At Utama Spice, we strongly believe that when it comes to skincare and our health, we should only use products that won’t harm us. Our skin our biggest organ and what you put on your skin is readily absorbed which is why it is so important to be mindful of the...
Though malaria gets all the press for it’s deadly virus, dengue is no laughing matter either. The virus is a huge problem in Indonesia, with the tropics being an ideal breeding ground for the dengue carrying mosquitoes. In fact 1/3 of the worlds population lives in...
Mint has long become synonymous with freshness, and cleanliness. From its cool tingle running down your throat as you inhale its deep essence, to its fresh blast as you exhale it into the world, leaving the air around you seeming oddly cleaner. But where did this all...
Patchouli is a herb native to the Asian tropics, it is part of the mint family. The name Patchouli comes from the Tamil(in the Indian sub continent) word patchai, meaning green, and ellai meaning leaf. Not content with just being a green leaf, this plant produces a...
Nutmeg known as Pala in Indonesian, exemplifies warmth, and spice. It conjures a duality of images of warm carefree tropical nights, and cool winters sat by a fire. It is the scent of Christmas, heating you up in an inner hug of warmth, with aromas floating around you...
The Soya Bean has quickly become a multifaceted, multifunctional crop, from famous high protein vegetarian meals like tofu, and tempeh, to oils and milks. The plant is widely used in vegetarian food, due to its complete amino acid profile, which is rare among plant...
Chances are you’ve seen, smelled, and/or tasted Lavandula (Lavender) at some point in your life. It is widely used in soaps, lotions, perfumes, teas and potpourri. It’s incredible antiseptic, antifungal, healing properties make the essential oil a staple oil to have...
