Liquid Sunshine by Dr. Mubashir Shabil Billah

Liquid Sunshine Photograph

Mubashir Shabil Billah, MD Urology Resident, PGY-4 Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Ars Literarium Volume V The Old Delhi Market: A Photo Essay of Medicinal Spices Description and Photograph

There is great wisdom in the awareness of “knowing” what is unknown. The shop owners in the Old Delhi spice market are deeply connected to their ancestors. Since the 17th century, throughout the market, vibrant aromatic spices are sold and traded by 9th and 10th generations of families. Traditions are honored and richly woven into daily rituals that move life forward. Sustenance of mind, body and spirit is achieved through the preparation of flavorful foods meant to heal and nourish. The ancient Ayurvedic scripts mention the use of these spices in curing ailments.

Pictures of the market place. Center clockwise from top left spices: 1. Ginger (antinausea), 2. Coriander Seed (improves digestion), 3. Turmeric (anti- inflammatory), 4. Black Cardamon (respiratory health), 5. Cinnamon (hypoglycemic), 6. Cumin (lowers cholesterol).

Accompanying photograph is on the back cover.

Joseph Benevenia, MD & Laureen Benevenia Professor and Chair of Department fo Orthopaedics Rutgers New Jersey Medical School