Herb & Plant Profiles
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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KEEP CALM AND EAT BLUEBERRIES
Blueberries are rich in flavonoids, vitamins and minerals that are essential for our overall health. Blueberry, or Vaccinium myrtillus, is a wild, perennial, deciduous, low-growing shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family.
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BEARS LOVE IT
Nowadays there are over 200 species of raspberries. Some arctic species of raspberry are native to Alaska, the Aleutian Islands, and northern Asia; other species are native to eastern Asia and the Hawaiian islands; still others are native to Europe or to North America.
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CHIA WINS THE HEARTS OF ALL
Chia seeds are regarded as one of the most beneficial products on our planet as they are loaded with vitamins, minerals and other health-giving substances. Chia seeds are extremely nutritious and energy-boosting. It’s not for nothing the word “chia” in the ancient Mayan language means “strength”.
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