The Benefits Of Eyebright
The flower of Eyebright, also known as Euphrasia, looks a bit like a bloodshot eye, which may be why, since the 14th Century, the plant […]
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Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa)
A native plant of North America, Black Cohosh was used by Native American Indians over two hundred years ago for a variety of gynecological ailments […]
The Benefits Of Aloe vera
Aloe vera has been used for millenia for healing – its certainly not just a an attractive potted plant! Before we recognised its healing properties, […]
Basil For Herbal Treatments
Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is of course a favourite in the kitchen but its healing properties have been known for as long as its culinary […]
Manufacture Of Softgel Capsules
Introduction Softgel capsules are now leading the way in oral delivery of drugs, nutritional supplements, sports nutrition and other types of food. They are so […]
Inglehoffer – Hottest Mustards About!
Inglehoffer® as a brand name from Beaverton Foods have been making mustards and sauces for nearly a century now. When I think of Oregon this […]
Arnica: A Herbal Treatment For Bruises And Arthritis
Arnica grows in the mountains of Europe, Russia and North America. Mountaineers in the Alps were the first known users of Arnica on their tired […]
Neem Seed Oil
Neem Seed Oil is an important product used mainly as an insecticide. The oil is extracted from the Neem Tree (Azadirachtin indica). A herbal insect […]
Celery Seed
Celery Seed (Apium graveolens) is one of nature’s diuretic. Ancient Ayurvedic Indians prescribed celery seed to treat water retention, liver diseases and arthritis and these are […]
The Health Benefits Of Dandelion Root
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a herb which is rich in nutritious vitamins, minerals and detoxifying substances, that it was once known as ‘the official remedy […]
Vervain
Vervain (latin name: Verbena officinalis) is a valuable herbal. Early Christian folklore has it that vervain was used to staunch Jesus’ wounds once he […]
Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) – A Herbal Treatment For Premenstrual Tension
The Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) tree, commonly shortened to ‘vitex’, Abraham’s Balm, Monk’s Pepper, Lilac Chastetree, or the chaste tree as it is often known has been […]
Valerian, A Herbal Supplement For Influencing Mood
The plant Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) which is found throughout Europe and some Western parts of Asia could offer the insomniac some relief and relaxation by acting […]
UK Food Labelling And Packaging: What It Means !
Food labelling and how that food is packaged are one of the most important aspects of law when offering products for sale and for consumption. […]
The Critical Importance Of Magnesium in Nutrition And General Well-Being
♠ Magnesium helps regulate calcium transport and absorption ♣ It stimulates the secretion of the hormone calcitonin which helps the integration of calcium into bone and […]
Making Sauerkraut
How to make that well known classic the fermented cabbage dish known as sauerkraut at home. Sauerkraut or ‘sour cabbage’ in German is much better […]
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Widespread interest in the potential health benefits of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) especially in conjunction with polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) abounds. Animal studies […]
Beverages Showcased At IFE 2017
The IFE 2017 at the ExCel Arena in Docklands, London was the biggest to date and perhaps one of the best showcases for beverages in […]
Top Portuguese Cuisine
Portuguese cuisine deserves to be better known. Here we look at some of the key aspects of the cuisine. Portuguese cuisine combines both aspects of […]
Pseudostellaria heterophylla
Pseudostellaria heterophylla (Miq.) Pax is more commonly called Hai Er Shen (Kid Ginseng), Tai Zi Shen (Prince Ginseng) or False Starwort. It is a member […]