Tomatoes are sometimes regarded as a fruit, and sometimes as a vegetable. They too have been a staple ingredient in so many cuisines around the world. Many of the world’s most popular cuisines feature tomatoes, such as pasta, pizza, burger, sandwich, salads, soups, etc. Their easiness to cultivate and their fast growth cycle is also […]
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Vitamin C benefits is often proclaimed as the secret to a prime immune system, but then there are more functions of vitamin C 1000 mg benefits compared to merely being just that. A lot of our body’s most important components, starting from the skin, ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels are made and maintained with the […]
Granadilla (Passiflora liguralis) is a variant of passion fruit that is first grown in South America’s Andes Mountains, spanning from Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, to Venezuela. In where it comes from, it is called “granadilla”, but outside that, it is just known simply as “passion fruit.” Granadillas are round yellow or orange shaped with light […]
Maypops fruit (Passiflora incarnata) is a stunningly beautiful purple flower, native to the Americas and have been used as a folk medicine for treating cuts and bruises. Today, modern herbalists see a newer perspectives to it; used as a tonic to treat stress, anxiety, or restlessness. They are also remarkable in being an easy-to-grow and […]
Golden berries are healthy yet delicious berries that have made its way from the Andes Mountains in South America up into North America, South Africa, Europe, and finally the rest of the world. In return, many names have also been made for them, such as “amour en cage”, which is “love in a cage” in […]
Turkey berry (Solanum torvum) is a perennial plant horticulturally used for eggplant’s rootstock. Turkey berries are prevalent in various cultures across Asia and Africa, and is seen through the variety of names it has in various cultures, such as “tekokak” in Indonesian, “sundaikkai” in Tamil, “suzume nasu” in Japanese, and “makhuea phuang” in Thai. And […]
Turkey berry (Solanum torvum) is used for eggplant’s rootstock, and also known for its benefits in treating symptoms of anemia. These berries are pretty widespread in various cultures across Asia and Africa, and is seen through the variety of names it has in various cultures, such as “tekokak” in Indonesian, “sundaikkai” in Tamil, “suzume nasu” […]
Katunkuma, or bitterberries, or African eggplants (Solanum anguivi) are indigenous to non-Arid regions of Africa. They grow in shrubs expanding up to 3 metres tall, with prickly stems and edible fruits. In India, katunkuma are also traditionally used for medicinal purposes, while in Africa, particularly in Ivory Coast and Uganda, katunkuma are semi-cultivated and are […]
Goumi Berry or Elaeagnus multiflora is also known as the cherry Elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, goumi, gumi, or natsugumi. It is a species of Elaeagnus native to China, Korea, and Japan. This plant usually grows as semi-evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees with the height between 2 meters and 8 meters while the trunks can […]
Ginseng has been consumed widely by people due to its nutritional value. It has great health benefits to promote body function. For example, it provides an anti-inflammatory effect, helping to boost energy and promote brain health. Indeed, it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Moreover, it has a relaxing agent as well. […]