Scientific name: Laminaria Japonica Other names: Algue Brune, Brown Algae, Brown Seaweed, Kelp, Kombu, Laminaire, Limu, Makombu Thallus, Sea Girdles Part used: stems Origins & Properties Laminaria arrived in China from Hokkaido, Japan in the late 1920s. Once in China,…
Blueberry, also called bilberry, is rich in vitamin C, but also provides iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. It has a record amount of flavonoids (polyphenols) with thinning, anti-cancer and antioxidant properties. Besides other phenolic components, the fruits contain a high…
Scientific name: Calluna Vulgaris Other Names: Brucaria, Heather Part used: flower Origins & Properties Heather is widespread in temperate areas throughout the northern hemisphere and thrives best when it has good exposure to sunlight. The plant is an evergreen shrub…
Scientific name: Crataegus monogyna aka Crataegus oxyacantha Other names: Hawthorn, common hawthorn or single-seeded hawthorn, may, mayblossom Part used: Leaves and flower Origins & Properties Hawthorn is a deciduous shrub or a small tree growing up to a height of 8 meters.…
Scientific name: Trigonella foenum-graecum Parts used: Seeds and Leaves Origins & Properties Fenugreek is believed to have been brought into cultivation in the Near East. Charred fenugreek seeds, carbon-dated to 4000 BC, have been recovered from Tell Halal, Iraq, and…
As we discussed in last week’s article, poor sleep has a negative impact on our immune system as it affects the capacity of immune cells to operate properly. One of the reasons for lack of good and restorative sleep is…
Sleep is a natural restorative process, it is essential for the body and allows it to get rest and prepare itself for the next day, but mostly sleep gives the opportunity to your cells to rejuvenate and to your brain…
The virtues of plants and natural remedies are no longer to be proven, and hundreds of years ago, our ancestors used products from nature to heal themselves. Plants are known to have all sorts of properties, from calming to stimulating…
Scientific name: Eschscholzia Other names: California poppy, golden poppy, California sunlight, cup of gold, Amapola de California, Eschscholzia californica, Yellow Poppy Part used: Leaves, flower, seeds Origins & Properties The genus was named after the Baltic German/Imperial Russian botanist Johann Friedrich…
Without air, we cannot live… the lungs are vital organs that play an essential role to keep us alive by providing the necessary oxygen for our cells and our brain to perform. This would be the ultimate reason why supporting and…
