Annai Organic & Naturals Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

We bring you a variety of different vegetables and fruits that are harvested fresh and come to you straight from the farm. We try and source a variety that includes greens keerais, special hill vegetables that are succulent, colourful and delicious such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, beans, carrots, radish, potatoes and a whole range of ‘locals’ such as bitter gourd pavakkai, ridge gourd peerkangai, tomatoes, avarakkai a kind of string bean, drumstick, snake gourd, yellow and white pumpkins, ladies finger, brinjal and so on.   Fruits in season are available such as mangoes, jacket oranges, green and red grapes, bananas, guavas, sapota - chikku, pomegranates and even the occasional pineapple; sometimes you might be lucky and there will be starfruit or some other exotic fruit that the farmer has sent as a surprise!

Conventional turmeric cultivation uses different varieties of toxic chemical fertilizers and pesticides. For instance, the seed material rhizomes is first treated by farmers with fungicides and systemic pesticides copper oxychloride; dithane M-45; Bavistin which are all implicated in sperm damage.1. Black pepper2. Cardamom3. Cinnamon4. Cloves5. Mustard seeds6. Red chilli powder7. Jeera8. Methi seeds9. Dhania seedsConventional chilli cultivation uses pesticides and fungicides like lindane, quinalphos, acephate, dicofol, dimethoate, monocrotophos, triazophos, cypermethrin, mancozeb. You cannot eat a chilli sprayed with mancozeb a fungicide until five days are over. It has the potential to cause goitre and the metabolite has produced birth defects and cancer in experimental animals. The wait time for a chilli sprayed with quinolphos an organophosphate insecticide is between 5-10 days.chilli pdrBright red chilli powder available in the market is coated with a dye called Sudan Red, a carcinogenic chemical used in the textile industry. When this chemical dye was detected, a huge consignment of red chillies was sent back to India from the UK in 2003. The Spices Board was forced to cancel the license of the five Indian exporters involved and to order mandatory pre-ship inspection of all future chilli consignments leaving the country.If you want to test chilli powder quickly yourself, put some in water. If there is sawdust, it will float to the surface. If there is dye, the water will get coloured. If there is red brick powder, it will sediment faster than the real chilli.Our chilli powder is made from organically grown chillies, without the use of any additives.10. Sesame seeds black11. TurmericTurmeric pdrTurmeric powders sold in the market is further adulterated with deadly chemicals, making it further toxic. It is found to be mixed with starch powder or saw dust dyed yellow with coal tar dyes including metanil yellow or with extremely toxic substances like lead chromate which is cheaply available. Lead poisoning can cause or worsen anaemia, abdominal pain, neurological problems, kidney damage, hypertension and foetal distress.Our turmeric is organically grown, boiled, dried and powdered without any additives. It gives a distinct aroma which instantaneously wins the approval of most of our customers.

Candles provide not only a gentle glow of light but also create a pleasant atmosphere by diffusing precious scents while burning. Light an Essence Aromathologia Scented Candle for relaxing, while meditating or praying, while bathing, or to evocate memories of forest and vast ocean, or to enhance the mood, uplift the spirits, open the heart to emotions and clear the mind. Essence Aromathologia Scented Candles are available in the same twelve fragrances as the Essence Aromathologia Natural Blends. Christmas Eve, Concentration, Himalayan Forest, Indian Summer, Joy Meditation, Ocean Breeze, Quietude, Repose, Romance, Strength, Vitality joyous heart, harmony,sensous delight, loving heart, spiritual atmosphere, vastness, relaxing,restful sleep,sensual,energywell-being.

Essential oils and aromatic essences extracted from flowers, fruits, leaves, stalks, woods, roots and resins are a magnificent gift of nature and also a powerful concentrate of energy and vitality. They represent the life-force of plants in their pure states. They are a joy to the senses. Their action is aimed at reestablishing and maintaining the harmonious balance of mind, body and spirit, according to an integral vision of well-being. Essence Aromathologia products are based on an accurate and precise choice of natural, pure essential oils that have been tested for the qualities they provide of comfort, beauty and pleasure.

The Organic Pulses are widely demanded in the market as no alternative is available for the same in terms of quality and freshness. The Pulses are cultivated using traditional practices avoiding the use of harmful chemicals. 1. Brown channa2. Channa dal3. Green gram whole4. Mung dal5. Toor dal6. Urad dal split with skin7. Urad dal split wo skin8. Urad dal whole9. Horsegram10. Roasted gram

Nature's most effective gift to mankind contains all useful elements, a complete spectrum of essential vitamins large quantities of Vitamin C, A, B & E minerals, amino acids, and dietary fibers. Key Benefits of Wheat Grass Powder : Helps Enhance hemoglobin levels and heart functions An excellent detoxifying and rejuvenating agent Helps Aid digestion and prevents constipation Helps Improve mental balance & stimulates brain and nerve functions Helps control diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure A great help in all kinds of skin disorders Known to be an excellent antiseptic. Arrests growth of unfriendly micro-organisms Helps Prevent graying of hair and reduces dandruff Is easily absorbed by tissue and helps refine it Helps clean the liver and dissolve lung scars Helpful in case of toothache, tooth decay, pyorrhea and sore throats Helps Remove heavy metal and drug deposits from the body Helps Aid in the inhibition and dissolution of cancerous tumors

Honey Honey lends a sweet, rich taste to foods when used in place of sugar. Produced by honey bees, honey has 64 calories per tablespoon. Honey is sweeter than sugar and has a higher moisture content. Foods baked with honey brown faster than those baked with sugar. To substitute honey for sugar in recipes, Ohio State University recommends using three-quarters cup of honey for every one cup of sugar called for in the recipe. Decrease the liquid in the recipe by one-quarter cup for every one cup of honey added. Decrease oven temperature by 25 degrees when baking items made with honey to prevent excess browning. Agave Agave nectar comes from the blue agave cactus. Agave is high in fructose, which gives it its sweet taste. A teaspoon of agave syrup has about 20 calories. Agave can be substituted for sugar in baking and other recipes. Reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe equivalent to the amount of agave added. Stevia Stevia comes from the leaves of the stevia herb Stevia rebaudiana. The leaves themselves can be added to hot liquids such as tea to lend sweetness, but usually the leaves are dried and ground into a fine powder which can be sprinkled in beverages or onto fruit or cereal like sugar. Stevia is much sweeter than sugar and has no calories. Commercial stevia sometimes includes inert ingredients to equate stevia and sugar measurements for ease of substitution. Use stevia in recipes calling for sugar, but the amount needed may be much less, depending on the stevia formulation.

When people think about eating nuts, the first thing that comes to mind is often the calories or the fat they contain. It is sad to see how much we are concernedworried about these factors nowadays, to the point where it affects our reasoning abilities. Although it is true that nuts have a high energy value because of their fatty acid content, this fact alone should never be the sole reason for our food choices in our deliberations. After all, there are calories in everything we eat. In fact, there are just as many calories in omega-3 oil and protein as there are in the same amount of lard and refined sugar! And yet we make a qualitative difference between these foods which influences our decision in order to make a healthier choice. At PRANA, we believe the same kind of distinction needs to be made with nuts. Truth be told, nuts are some of the most nutritiously complete foods on earth! Their vitamin and mineral content is often much higher than that of other common foods in our diet, with enough protein, fibre and essential fatty acids to rival even a typical, so-called “complete” meal. By the way, the most common type of fatty acids present in nuts is monounsaturated; a type of fat that presents no health risk for us, and which is even said to have protective qualities for our cardiovascular system! Certainly we can’t say the same for the oil in chips and French-fries…

Organically grown foods are becoming more popular as people worry more about the health and the safety of the food they eat. What is organic food? Where can you buy organic products? According to the USDA, organic foods are described as: Organic meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, bioengineering or ionizing radiation. Organic food advocates claim that organically grown foods are safer and more nutritious than foods raised with non-organic methods such as pesticides, non-organic fertilizers, antibiotics and hormones. Many people just don't trust these chemicals and don't want to put them into their bodies. Since virtually all non-organically produced foods contain residues of pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals, the only way to avoid them is to buy organic foods. To be certified as organic, food products need to come from farms and processing plants that are certified as organic. This means that they are inspected by certified government officials to ensure that organic farms are up to USDA organic standards. The inspectors make sure that only organic methods are used and that the environment is not contaminated with pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or other non-organic compounds. Organic Labeling Foods that are organically grown can state that fact on the label. This makes shopping easier for those of us who want to buy organic foods. It is important to understand exactly what organic labels mean. "100% Organic" Foods that are labeled as 100% Organic must contain all organically grown ingredients except for added water and salt. "Organic" Foods that are labeled as Organic need to contain at least 95% organic ingredients, except for added water and salt, plus they must not contain sulfites added as a preservative. Sulfites have been known to provoke allergies and asthma in some people. Up to 5% of the ingredients may non-organically produced. "Made with Organic Ingredients" Product labels that claim Made with Organic Ingredients need to contain at least 70% organic ingredients, except for added water and salt. They must not contain added sulfites, and up to 30% of the ingredients may be non-organically produced. Food products made with less than 70% organic ingredients may state which ingredients are organic, but they can not claim to be organic food products. What Makes Organic Foods Better Than Non-Organic Foods? Organic foods do not contain dangerous pesticides. Although studies show that the minimal amounts of residues of chemical pesticides found on non-organically grown foods are not dangerous to your health, many people just don't believe it. Studies show that children who maintain conventional diets have more pesticides in their bodies than those who eat organic foods. Some experts believe that these pesticides may possibly lead to problems impeding with normal neurological development. Many organic food advocates also wish to avoid the antibiotics and growth hormones that are used on conventionally grown farm animals. These substances pass from the dairy products and meat we eat into our bodies. This use of antibiotics may be one of the causes of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Organic food advocates also claim that organic foods are more nutritious than conventionally grown foods. There isn't much evidence to show that organic foods contain any more nutrients than non-organic foods; however some organic produce contain more vitamin C and higher quality protein content. There is also evidence that animals grown with organic feeds tend to be healthier than animals fed conventional feeds. Organic farming is not only better for the animals, it is better for the environment. Organic farms are much more compatible with wildlife and land conservation programs. Are Organic Foods Worth the Cost? This is a question that more and more consumers say "yes" to every day. Organic foods are more expensive to grow than conventionally grown foods and that cost shows up in the higher prices in the grocery store. The choice to add organic foods to your diet may cost a bit more money, but for that price, you are buying the reassurance that you're making healthy decisions for our own health and your family's health.

Do organic skin care products work? These organic cleanser reviews will help environmentally aware consumers choose an effective, green facial product. Buying organic skin care products is a good way to encourage environmentally-friendly farming practices while reducing the number of chemicals taken in by the body. Still, it can be difficult for consumers to find products that are truly organic,some of which have been linked to cancer and other health concerns. It can be difficult for consumers to differentiate between the truly green products and the pretenders. Another question facing consumers is whether organic skin care products work as well as their chemically-based counterparts. Do they clean thoroughly and safely? When it comes to quality organic products, the answer is usually "yes."    However, consumers should be aware that the following drawbacks may apply to some organic cleansers:   * lack of a "squeaky clean" feeling due to the absence of harsh chemicals and addition of natural oils   * strong herbalearthy scent   * higher cost than chemical-based products   * rarely, breakouts andor redness due to allergies to one or more of the natural ingredients The organic cleanser reviews below include only those products that clean effectively and contain mostly or entirely organic, all-natural ingredients

Masala chai is unique beverage with more than 5000 years of history. According to some legends it was invented by a king in the ancient courts of India & Siam who protected the recipe as one of his treasures. However, its root can be traced to Indian science of ayurveda. 100% natural wax bee & coconut Scented with the unique smell of masala chai Most of the components of this candles are being sourced locally, supporting local enterprises. All the components are 100% bio-degradable, re-usable and recylable

We are suppliers of quality herbal tea, spices, herbs and organics Our Herbs and Spices are strictly grown under ORGANIC conditions, HYGIENICALLY collected and packed. These are rich in active principles, which are responsible for therapeutic properties. Annaiorganic has introduced a variety of herbal teas that balances Health in natural way, according to India's Vedic System popularly known as " Ayurveda ". They all are Mild and Natural having many Medicinal properties. They can not only prevent but also treat various disorders with soothing and relaxing effect without any harm. * A House of Herbal Teas, Spices & Herbs * Pure Ayurvedic Refreshing Drink * Ayurvedic Blend - no black tea * Free from Caffeine & Tannin * No Tea Leaves * Keeps MIND Fit * Makes BODY Active * World's Finest Quality SPICES & HERBS * Organically Grown

Methods of Use Essential oils can be used separately or blended according to preference, intuition, or physical, psychological and emotional condition. There are different ways to absorb their pleasures and benefits. Massage Massage is the most common method of application and among the most pleasant of experiences. It effectively helps the skin to absorb the oils, facilitating their action. We recommend a dilution of 2.5%, equal to about 12 s of pure essential oil in 25 ml of a vegetal base oil. But for the treatment of children only 2-3 s should be used. Bath Pour 6-8 s of pure essential oil or blended oil into hot water in a tub and spread the oil out uniformly on the surface. Immerse yourself for 10-15 minutes, breathing in the vapors. Sauna Pour 4-6 s of pure essential oil or blended oil into a bowl of water, and after spreading it out uniformly on the surface, pour the contents bit by bit onto boiling stones. The vapors produced in this way will have an added supportive effect in the process of detoxification. Vapors Pour 4-5 s of pure essential oil or blended oil into a basin of boiling water. Bend over the basin with head covered by a towel and inhale the vapors, allowing them to act on the skin of your face. It is advisable to close or protect your eyes to avoid any irritation. Direct inhalation Pour 2-3 s of pure essential oil or blended oil onto a cotton handkerchief from which the aroma can then be inhalated. Room diffuser Add 3-6 s of pure essential oil or blended oil to water, then place the water in the container of the room diffuser. Light the candle for 10 minutes, allowing the aroma to spread into the atmosphere.

Garlic can also be good for our scalp and hair, as well as for our body. Garlic stimulates the flow of blood to the scalp and help remove any harmful toxins, which is an important consideration in caring for the growth of our hair and in helping to prevent hair loss. Adding a garlic extract to shampoo can help to strengthen hair and stop any breakage, while at the same time, adding good body to the hair and a nice gloss. If you have dry hair or maybe an itchy scalp, a garlic extract type of shampoo will give you relief from many of those nasty symptoms. An hour before bedtime, slice open a clove of garlic and rub it on the hair loss area. Wait for an hour then massage the scalp with olive oil. Put on a cap and go to bed. In the morning, shampoo your hair. Repeat this remedy for a few weeks, and hopefully hair will stop falling out and re-grow.

At a dinner party tonight, I met a friend who has been taking fenugreek seed powder daily for the last 6 years. The result? Over this time period, he has been able to slowly reduce, and now stop his cholesterol medication. I like the way he approached this — he started by adding fenugreek to his daily routine, he stuck to it, monitored his blood lipid levels and worked with his doctor to reduce and then, when the time was right, stop his medication. Studies have also shown that fenugreek can help stabilize blood sugar in diabetics. It works so well that sometimes it can cause the blood sugar to dip too low, so be sure to talk to your doctor before trying it for this condition. It should also be used cautiously if someone is on blood thinning drugs, and it is not for pregnant women — but it is very effective post-pregnancy to encourage milk production

t’s only since the beginning of the 20th century that a large number of new synthetic chemicals have become a part of our food supply. Increasingly people are searching for foods that are closer to nature. Unfortunately, new work out the University of Michigan finds that eating organic food diet actually serves to skew a person’s perceptions about food, and not in a good way.   We assume these items are lower in calories, so it’s fine to indulge. Exercise is also seen as less necessary after eating a so-called “organic” desert. The disturbing study appears in the journal Judgment and Decision Making. These findings follow through on earlier work that shows food labels do spur misperceptions. Calling a food “low fat” on the label makes buyers think it has fewer calories. Those items labeled as “low cholesterol” are often judged as having less fat. American’s as a whole have a strong tendency to associate “organic” with healthiness according to experts. Researchers Jonathon P. Schuldt and professor Norbert Schwarz of the University of Michigan conducted two experiments to see if “organic” labels translated into “fewer calories” in the mind of the consumer. The first, involving 114 college students who were asked to read nutrition labels on cookies – they were described as either “Oreo cookies” or “Oreo cookies made with organic flour and sugar.” Both had 160 calories but participants were asked to rate whether they thought the cookies had fewer calories or more calories than other brands on a scale of 1 fewest calories and 7 most calories. Not surprisingly, the cookies described as “organic” were rated as having fewer calories than conventional cookies. The “organic” cookies got a rating of 3.9; the traditional ones got an average rating of 5.17. Participants also thought the “organic” cookies could be eaten more than the non organic ones.   The impact on calorie judgments was largest for those who held pro environment views, or those who valued organic methods in the first place. The second of the two studies involved 215 college students who read a story about a character who wanted to lose weight but wanted to skip her after dinner run. Participants read that she’d eaten either an organic or regular, non organic desert, then they responded whether it was okay for her to skip the run. Readers were more lenient to the character if she’d eaten the organic desert instead of the regular one. Both studies suggest that “organic” claims might not just foster lower calorie estimates, and have us eating more than we should of this food, but they may also have us thinking that we’ve already made progress toward losing weight, when in truth nothing has changed. It’s important to keep in mind that the word “organic” on a food label refers to how the food is processed, not to how much fat or calories it has.

Ashwagandha has been used as a sedative, a diuretic, a rejuvenating tonic, an anti-inflammatory agent, aphrodisiac and an immune booster. It is especially beneficial in stress related disorders such as arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, general debility, etc. It has also shown impressive results when used as stimulants for the immune system. It is considered as an adaptogen that stimulates the immune system and improves the memory. Ashwagandha increases the count of white blood cells and prepares the body to produce antigens against various infections and allergies. It is also considered as a tonic for the heart and lungs as its regular intake controls the blood pressure and regulates the heartbeat. It has a strong nourishing and protective effect on the nervous system. Health Benefits of Ashwagandha - It works as anti-inflammatory substance therefore helps in reducing swellings and restoring blood supply. - It relieves stress due to presence of vata suppressant properties which helps in nurturing nervous system. - It helps in promoting calmness and mental satisfaction in mind due to its good penetrating powers, which helps to counter negative adaptogens. - It has an excellent healing properties therefore has great effects in healing wounds and injuries. - It helps in relieving from the feel of numbness and burning sensation in extremities. - It helps in providing nourishment to the brain for its better function and greater ability to work. - It improves mental ability, helps in gaining retaining power and improves mental concentration. - Ashwagandha revitalizes body and decreases untimely fatigue caused due weak body strength accumulation of negative energies in the body. - It works as a rasayan i.e. a substance that helps in preventing early aging and rejuvenates whole body to provide youth. - It works as powerful immune booster that helps in fighting any foreign invasion in the body. - It is a powerful aphrodisiac thereby helps in enhancing the sexual powers and long lasting endurance. - It also helps in increasing sperm count and also the quality of sperms. - It gives good results in leucorrhoea, as it possesses the properties that suppress kapha. - It is also useful in upper respiratory tract infection URTI and in asthmatic conditions.

Natural and organic food not only tastes better than mainstream supermarket fare. It can also serve as a "supplement" to your health insurance policy, protecting you from developing heart and lung disease, Alzheimer's disease, a weakened immune system and inflammatory diseases like arthritis, according to Rita Greer and Dr. Robert Woodward, authors of Antioxidant Nutrition: Nature's Protectors Against Aging, Cancer and Degenerative Diseases. As Greer's and Woodward's book title implies, antioxidants-the nutritional buzzword of the new millennium-are one of Mother Nature's powerful dietary weapons. If your organic living regimen helps protect you from environmental pollutants and you consume a diet rich in organic fruits and vegetables, you're already ahead of the average American. "As a nation, we are sorely lacking in sufficient fruit and vegetable consumption, the main source of antioxidants in our diets," says Jackie Keller, founding director of NutriFit LLC, a Los Angeles company that specializes in personal catering, nutrition education and culinary accessories. She's also the author of Body After Baby: The Simple 30-Day Plan to Lose Your Baby Weight. "Most Americans have difficulty getting the recommended amount of fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet," echoes Dr. Ronald Steriti, a naturopathic doctor and medical advisor for Lifexpand.com, a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of health and dietary supplements. He makes a strong argument for buying organic produce: "In current American culture, quality is usually secondary to price in almost every area," he tells Organic Authority. "Unfortunately, this includes food. The quality of the fruits and vegetables available at grocery stores is terrible. Most are laden with toxic substances, such as sulfates on grapes, pesticides, etc. Very seldom do you see locally grown food. Also, many times fruits and vegetables are imported from foreign countries that use toxic pesticides that are illegal in the United States." Image Understanding the Science Understanding how antioxidants work requires you to add a new phrase to your vocabulary: "free radicals." "Free radicals are unstable molecules that are created during chemical reactions," Keller tells Organic Authority. "When a weak bond splits between two atoms, it can cause extra, volatile electrons to be left over. The result is a free radical, which is ready to attack nearby molecules and cause more free radicals to be created." Environmental pollutants-exhaust fumes, herbicides, cigarette smoke and the like-cause free radicals to form in the body, she explains, which can interfere with normal cell production. "When free radical production becomes excessive," she says, "damage can occur and accumulate. Free radicals are associated with diseases, as well as aging. Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals by donating an extra electron to them before they become destructive. Thus, antioxidants protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals." Shopping for Organic Food The produce aisle is key to ensuring your diet contains adequate antioxidants. You're looking for organic foods that are rich in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, selenium, zinc, manganese, copper and iron. Your top choices, according to Keller, are organic blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, papaya, cantaloupe, watermelon, mango, prunes, raisins, plums, oranges, red grapes, cherries, sweet potatoes, yams, kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, garlic, red bell pepper, onion, corn and eggplant. Dr. Steriti adds organic avocados, kiwifruit, nectarines, peaches, pears, grapefruit, lemons, apples and bananas to the list. Vitamin E requirements can be met by organic nuts, oils, bran, sesame seeds, tahini and oatmeal, according to Greer and Dr. Woodward. So, how many servings do you eat? As many as possible, making sure you consume at least five servings of organic fruits and vegetables a day. "You can't overdose on antioxidants if you're getting them from food," Keller says. "From a nutritional perspective, they are low in calories, high in fiber and water-rich-a real bonanza!" Tea Time When it comes to buying organic food, there are two other nutritional best bets sitting right on the grocery shelf: organic tea and organic cocoa. They don't replace the dietary need for fruits and vegetables, but they're great additions to your shopping cart.

Amla is an extensively used herb in making ayurvedic medicines. Amla is supposed to rejuvenate all the organ systems of the body, provide strength and wellness. According to ayurvedic experts regular usage of amla will make our live more then 100 years like a youth. Amla keeps us away from all the diseases by boosting our immune system. It is known as Emblica officinalis in biological terms and amlaki in Sanskrit language. It is the richest natural source of vitamin C.  Health Benefits of Amla  It is very helpful in skin diseases. - It promotes glow on skin and delays wrinkles or loosening of skin. It stimulates hair follicles thus promoting hair growth and also improves texture of the hair.  It prevents premature graying of hairs and dandruff. - Amla act as natural hair conditioner and provides good nourishment and also helps in normalizing blood supply   It acts as an effective natural cure for indigestion, acidity, constipation, gastric troubles, and flatulence.  It is helpful in improving liver function.  It helps in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar level.  It has very good results in chronic cough, child hood and allergic asthma and tuberculosis.  It provides nourishment to the nerves and is helpful in paralytic conditions. It also works as brain tonic and helps to alertness and memory.  It helps in improving quality of sperms due to its madhur sweet vipaka property. It also acts as anti-inflammatory agent thereby suppresses pain and swelling. - Amla finds great application in improving eyesight. - It also improves general health weakness and makes our bodys immune system strong therefore help to fight diseases.