Herb & Plant Profiles
AMLA, OR INDIAN GOOSEBERRY
Amla is a subtropical deciduous tree that is famous for its eatable fruit and is native to India. Since ancient times amla has been considered a symbol of good health in Ayurvedic medicine. The amla trees can be found in the Middle East and India. Some common names of this plant include Indian gooseberry, emblic, myrobalan, Malacca tree.
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A GIFT OF MOUNTAINS
Arnica montana is a beautiful aromatic flower known for its strong healing properties. This hardy plant can be found only in high altitude - in mountain meadows. It is a popular ingredient of homeopathic medicine as well as a topical preparation. This charming mountainous flower is a potent herbal remedy for many common bodily disorders.
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MILK THISTLE
Milk Thistle has been used for many years as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver, kidney and gall bladder problems. Milk Thistle is an herbaceous annual or biennial plant that can grow to be 10 feet tall. It has red or purple flowers. This plant has milky white fluid that comes from the plant’s leaves when they are crushed.
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RADISH
Do you like eating crunchy radishes? These low-calorie and refreshing vegetables are a popular ingredient of fresh spring salads. In fact, radish is known for its juicy, strong, a bit pungent and sometimes sweet taste. But aside from its wonderful gustatory qualities, this root plant is also a storehouse of essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients that are extremely beneficial for our health.
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VIOLA ODORATA
Viola odorata is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the genus Viola. This flower originates from Asia and Europe but it was also spread to Australia and North America. The other names of the plant include Banafsa, wood violet, sweet violet and common violet. Viola odorata can grow up to 4-6 inches in height.
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ARTICHOKE
Globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is an annual or perennial flowering plant that belongs to the group of thistles. This healthy vegetable is native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. The plant can grow up to 1.4-2 m in height. The leaves are lobed, silvery, glaucous green and can reach about 50-82 cm in length.
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JUICY GRAPEFRUIT
Grapefruit is one of the most beneficial fruits on the planet. Being very low-calorie, it’s extremely rich in vital antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Eating at least one grapefruit a day can help you stay healthy, strong and energized.
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SUNNY DOCTOR
Pineapple is native to South American and a part of Hawaiian folk medicine. It is one of the richest sources in the world of the enzyme bromelain. Bromelain is derived from the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus).
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CHARMING CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Chrysanthemum is the second most popular flower in the world after the rose. It is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Chrysanthemums originate from northeastern Europe and Asia. These flowers are sometimes referred to as chrysanths or mums. The plant is cultivated for both ornamental and medicinal purposes. Nowadays there are numerous horticultural varieties of chrysanthemums.
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THE ROLE OF HOPS
Hops is a tall, climbing perennial. The green stems are pencil-thick and covered in six rows of climbing barbs. They do not turn woody and can be trained to grow up raised wire runners to more than 9 m. Hops grow on trellises that are usually 5,5 m in height. The male flowers are yellowish-green and inconspicuous, while the female flowers are richly blossomed, producing a yellowish fruit. The plant has a very strong odour and an extremely bitter taste.
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