Parsley has a lot to offer to the health-conscious crowd. It is a common ingredient in natural health supplements and cancer treatment. There are a lot of places where you can buy parsley, especially in the United States. Parsley can be grown in the Mediterranean region and its native country of England. The parsley plant …
Situated in South Africa, the beautiful and picturesque country of Paprika is very well known for its great and unique taste of local paprika. Known since ancient times as a land of great spices and many varieties of plants, it gained worldwide recognition when world tour started in the early twentieth century. At present, the …
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Oregano originated from the Mediterranean region, specifically from regions near the Black Sea coast. This herb is well known for its numerous medicinal and culinary properties. For many centuries, people have been using Oregano as a spice, but now it has made its way to people’s homes as a supplement, food coloring agent, even as …
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When the nutmeg comes to mind, images of cooking with the spice come to mind. The flavor is spicy, sweet and yet very healthy. It makes a great addition to a wide variety of recipes. Nutmeg spice is a staple herb in Indian cuisine, is one of the main ingredients of curry, and has become …
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Marjoram has a great deal to offer as a tea. Marjoram tea is one of the most popular choices among herbal tea lovers because of its nutritional value, medicinal value and exotic tastes. Marjoram is an herbal plant with a scent that is spicy and sweet. It has a distinctive flavor with an undertone of …
Mace is actually a seed of a large evergreen shrub. The plant grows up to 1.5 meters high, with a gray-green bark. It is part of the mint family, Lamiaceae. Mace is commonly known in Europe as “mace pepper” because of its taste and smell. Nutmeg is the edible ground spice of many species of …
Lovage is a herb which is known for its many medicinal properties. It is also well known for being one of the world’s best-known herbal remedies. Lovage is known as santalum album or lily of the valley and was in fact one of the chief ingredients in the world’s first painkiller, aspirin. It was the …
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 …