Thyme has been used as a spice and a flavoring agent since early times. It is native to Northern Europe and Asia and is now grown in a wide variety of places throughout the world. It was probably first cultivated as a crop for eating and as a medicinal plant. It has multiple applications and …
Tarragon has a number of medicinal properties and is used extensively in many dishes. It is considered a mild laxative and can help prevent diarrhea by improving the digestion. It can also be useful for improving the strength of your bones and teeth. Tarragon is commonly used as a garnish in Italian dishes and is …
The spicy leaves of spearmint have many medicinal qualities that make them good for human health. Traditionally, spearmint has been employed for several purposes in the Middle East including seasoning food, treating toothaches, treating nausea and vomiting, and as a mosquito repellent. But in recent times, the aromatic and menthol essential oils of spearmint have …
Star anise is a traditional herb used by many people in Thailand and other parts of Asia. What exactly is star anise? Some people are under the misconception that common star anise and common anise just are not the same thing, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Star anise actually comes from a …
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Sorrel is a tall herb with stem a straight shape and dark green leaves that are about one to one and a half inches long. The plant is deciduous grass, which grows up to fifteen feet tall, but usually only reaches 8 or 9 inches in height. Its Palmetto side effects are primarily for stress …
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Sesame is a seed that has a lot of nutritional value. It is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, carbohydrates and essential oil. It has been used for many years in Chinese medicine. In the US, we have seen an upsurge in sales of Sesame Street toys and products, mainly because of the popularity of the …
Savoury foods have many health benefits. The most popular variety of savoury food is the one that has a sweet taste. This type of savoury contains sugar, salt, cream or butter with a small amount of fruit in it. A popular type of savoury dish in the UK is brie, a light breaded cheese. Other …
Clary sage (Sage aurantium) is a medicinal herb that has been used for thousands of years. It has been used for pain management, digestive aid, and as an expectorant. Many places around the world have good places for growing this herb. There are a few different places, though, that have high nutritional value for the …
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Saffron strands have been used for thousands of years. It has long been a popular spice and a popular luxury spice as well. In fact, saffron is the most popular spice in the world, second only to cinnamon. The health benefits and medicinal properties of the highly priced spice, lend it a tremendous value to …
The word “ruse” comes from Latin origins, meaning “thread”. In Greek, the word is referred to as rouse or Russell which means “thread-like”. The plant derives from a root that has a terminal leafy stem, and a single flower that grows on the inflamed and swollen base. The flower heads are surrounded by a band …