The Benefits Of Vinegar
Vinegar is enjoyed all over the world, as a condiment or even as a beverage. It is especially popular in China, where it has enjoyed […]
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What Is Marker-Assisted Breeding?
Marker-assisted breeding or marker-assisted selection may be a new term for those of us outside the food and drink industry but it has enormous bearing […]
Fettucine with Peas, Asparagus, and Pancetta
Fettucine with Peas, Asparagus, and Pancetta is a classic Italian pasta dish that’s perfect for springtime. The combination of fresh vegetables, savory pancetta, and rich […]
Chilean Soapbark Tree (Quillaja saponaria)
The aqueous extract of the Chilean soapbark tree (Quillaja saponaria Molina) is made up of many bioactive triterpenoid saponins (Guo and Kenne, 2000). It has U.S. Food and […]
The Nile Tilapia
The Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) is a cichlid fish found in most of Africa and not just the Nile. It has found its way […]
Nettle Leaf For Detoxification, Purges And Flushing Out – Well That’s One Way Of Putting It !
If one plant had a universally acknowledged sense of causing us to flinch it would be the Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) with its nasty rash-like sting. I’m sure […]
The Properties Of Elderflower
The Elderflower (species: Sambucus nigra Family: Caprifoliaceae), or Sambucus, is a shrub growing all over the world. It is mostly found throughout the Northern hemisphere and has been much revered […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]