, wine, flavoring ingredients and aromatics may be added. If thick, it will cool into a jelly that usually suits weaning infants better than other farinaceous foods. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Arrowroot-Powder-3-0-122.html?src=rss Use to cover steaks, chicken, and pork before cooking; add to baked beans, potatoes, and squash. Ingredients: dehydrated tomato, onion garlic, natural hickory smoked malt, black pepper,paprika, mustard,celery seed, natural lemon flavoring, and other select herbs & spices. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Barbecue-Spice-3-0-298.html?src=rss Basil Leaf 1/4 http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Basil-Leaf-1_4-3-0-137.html?src=rss Basil Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Basil-Powder-3-0-136.html?src=rss Bay Leaf Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Bay-Leaf-Powder-3-0-138.html?src=rss Bay Leaf Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Bay-Leaf-Whole-3-0-139.html?src=rss Beet root is a good tonic food for health. It contains carbohydrates, mainly in the form of sugar, and it has a little protein and fat. Beet Root (Beta Vulgaris) is rich in iron, potassium, magnesium, soluble and insoluble fiber and may be beneficial for blood fat inhibiting, liver cell regeneration, diabetes stabilizing, liver and spleen function improvement. The water in which beet roots and tops have been boiled is an excellent application for boils, skin inflammation and out breaks of pimples and pustules. The white beet is better for this purpose. For an irritable skin the body should be sponged down occassionally with a mixture of three parts of beet water to one part of white vinegar. This mixture is also useful as a skin wash in cases of measles and eruptive fevers. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Beet-Root-Powder-3-0-146.html?src=rss For the taste of New Orleans add this Cajun Spice Blend to all your dishes. Ingredients:Paprika,basil, celery,garlic,white pepper,cayenne thyme, parsley. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cajun-Spice-Salt-Free-3-0-299.html?src=rss Caraway Seed Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Caraway-Seed-Ground-3-0-208.html?src=rss Caraway Seed Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Caraway-Seed-Whole-3-0-209.html?src=rss Cardamon Decorticated Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cardamon-Decorticated-Ground-3-0-210.html?src=rss Cardamon Decorticated Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cardamon-Decorticated-Whole-3-0-211.html?src=rss Cardamon Green Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cardamon-Green-Whole-3-0-212.html?src=rss Cayenne Powder 180,000 Hu http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cayenne-Powder-180000-Hu-3-0-214.html?src=rss Cayenne Powder 40,000 Hu http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cayenne-Powder-40000-Hu-3-0-213.html?src=rss N/A Q. is ground celery seed drunk as a tea as good as celery seed extract in treating hypertension? A. Clinical studies in China have demonstrated a hypotensive action for the celery extract (accompanied by increased urine output). Celery seeds are helpful for people suffering from an over supply of uric acid. Celery has large amounts of potassium and sodium (organic) which helps to rid the body of waste material by stimulating various sites such as the skin, bowels and kidneys. It promotes acid/alkaline balance in the body. Ground Celery Seed Tea is useful for headaches. In Germany, various celery preparations are used to treat loss of appetite loss, exhaustion, and prophylaxis of nervous exhaustion.   http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Celery-Seed-Ground-3-0-215.html?src=rss Celery Seed Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Celery-Seed-Whole-3-0-216.html?src=rss Chervil Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Chervil-Cut-3-0-217.html?src=rss Chili Pepper Dark Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Chili-Pepper-Dark-Ground-3-0-218.html?src=rss Use 2/3 tsp. to 4 cups chili. Add to ground beef, burgers, meat loaf, and pot roast. Can be used in many Mexican dishes such as tamales, enchiladas, bean dip, refried beans, and guacamole. Or add 1 tsp. to 8 oz sourcream, tsp. minced onion and 1/4 tsp . garlic for a dip. Ingredients: chili pepper, cumin, garlic,and oregano. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Chili-Powder-Blend-Salt-Black-Pepper-Free-3-0-300.html?src=rss Cilantro Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cilantro-Cut-3-0-219.html?src=rss Cinnamon 1/4" Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cinnamon-1_4_-Cut-3-0-221.html?src=rss Cinnamon 2 3/4" Sticks http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cinnamon-2-3_4_-Sticks-3-0-222.html?src=rss Cinnamon Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cinnamon-Powder-3-0-220.html?src=rss Cloves Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cloves-Ground-3-0-223.html?src=rss Cloves Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cloves-Whole-3-0-224.html?src=rss Coriander Seed Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Corier-Seed-Ground-3-0-225.html?src=rss Cream Of Tartar http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cream-Of-Tartar-3-0-226.html?src=rss Cumin Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cumin-Ground-3-0-227.html?src=rss Cumin Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cumin-Whole-3-0-228.html?src=rss Ingredients: coriander, tumeric, cumin, fenugreek, ginger, mustard, red peper, allspice and cinnamon. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Curry-Powder-Salt-Free-3-0-301.html?src=rss Dill Seed Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Dill-Seed-Ground-3-0-233.html?src=rss Dill Seed Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Dill-Seed-Whole-3-0-234.html?src=rss Dill Weed Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Dill-Weed-Cut-3-0-235.html?src=rss Use this all natuaral spice blend in place of salt on the table or for cooking, adds great flavor to all foods. Addit to a salad to wakeup the flavor or to any foods hot or cold. Ingredients:dehydrated vegetables (onion & garlic,carrot,tomato mushrooms),lemon & orange powder, Atlantic kelp greens, parsley, rosechips, thyme,oregano,marjoram basil, cayenne and other select herbs and spices. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Enhance-It-Salt-Black-Pepper-Free-3-0-302.html?src=rss Fennel Seed Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Fennel-Seed-Ground-3-0-236.html?src=rss Fennel Seed Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Fennel-Seed-Whole-3-0-237.html?src=rss Fenugreek Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Fenugreek-Powder-3-0-412.html?src=rss Fenugreek Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Fenugreek-Whole-3-0-413.html?src=rss Flax Seed Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Flax-Seed-Whole-3-0-238.html?src=rss This blend is from northern India and varies from region to region. It is almost always added to dishes at the end of cooking or even just before serving as we might add salt and pepper. Ingredients: cardamon,cinnamon black pepper, coriander, cumin, cloves, nutmeg, and mace. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Garam-Masala-3-0-303.html?src=rss Garlic Granules http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Garlic-Granules-3-0-239.html?src=rss Garlic Minced http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Garlic-Minced-3-0-240.html?src=rss Garlic Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Garlic-Powder-3-0-241.html?src=rss Ginger Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Ginger-Cut-3-0-242.html?src=rss Ginger Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Ginger-Ground-3-0-243.html?src=rss Ingredients: Onion, garlic, black pepper, oregano, rosemary, red and green bell peppers, lemon peel, sesame seeds, honey granules, paprica, grape leaf, citric acid, and natural lemon oil. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Greek-Seasoning-Salt-Free-3-0-304.html?src=rss This is a blend of traditional herbs used in cusine from the south of France. 1 tsp. per 4 servings- to cook chicken, pork, veal, fish, and shrimp. Add to stuffing, marinades, and salad dressings. Ingredients: Basil rosemary, thyme, parsley,marjoram lavener, chervil and tarragon. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Herbs-De-Provence-Salt-Black-Pepper-Free-3-0-305.html?src=rss Horseradish Root Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Horseradh-Root-Powder-3-0-451.html?src=rss Use this blend for any Indian or Medeterian dish. Also good for any bean dish. Asafoetida tastes like mustard and takes the gas out of beans. Ingredients: Asafoetida, Ground Fenugreek Seed. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Indian-Blend-Salt-Free-3-0-531.html?src=rss Use this all natural blend for spaghetti sauce, meat marinades or cooked vegtables, or for beef, veal, pork, and chicken. Add to butter to create a spread for bread, add to oil and vinegar for salad dressing. Ingredient: Oregano, basil, marjoram, rosemary, savory,garlic, and sage. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Italian-Seasoning-Salt-Black-Pepper-Free-3-0-306.html?src=rss Juniper Berry Blue Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Juniper-Berry-Blue-Ground-3-0-244.html?src=rss Juniper Berry Blue Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Juniper-Berry-Blue-Whole-3-0-460.html?src=rss Cepc or King Bolete - This is the best mushroom we have for cooking with anything beef flavored. The Boletus has a strong rich flavor, mild salty taste, and is much prized in Europe. This is 100% pure mushroom powder from Germany. It is very concentrated. Add to beef gravy, beef soup, or add it to soy protein powder for beef like flavor. Boletus edulis may have antitumor properties. The dried mushroom (6 gm) is taken two times per day in the form of a simmered decoction, in capsules, or mixed with food. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/King-Bolete-Mushroom-Powder-3-0-1104.html?src=rss Lavender Flowers Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Lavender-Flowers-Ground-3-0-246.html?src=rss Lavender Flowers Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Lavender-Flowers-Whole-3-0-247.html?src=rss Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) or Melissa is used as a nervous system restorative herb and a cerebral stimulant. It can be used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, dizzines and phobias. It is known to act on hypertension and hyperthyroid symptoms.  It settles the stomach, relieves nausea and painful urination. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Lemon-Balm-Leaf-Cut-3-0-248.html?src=rss Lemon Grass Leaf 1/4 http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Lemon-Grass-Leaf-1_4-3-0-249.html?src=rss Lemon Juice - Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Lemon-Juice-Powder-3-0-250.html?src=rss Lemon Peel Fine Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Lemon-Peel-Fine-Cut-3-0-252.html?src=rss Lemon Peel Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Lemon-Peel-Powder-3-0-253.html?src=rss Use this all natural blend in place of pepper. Great for savory dips and spreads when added to cream cheese or sour cream. Add to your favorite marinades when grilling. Ingredients: Select black pepper, dehydrated onion & garlic, lemon & orange peel, rosechips, celery seed, citric acid, natural lemon oil and other selected herbs and spices. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Lemon-Pepper-Salt-Free-3-0-307.html?src=rss Licorice Root Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Licorice-Root-Powder-3-0-468.html?src=rss N/A Q. What do you use mace for? I have looked up some sugar cookie recipes and one recipe called for it. What does it taste like and could it work in a cookie? A. Mace is used in soups, cream sauces, lamb, chicken, cheeses, stuffing, sausages, puddings, and baked goods such as cookies and donuts. It is used in French, English, Asian, West Indian, and Indian cuisines. It is also a part of traditional Indian spice blends such as garam masala, curry, and rendang. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Mace-Ground-3-0-254.html?src=rss Marjoram Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Marjoram-Ground-3-0-255.html?src=rss Marjoram, Sweet Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Marjoram-Sweet-Cut-3-0-1024.html?src=rss Mustard Seed Brown Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Mustard-Seed-Brown-Whole-3-0-256.html?src=rss Mustard Seed Yellow Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Mustard-Seed-Yellow-Ground-3-0-257.html?src=rss Mustard Seed Yellow Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Mustard-Seed-Yellow-Whole-3-0-1025.html?src=rss Nutmeg - Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Nutmeg-Powder-3-0-258.html?src=rss Nutmeg Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Nutmeg-Whole-3-0-259.html?src=rss Onion Chopped http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Onion-Chopped-3-0-260.html?src=rss Onion Granules http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Onion-Granules-3-0-261.html?src=rss Onion Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Onion-Powder-3-0-262.html?src=rss Orange Peel Fine Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Orange-Peel-Fine-Cut-3-0-263.html?src=rss Oregano Greek Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Oregano-Greek-Cut-3-0-264.html?src=rss Oregano Greek Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Oregano-Greek-Powder-3-0-265.html?src=rss Paprika 120 Asta http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Paprika-120-Asta-3-0-266.html?src=rss Parsley Flakes http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Parsley-Flakes-3-0-267.html?src=rss Parsley Leaf Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Parsley-Leaf-Powder-3-0-268.html?src=rss Pepper Green Bell 1/4" Diced http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Pepper-Green-Bell-1_4_-Diced-3-0-1026.html?src=rss Pepper Red Bell 1/4 http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Pepper-Red-Bell-1_4-3-0-1027.html?src=rss Pepper Whole Red Chillies http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Pepper-Whole-Red-Chillies-3-0-1028.html?src=rss Pepper, Black Course http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Pepper-Black-Course-3-0-271.html?src=rss Pepper, Black Fine (60 Mesh) http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Pepper-Black-Fine-60-Mesh--3-0-270.html?src=rss Pepper, Black Table Grind http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Pepper-Black-Table-Grind-3-0-272.html?src=rss Pepper, Black Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Pepper-Black-Whole-3-0-269.html?src=rss Pepper, White Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Pepper-White-Ground-3-0-274.html?src=rss Peppercorns Rainbow Blend http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Peppercorns-Rainbow-Blend-3-0-273.html?src=rss Peppermint Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Peppermint-Cut-3-0-275.html?src=rss Allspice whole, bay leaf broken, cardamon whole, chili pepper cut, cinnamon cut, coriander, ginger cut, whole mustard seed, whole black bepper. Q. I would like to pickel ring bologna can you help me with a recipe using your pickeling spices thank you A. Mix vinegar, sugar, salt, and pickling spice in a jar. Cut bologna in chunks and add to the vinegar mixture. Seal jar and let it stand for 3 days before eating. It does not need to be refrigerated. Here are the ingredients you need: 1 ring bologna 1 pt. vinegar 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. pickling spice http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Pickeling-Spice-Salt-Free-3-0-308.html?src=rss Poppy Seed Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Poppy-Seed-Whole-3-0-276.html?src=rss Rose Bud & Petal Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Rose-Bud-Petal-Powder-3-0-277.html?src=rss Rose Hips - Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Rose-Hips-Cut-3-0-278.html?src=rss Rosemary Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Rosemary-Powder-3-0-279.html?src=rss Rosemary Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Rosemary-Whole-3-0-280.html?src=rss Sage Dalmatian Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Sage-Dalmatian-Ground-3-0-281.html?src=rss Sage Rubbed http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Sage-Rubbed-3-0-282.html?src=rss Savory Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Savory-Ground-3-0-283.html?src=rss Savory Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Savory-Whole-3-0-284.html?src=rss Use this all purpose spice blend inplace of salt to awakening all your cooked foods. Ingredients: Parsley Leaf, Oregano, Atlantic Kelp, Lemon Peel, Garlic, Onion, Select Black Pepper, Chili Pepper, Stevia Leaf http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Seasoning-Blend-Salt-Free-3-0-532.html?src=rss Sesame Seed Hulled http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Sesame-Seed-Hulled-3-0-285.html?src=rss Spearmint Leaf - Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Spearmint-Leaf-Cut-3-0-286.html?src=rss Stevia rebaudiana bertoni is a member of the Compositae family. The Stevia plant is native of eastern Paraguay. Our Stevia is a newly developed hybred from Canada called Balckbird and is a little bit sweeter than anything else in the world but the big difference is that it no longer has a "bitter" taste. This is a cleaner sweetness. This new Stevia is grown "Certified Organic". http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Stevia-Leaf-Cut-Certified-Organic-3-0-42.html?src=rss Our Stevia is 100% Pure. There are no fillers added. No Malto-Dextrin. No FOS 1/4 teaspoon of our Stevia extract has the same sweetening power of 1 cup of sugar. One pound Stevia extract = 300 pounds sugar and has no calories. Stevia may be used in hot or cold drinks. It can also be used in cooking and baking with no problems at all. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Stevia-White-Extract-Powder-3-0-289.html?src=rss Our Stevia is a newly developed hybrid from Canada called Blackbird and is a little bit sweeter than anything else in the world but the big difference is that it no longer has a "bitter" taste. This is a cleaner sweetness. This new Stevia is grown "Certified Organic". This is a 100% pure leaf powder. It is North American grown using no pesticides. Stevia leaf powder may be used in cooking and baking. Two tablespoons of Stevia leaf powder = one cup of sugar in sweetening power. Stevia (Rebaudiana Bertoni) is a member of the Compositae family and a native of eastern Paraguay. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Super-Sweet-Stevia-Leaf-Powder-Grown-In-North-America--3-0-41.html?src=rss Certified Organic North American Grown Stevia rebaudiana bertoni is a member of the Compositae family. The Stevia plant is native of eastern Paraguay(the Amambay Mountain Range) and the adjacent Parana Estate of Brazil. It was first discovered by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay long before Columbus arrived in the New World. It has been consumed since ancient times to sweeten Yerba Mate tea (Ilex paraguayensis). The amount of Stevioside in the Stevia leaf varies with climate, soil conditions, and time of harvest and can range from 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar. Q. Hi, I have stevia leaves and would like to know how to use them. Do I grind them into a powder or do I make like a tea to use them? A. Stevia leaves can be used in many forms such as stevia tea and powder. Here is a link to a stevia cookbook that has over 150 recipes that use stevia. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Super-Sweet-Stevia-Whole-Leaf-3-0-288.html?src=rss Tarragon Fine Cut http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Tarragon-Fine-Cut-3-0-290.html?src=rss Tarragon Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Tarragon-Ground-3-0-291.html?src=rss Use this all natural spice and herb blend on poultry, seafood, and beef, sprinkle on before cooking. Add robust flavor to noodles, rice, marinades, and stir fry dishes. Ingredients: chili pepper garlic,ginger,coriander tomato, lemon peel, cumin, basil, paprica, cilantro, star anise, cinnamon, white pepper, and red pepper, and natural lime oil. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Thai-Seasoning-No-Msg-Salt-Free-3-0-309.html?src=rss Thyme Ground http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Thyme-Ground-3-0-292.html?src=rss Thyme Whole http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Thyme-Whole-3-0-293.html?src=rss Tomato Flakes Sundried 3/8" Diced http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Tomato-Flakes-Sundried-3_8_-Diced-3-0-294.html?src=rss Turmeric Powder http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Turmeric-Powder-3-0-296.html?src=rss