Herb & Plant Profiles
GUARANA
Guarana, or Paullinia cupana, is a beautiful evergreen climbing shrub in the Sapindaceae family. Its branches can reach up to 12 m in length. The oval leaves have serrated margins. The bright red flowers grow in clusters. The fruit is bright yellow, and its top is red. Inside the fruit there are 1-2 oval seeds that are similar to grapes in appearance.
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MYSTERIOUS MISTLETOE
Mistletoe, or Viscum album, is a hemiparasitic, evergreen, circular-shaped shrub in the Santalaceae family. It can reach up to 50 cm in height. The plant originates from southern and western Asia and Europe. It usually grows on the branches of trees: its roots penetrate into the bark and spread in the wood.
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TRICHOSANTHES KIRILOWII
Trichosanthis (Trichosanthes Kirilowii) is a perennial flowering vine that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is native to China. This herb is included into the list of the 50 fundamental herbs utilized in traditional Chinese medicine. Trichosanthes Kirilowii can grow up to 6 m in height.
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WOOLLY FERN PROFILE
Woolly Fern is an evergreen or perennial rhizomatous fern in the Dicksoniaceae family. It originates from China and Thailand. The stems can grow up to 1 m in height, when upright, but they are often procumbent and form colonies of plants in the forests or abandoned areas. The fronds can reach up to 3 m in height.
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TYPHA ANGUSTIFOLIA FACTS
Typha (Typha Angustifolia) is an aquatic perennial marsh herb in the Typhaceae family that can grow up to 3 m in height. It grows throughout the Northern hemisphere mainly on brackish soil. The plant can be found near the ponds, ditches, swamps, lakes, slow-flowing rivers, etc. The sword-shaped leaves are narrow, flat and about 3’-6’ tall.
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THE POWER OF PLUMED COCKSCOMB
Plumed Cockscomb is an amazingly beautiful flower that is popular not only among gardeners but also among doctors and even cooks. It originates from Africa and Asia. Celosia Argentea is an annual, tropical, herbaceous plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is upright, many-branched and can reach up to 40-200 cm in height.
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THE FRUIT OF PARADISE
Pomegranate is often referred to as the fruit of paradise. In ancient times, it was believed that pomegranate supports the body and awakens true love in the soul. Scientists have proven that this exotic delicacy strengthens immune system and fights many diseases.
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LOQUAT, OR ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA
Loquat is an evergreen flowering tree or shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family and is native to China. It has a short trunk, a rounded crown and lanate twigs. The height of the plant can vary from 3 to 10 m. The leaves are alternately arranged, about 10-25 cm long, dark green, tenacious, coriaceous, with serrated edges and hairy underside.
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DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CARAWAY SEEDS?
Caraway is one of the most ancient spices known to people. The seeds of the plant have a powerful healing effect. The useful properties of caraway are widely used in folk medicine and healthy eating. The range of diseases that are cured with the help of caraway is huge. Regular consumption of this spice in food is an excellent prevention and support to the body.
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CLOVES: AN AROMATIC SPICE
The pungent and savory aroma of cloves makes any dish more appetizing and attractive. In fact, cloves are not only an important ingredient of many east Asian dishes but also a cure for a number of health disorders. Despite their small size, cloves have a rich chemical composition and a great health-giving power.
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