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 …
Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) is a Latin name meaning dew-of-the-sea. It is a traditional herb that has been used for medicinal purposes since Roman times. Rosemary has a long history of use in treating a range of conditions such as anxiety, blood pressure, influenza, colitis and digestive problems. Rosemary has been shown to increase blood flow …
Poppy seed has for centuries been a widely-used medicinal remedy. It is thought to be the world’s oldest naturally-occurring dietary fiber, with claims to being of medical value dating back to ancient times. Here we’ll examine some of the health and nutritional value of poppy seeds, as well as other edible seeds, that you may …
Many botanicals and herbal extracts are added to many products these days. But few have the therapeutic, nutritional and culinary values of peppermint. In the old days, chewing on a sprig of peppermint leaf was thought to help the patient suffering from stomachaches or upset stomach. Peppermint has antiseptic and antibiotic properties. It has been …