Turmeric and curcumin are the things that can’t be separated. Turmeric itself as known as Curcuma longa can be extracted into curcumin and is used for medical purposes. Also, the root of turmeric has been used as the dried and powdered form as well as being used for food flavorings and medicine. Indeed, the use […]
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What is Moringa Seed Oil? Moringa seed oil is an oil extracted from the seeds of Moringa tree which is also known as the Drumstick tree. Moringa seed oil also has another name, it is often called Ben oil, because of the high amounts of behenic acid in the moringa seed oil. You may also […]
Yellow mustard originally comes from India even though it is more popular as American yellow mustard. According to biological, It belongs to the Brassica family. Nowadays, it becomes popular among people because of the unique, strong and spicy flavor that is addicted for some people. In addition, it also has some health benefits for the […]
Many of you may not be familiar with the word Aniseed Myrtle, perhaps this could be the first time you are reading it. You are not alone. What Is Aniseed Myrtle Aniseed Myrtle is a native plant to the Australian rainforest of southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. Aniseed myrtle is also called Native Anis […]
Ewedu that is well-known as jute leaf is an existing food and grown by humans beginning 6000 BC and eating ewedu is very beneficial. There is even a legend that says the Cleopatra, the famous Egyptian queen, often eats ewedu. Ewedu is known in the world of research under the name Cochorus olitorius. Previously, people […]
Artemisia Annua is a tropical plant that comes from Latin America and Central America. Nowadays, it becomes popular and can be easily found in Asia and Europe. Many people include it to must-eaten vegetable. It has a nice smell, but the taste is quite bitter, so some people cook it with other ingredients or eat […]
Have you heard of Ricinus Communis? This castor-oil-plant or castor bean is the species of species of perennial flowering plant in the spurge family or belongs to Euphorbiaceae. Castor plant itself has tall branched shrub which reaches a height of up to 4 m. Also, the leaves of Ricinus Communis are seen in spirals with […]
Weed can be superfood if you can make it into an edible one. It was used for psychoactive agents as it has the power to treat gout and malaria. At this point, this unique plant provides the great chemical compounds such as vitamins, essential oils, and acid. Moreover, it has the high level of cannabinoid […]
Indian bay leaf is a common plant that can be used in cooking and health. This plant comes from India and known as tej patta. It is mainly in Nepal, Bhutan, Burma and North East India. It is well-known because of the addicting flavor and smell. We can use it by cooking, mixing with other […]
Do you know what andrographis paniculata is? For some, it might be quite not so popular, but especially for Indonesia, when they heard “daun sambiloto”, they must know it. Yes, andrographis paniculata (green chiretta) is well known as daun sambiloto in Indonesia. It has been popular and widely used since ages because of tons of […]