Herb & Plant Profiles
DO YOU EAT BUCKWHEAT?
Buckwheat is one of the most popular gluten-free foods all over the world. It’s extremely rich in antioxidants and minerals. In addition to numerous health benefits, it’s also very tasty, simple to make and affordable. So it’s obvious that the advantages of consuming buckwheat are overwhelming.
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THE POWER OF GREEN TEA
Green tea, or Camelia sinensis, is an evergreen little tree or bush that is native to Southeast and East Asia and Indian subcontinent. Camelia sinensis is grown mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. The plant belongs to the Theaceae family. Its leaves are generally used for making tea. Green, black and oolong types of tea are all produced from the leaves of the same plant but they are processed differently. Black tea is fermented, oolong tea is semifermented and green tea is not fermented at all.
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SUGARY LICORICE
Licorice is one of the most beneficial healing herbs. Native to south-eastern Europe and south-west Asia to Iran. Licorice is usualy associated with candy but not everyone knows that it used in medicine for long time. Keep reading to learn more about its health benefits...
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THE FRUIT OF THE ANGELS
Papaya, or Carica papaya, is a perennial, tropical fruit plant, one of the 22 species included in the genus Carica of the Caricaceae family. It is also referred to as pawpaw or papaw in European countries and Australia, fruita bomba in Cuba and mamao in Brazil. The plant originated from Central America and Mexico. Typically, papaya grows in tropical areas all over the world.
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LITTLE SECRETS OF STAR ANISE
Star anise is getting more and more popular among spice lovers around the world due to its excellent taste and peculiar shape. Moreover, it has a great medicinal value along with widespread culinary use.
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ENIGMATIC QUINOA
Quinoa is rich in protein and does not contain gluten. It’s a good news for them who support healthy life style, diet and have allergy. They are many varieties of Quinoa throughout the world. The most popular are White Quinoa, Red Quinoa and Black Quinoa.
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THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT TANSY
Tansy, also known as Tanacetum vulgare, is a perennial, herbaceous flower that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to moderate areas of Asia and Europe but it has also been introduced to some other regions of the world, including North America. The plant has a straight, stout, a bit reddish stem that can grow up to 50-150 cm in height. The fragrant, fern-like leaves are alternately arranged. The flowers are bright yellow and resemble small golden buttons.
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FROM HAWTHORN WITH LOVE
Hawthorn is plant with simple leaves that are usually toothed or lobed. The white or pink flowers, usually in clusters, are followed by small applelike pomes that range from red to orange to blue or black.
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TENDER MAGNOLIA
The flowers can be used to make essential oil. Magnolia essential oil is used to calm nerves. The bark and flower buds are used in China.
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WHAT EVERYBODY OUGHT TO KNOW ABOUT RED CLOVER
Red clover, or Trifolium pratense, is a herbaceous, perennial, flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It originates from Europe, northwest Africa and Western Asia. Red clover can grow up to 20-80 cm in height. The leaves of the plant are usually trefoil and alternately arranged. The flowers are either purple or pinkish, about 10-15 mm long, gathered in a close-packed inflorescence.
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