Shambhala (Seeds), 1 kg

It goes by many names in different cuisines around the world: fenugreek, fenugreek herb, Greek hay, Greek goat clover, Greek lentil, trigonella, camel grass. Most strikingly, of course, is SHAMBALA. This favorite plant of the Indians bears the name of the legendary country that holds the highest secrets of Tantrism and Buddhism, which calls for a respectful and attentive attitude towards this plant.

A plant with such a beautiful name as the fairy-tale country "Shambala" simply must possess some unique and miraculous properties. Fenugreek, as this plant is also called, does indeed possess, besides its unique taste and aroma, many amazing qualities.

Shambala is a favorite plant of Indians. The leaves and tender stems are used in food. Its square-shaped, flat brownish-beige seeds are indispensable in many vegetable dishes.

Indian women eat Shambala seeds with unrefined palm sugar after childbirth to strengthen their backs, restore strength, and stimulate breast milk production.

Shambala stimulates digestion and heart function, and helps with constipation and colic. Like coriander, Shambala is easy to grow yourself, in a garden plot and even on a windowsill.

Shambala grows in southeastern Europe, India, Argentina, Egypt, France, and Morocco. It has a pleasant slightly bitter taste and a specific, unparalleled aroma.