Bayberry (Chinese Waxberry)
The Chinese Waxberry or Bayberry (Myrica rubra Sieb. et Zucc. Family: Myricaceae) or Yangmei is a small evergreen tree found in much of south-east Asia and China that […]
FOOD AND DRINK
Black Cohosh And Hot Flushes
About two thirds of women at the climacteric age of 45 to 60 years will experience various complaints. This is the phase in the aging […]
Wood Apple (Kaitha)
The wood apple (a.k.a. Kaitha) (Feronia limonia syn. F. elephantum, syn. Limonia acidissima L. Family: Rutaceae) is a thorny tree found in regions of Southern India, […]
Devil’s Claw Extract
Devil’s Claw Extract (Harpagophytum procumbens L.) comes from Southern Africa and is known as the ‘spear plant’ because of its structural shape which allows it […]
The Nutrititive Properties Of Fenugreek Seed
The seeds of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum, Family: Leguminosae), have been an important spice throughout antiquity, and cultivated throughout the Mediterranean, North Africa and Indian sub-continent. The […]
Analysis Of Steviol Glycosides
Stevia (collectively the steviol glycosides), is now permitted for use as a sweetener in a host of products as in table-top products within the EU. One of […]
Davana Oil
Davana Oil (FEMA# 2359; CAS# 8016-03-3) is obtained by selective steam rectification of an essential oil from the plant Artemisia pallens (Walls ex. DC, Family: […]
What Essential Oils Are Used To Relieve A Cough
Essential oils for cough offer many possibilities for healing this particular issue. They have considerable appeal because they are derived from natural sources. All are […]
What is Oolong Tea?
Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea that falls between green tea and black tea in terms of oxidation. It is partially fermented, allowing it […]
Aspartame Losses in Products
For the product developer involved in the beverage industry, aspartame is still a respected high intensity sweetener, to be used to replace bulk sweeteners to […]
Selenium In Human health
♦ Selenium has a vital role to play human health, especially with the immune system and even in combating cancers. Selenium is an important nutritional […]
Killing Fish For Food
The preparation of fish for the market place, for culinary dishes, for any food product in fact places great reliance on the method of slaughter […]
The Large-Scale Manufacture of Casein From Milk
The large-scale manufacture of casein from milk involves several steps, from sourcing raw milk to processing it into various forms of casein for industrial use. […]
Arsh Kuthar Ras – Benefits
In Ayurvedic medicine, Arsh Kuthar Ras is used in the treatment of piles (haemorrhoids) and for indigestion. Its formulation, usually taken as a tablet, is […]
Orostachys japonicas (Herbal Treatment For Stomach Complaints)
The plant Orostachys japonicas A. Berger (family: Crassulaceae) or ‘wa-song’ is used mainly in Korean folk medicine as a health food, especially in treating gastric ulcers, hepatitis and haemorrhoids. Evidence […]
Stabilising Lemon Oils
Lemon oils along with other citrus oils are readily prone to oxidation and because of their insolubility in aqueous systems also need to be made available […]
The Benefits Of Rosehip Fruits
The Dog Rose (Rosa canina) is a common hedgerow prickly, thorny bush found throughout northern Europe. It is noted however for its summer flowers and […]
Semi-Sweet Biscuits
Consumption of biscuits is rising throughout the globe. Much of the increase is fuelled by improving lifestyles. Semi-sweet biscuits are the very type of baked […]
Tansy
Plant Description Tansy is an erect, rhizomatous, weedy perennial plant that grows about 7 feet (2 m) tall. The plant is found growing in vacant […]
Suo Yang (Cynomorium songaricum)
Cynomorium songaricum Rupt. Known in China as Suo Yang (Family: Cynomoriaceae) is an achlorophyllous parasitic herb found in the northwest of China. Parasitic plants and […]