The Health Benefits Of Galangal
Trawling the superfoods in the local retailer always throws up some intriguing surprises. Firstly, you find galangal and it looks to all intents and purposes […]
FOOD AND DRINK
The Health Benefits Of Avocado
The avocado is nowadays thought as one of the healthiest fruits you can eat. The food is a well known source of carotenoids, minerals, phenolics, vitamins, […]
Comfrey
Comfrey (Symphytum spp.) derives its Latin name from the Greek word ‘symphis’ which means ‘growing together’. The plant became renowned in folklore for wound healing […]
Resveratrol In Red Wine Appears To Improve Blood Vessel Flexibility In Diabetics.
Resveratrol in red wine could reduce the impact of arteriosclerosis in those with type-2 diabetes by reducing the stiffness in arteries. Red wine is proving […]
Liver Cancer Could Be Reduced By Drinking Coffee
Coffee drinking could have real benefits in reducing, even preventing liver cancer according to a new study. Even drinking one cup of coffee could reduce […]
Does Half A Glass Of Wine Really Increase The Risk Of Breast Cancer ?
A number of headlines in the UK papers have been screaming almost literally that even half a glass of wine increases the risk of breast […]
Aniseed
Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) is full of sweet-shop memories but this powerful aromatic herb has been in use for millenia, not just in foods for flavour but as a […]
Yogurt Builds Better Bones
Consuming yoghurt appears to reduce your risk of osteoporosis especially in older men and women. A study in Ireland has found that older men and […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]