Posts covering ingredients found in food.
Acanthopanax koreanum
Acanthopanax koreanum is a medicinal plant in the Araliaceae family which has been extensively used in Korea. The roots and stem barks of A. koreanum […]
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The Power Of Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood is a slow-growing, semi-parasitic tree which constitutes the plant genus, Santalum. It is found growing as native throughout to South Asia, Oceania, and the […]
The Issues And Health Benefits Of Chewing Betel Nut
Betel nut or perhaps betel quid as it is more commonly known is regularly chewed by those as a recreational drug in various parts of […]
Grape Seed Oil Loveliness
Grape seed Oil which we also calls sometimes grape seed or grape oil is simply an oil pressed from the seeds of grapes and is […]
The Benefits Of Blood From Beef Cattle
It may seem odd to think that blood might be treated as a health food. Blood from beef cattle could certainly fall into this category. […]
Arugula – Great For Salads And Just As Great For Health
Arugula which is also known as rocket, taramira or rucola is a popular salad leaf with many health benefits. It belongs to the same family of […]
The Health Benefits Of Nutmeg
Nutmeg is a popular spice. Many health benefits based on traditional folk medicine are ascribed to it. These include:- pain relief, soothe indigestion, improves cognitive function. Less […]
For The Love Of Allspice
Allspice is a cured, unripe berry from a tropical evergreen tree. This powerful spice comes from the dried fruit of the pimento tree. It is often called […]
Obesity Is Tackled With ‘Fake’ High-Protein Diets
High protein diets have been known for many years to tackle obesity and being overweight. However, hunger suppression can be achieved using much simpler diets […]
What Is Guar Gum?
Guar gum is obtained from the seed of the guar plant, Cyanaposis tetragonolobus, in the Leguminosae family, and has the general structure of galactomannans. The […]
All Hail To Soya
Soya or just soy (Glycine max. L.) has developed into one of the most important nutritional foods throughout the world with strong health benefits. It […]
The Benefits Of Brewer’s Spent Grain (BSG)
Brewers’ spent grain (BSG) is the main by-product of the brewing industry. It is the insoluble cereal residue that is separated from the mash before […]
Japanese Study Shows That Vitamin C Helps Prevent Stroke In Non-Smokers
Could it be possible that vitamin C helps prevent stroke? Antioxidants have long been regarded as positive contributors to health. Vitamins C & E for […]
Achillea millefollium
Achillea millefolium L. (Asteraceae) is a perennial herb used in Mexican folk medicine. It’s common name is Yarrow or Milfoil. It is commonly used to […]
Kappaphycus alvarezii
Kappaphycus alvarezii is also known as the Elkhorn Sea Moss. It is a red algae or seaweed which is an important commercial source of carrageenans. […]
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
The multipurpose Camellia oleifera oil offers amazing benefits for skin and hair. It is known that Geishas kept their skin soft, supple and young using this oil […]
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosehips are a fantastic nutritional health source but the seeds also yield an excellent oil which is composed of omega-6 (45 percent) and omega-3 (35 […]
Cedarwood
Cedarwood is highly pungent with a resinous, spicy and woody aroma. It has excellent antimicrobial properties and is used to clean skin, especially oily skin. It […]
Carrot Seed Oil
Carrot seed oil is an extraordinary therapeutic product for the skin. When added to carrier oils it is used to soothe dry and matured skin. […]