Herb & Plant Profiles | Hawaii Pharm Blog

Oct 17, 2018

STUNNING SAGE

The very name of the plant "salvia" is translated from Latin as "to be healthy". Hippocrates considered this herb to be sacred.

Oct 16, 2018

Lemon balm is a herbaceous perennial plant that has a distinctive lemon scent. It originates from the southeastern Europe, Mediterranean region, Central Asia and Iran. Lemon balm usually grows up to 70-150 cm in height. The leaves are similar to mint leaves and can vary in color from yellowish green to dark green. The flowers are small, white or light yellow and rich in nectar.

Oct 15, 2018

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HORSE CHESTNUT

Horse chestnut, or Aesculus hippocastanum, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Sapindaceae family and is native to South East Europe. It’s usually a large tree that can reach up to 39 m in height. The palmately compound leaves are oppositely arranged and have about 5–7 leaflets.

Sep 26, 2018

FINGER LEMON, OR BUDDHA’S HAND

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.

Sep 21, 2018

THE HOLY FRUIT

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.

Sep 18, 2018

SUPERB PUMPKINS

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.

Sep 07, 2018

THE POTATO PLANT

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.

Aug 10, 2018

ROSEMARY

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.

Jul 20, 2018

THE POWER OF MAGNIFICENT LOTUS

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.

Jul 19, 2018

YUMMY PERSIMMONS

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.