Autumn is not only a beautiful season, bright and unforgettable. At the beginning of autumn, the weather may be still warm, but it is necessary to dress warmly so as not to get sick. Let's talk about measures which can help to prevent colds.
Finger lemon is a very unusual citrus fruit which originates from the lower Himalayas and China. It’s often referred to as Buddha’s hand thanks to the shape of the fruit that is similar to the hand of praying Buddha. The mature finger lemon has long separate tentacles which resemble the fingers of the hand.
Sea buckthorn originates from the Himalayan highlands and is referred to as the "Holy fruit" by the local people. In China, the benefits of sea buckthorn berries have been known for about 12 centuries. And according to Mongolian legends, Genghis Khan and his army used these berries before every victorious battle.
What associations come to your mind when you think about pumpkins? Is it a pumpkin pie? Halloween and jack-o-lanterns? Or maybe pumpkin spice latte? In fact, apart from being so attractive, bright, plump and tasty, pumpkins are rich in essential nutrients and possess a great number of health benefits.
Potato, or Solanum tuberosum, is an upright, herbaceous, perennial, tuberous plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family. It originates from Central and South America, but nowadays it is widely naturalized. The plant can grow up to 0.6-1 m in height.
Rosemary is a widely used aromatic herb with a bunch of health-giving properties. It is often referred to as “The dew of the sea” or “Old man”. It was considered a sacred herb in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt thanks to its impressive medicinal power. Moreover, rosemary is a popular spice in the Mediterranean cuisine.
Lotus flower is one of the most acknowledged and beautiful flowers in the world. It has a great cultural and religious meaning in many Asian countries. It is a symbol of innocence, beauty, purity, rebirth and spiritual awakening. Despite the fact that lotus grows in dirty water, it still remains perfectly pure and attractive.
Persimmon is a bright orange, sweet fruit that originates from China. It is often referred to as the “Apple of the Orient” or the “Divine Fruit”. The persimmon tree belongs to the genus Diospyros. It can reach up to 10 m in height. The leaves are broad, lanceolate, dark green and hard. The flowers can be male and female, they are usually 2-2.5 cm wide.
Native to tropical area in Asia. Mandarin is a small citrus tree with fruit (usually not exceeding 4 m in height). The leaves are shiny, green and small. The flowers are borne singly or in small groups. They are white in color. Mandarins are small and oblate, has orange color, pulp is made up of several slices which are full of juice. Mandarins are generally peeled and eaten fresh.
Burdock (Arctium Lappa) is a biennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. The herb can reach up to 3 m in height. The leaves are alternately arranged, quite large, heart-shaped, hairy on the bottom part and having a long petiole. The purple flowers are united into flower heads which are grouped in clusters.