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Spices that Heal Us — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · English

What Spices that Heal Us covers in CBSE Class 6 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 6 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 English · 2026-27

Topics in Spices that Heal Us

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1. What is a spice?

  • A spice can be a seed, fruit, root, bark, leaf, or any other part of a plant used for taste and colour.
  • Spices are commonly found in the kitchen and are used in cooking.
  • The chapter connects spices with both food and simple home remedies.
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2. Daadi and the passing on of home remedies

  • Daadi learnt home remedies from her own grandmother when she was a child.
  • Daadi's grandmother used to find home remedies for weather-related common illnesses.
  • Daadi shared these natural cures with Vikram and Vaibhavi.
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3. Spices and their uses

  • Turmeric improves energy level and digestion.
  • Turmeric helps reduce body pain.
  • Fenugreek helps control sugar level and body weight.
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4. Important ideas for comprehension questions

  • The chapter shows kindness and care in family relationships.
  • The remedies are natural and simple.
  • The kitchen is shown as a place where useful knowledge is kept.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Spices used in food and home remedies

SpiceDaadi's home remediesTurmericFenugreekCumin seedsAsafoetidaCinnamon and cloveGinger

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Spices that Heal Us for CBSE Class 6 English?
Key topics in Spices that Heal Us include What is a spice?, Daadi and the passing on of home remedies, Spices and their uses, Important ideas for comprehension questions. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Spices that Heal Us for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 66 practice questions on Spices that Heal Us. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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