Herb & Plant Profiles
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.
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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.
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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.
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ORANGE MANDARIN
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.
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BURDOCK ROOT
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.
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DELICIOUS LYCHEE FRUIT
Lychee is a popular and extremely delicious summer tropical fruit that is loaded with health benefits. The Lychee tree is called Litchi Chinensis and belongs to the Litchi genus, Sapindaceae family. It is native to China. The fleshy fruits can be spherical, oval or heart-shaped, about 5 cm long and 4 cm wide. The skin of the fruit is quite thin, robust and red or pink-red when ripe. It can be smooth or covered with sharp bumps.
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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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