Black licorice seems like it should be one of the healthiest treats around. Since many candies are packed full of calories and fat, licorice should be no different. After all, licorice seems to be on the healthier side. As sugary candies go, black licorice isn’t very nutritious by any means. That being said, licorice can …
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Lemon grass comes from the Syzygium aromaticum plant, a composite member of the lemon family. In countries where this plant grows, it is commonly used as a health tonic for promoting general well being, treating skin problems and treating urinary tract infections. It is considered a weed in most areas of the world outside of …
Lemon verbena is a common flowering plant found throughout the United States. It grows in the southern half of the nation. There are many medicinal and recreational uses for this aromatic weed. It was once highly prized by Native Americans for its medicinal and culinary uses. Today, we enjoy many of the same culinary and …
Lavender is a popular plant that is growing in almost all parts of the globe. Even though it is a perennial herb, some varieties are fast growing and they can grow up to fifteen feet high. The flower buds are usually yellow in color. Lavender is also known for the many health benefits it offers …
Hyssop (Anethum graveolens) is an old, native plant from India. It grows abundantly in the eastern Himalayan regions. The root of hyssop has been identified as a potential source of numerous health benefits, especially for treating several ailments of the intestinal tract, throat, skin, kidneys, breasts, pancreas, lungs, gallbladder, kidney, bladder, stomach, gall bladder, hemorrhoids, …
Japanese horseradish is a plant that grows well in streams and paddy fields in mountainous regions in Japan. It is also grown in other places of Asia, particularly China, Korea, New Zealand and North America, where it is often sunny and warm. These plants are known for its flavor and spiciness, and it has been …
According to the book “National Health and Nutrition Guide”, by Michael T. Fiore, M.D., and others, horehound is the third-leading selling herbal supplement in mainstream retail channels in the U.S. Horehound has also led the list for five consecutive years. It is considered a premium health supplement, according to National Health and Nutrition Review. So, …
Grains of Paradise are tasty and flavorful, but these little seeds are also packed with health benefits you may not be aware of. With origins dating back centuries, these superfoods are grown throughout the world and are used to add flavor and color to foods, for medicinal purposes, as well as for consumption as a …
Cilantro is an old herb that appeared in various cultures and geographical places across the globe. It was once the foul scent of coriander which prompted its widespread use as a spice, since the ancients thought that anything with so strong and unpleasant scent must surely have strong medicinal and/ or preventative properties. This gave …
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When you hear the name of “Borage” you may instantly think about the Alaska fishing lodge. However, Borage isn’t from Alaska and it doesn’t grow there either. In fact, Borage is a type of herb that is native to the cold northern regions of North America. This aromatic herb has a variety of uses in …