Herb & Plant Profiles
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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RED AND STRONG WITH VITAMIN C
Rose hips are the fruit of rose bushes. Fresh fruits can have more vitamin C than orange. The rose hips valued for their medicinal use come from two rose varieties: Rosa gallica and Rosa canina. They are native to Asia, Northern Africa and Europe.
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THE QUEEN OF FLOWERS
Rose is one of the most popular and adored flowers in the world. The rose flower is a symbol of beauty as the elegance of its delicate petals harmonizes with sharp thorns. Moreover, this flower represents love and romantic appeal.
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AROMATIC THYME
This pretty and aromatic herb attracts everybody’s attention by its wonderful healing properties and a great culinary value. The history of this plant is very rich as it has been widely used for various purposes since ancient times.
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MIND-BLOWING FACTS ABOUT JUNIPER
Juniper is a hardy plant that is able to withstand the difficult climates of the Arctic region, Alaska, subtropics and even grows high in the mountains. The highest juniper forest can be found at the altitude of about 4,900 m in the northern Himalayas and south-eastern Tibet. The useful properties of juniper were known and utilized in Ancient Greece and Rome.
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