Scientific name: Ascophyllum nodosum Other names: Brown Seaweed, Norwegian kelp Part used: Thallus Origins & Properties A common large brown seaweed, dominant on sheltered rocky shores. The species has long strap like fronds with large...
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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...
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Scientific name: Ananas Sativa Other names: Ananas comosus, Pineapple Part used: Fruit Origins & Properties Ananas is a genus of plants in the Bromeliad family, native to South America and Central America. Pineapples contain vitamin C, folic...
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Scientific name: Thea sinensis, Camellia sinensis Part used: Leaves Origins & Properties Tea originated in China, probably near the Yunnan/Vietnam border. Cultivation of the plant then spread through China and into Taiwan and Japan. Camellia...
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Scientific name: Fucus Vesiculosus Other names: Kelp, Bladderwrack, bladder fucus Part used: Thallus Origins & Properties It lives on rocks, cliffs, beaches of the Atlantic and Mediterranean colder waters. It can take several days out of...
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Scientific name: Vaccinium myrtillus Other names: Airelle – Dyeberry – Bilberry Part used: Leaves, Fruit Origins & Properties The blueberry, also known as bilberry plant, is a low-growing shrub native to northern Europe, but is...
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Scientific name: Borago Officinalis L Origins & Properties Borage is a beautiful flowering plant that grows in the wild in the Mediterranean. It is cultivated and used widely throughout Europe for its healing properties and for a nice...
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Scientific name: Panax ginseng Other names: Asian Ginseng, Chinese Ginseng, Guigai Part used: Roots Origins & Properties Asian ginseng grows in northern China, Korea, and Russia; its close relative. Dried, unprocessed ginseng root is called...
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Scientific name: Eucalyptus globulus labill Other names: Tasmanian Blue Gum, Eurabbie, eucalyptus tree, ironbark, bloodwood and gum tree Part used: Leaves Origins & Properties Eucalyptus globulus is native to the state of Tasmania...
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Scientific name: Malpighia glabra Other names: Barbados Cherry, West Indian Cherry, Cerisier Part used: Fruit Origins & Properties The acerola is typically found in dry, thorn-woodlands as a deciduous tree. It grows in San Diego County...
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Let’s set the scene. Imagine yourself walking into a beautifully lit room, setup with yoga mats, blocks, bolster and eye pillows with a scent burning in the corner of the room. A calming scent fills your lungs while you take your spot and ground...
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What is Aromatherapy? With the development of strong allopathic medication to treat health issues, like antibiotics and steroids, the side effects which result in extended use of this sort of medication has become a common feature today. As an...
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