Horse chestnut or Aesculus hippocastanum is a kind of flowering plants in the soapberry and lychee family Sapindaceae. Horse chestnut has the large deciduous, synoecious tree and also known as the California buckeye, Ohio buckeye, and Buckeye. It originally comes from the Balkan region of southeastern Europe and western Asia, but now is cultivated worldwide. […]
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There are a lot of varieties of parsley and mitsuba is one of them. Mitsuba is also well known as Japanese Parsley. Just like any parsley you know, Mitsuba is considered as herbs and used in cuisine as seasoning though sometimes as medicine as well. However, in Japan, Mitsuba is best known as vegetables because […]
For some people, coffee in the morning is like a magical booster for their energy, creativity and even mood. Well, in a glance, it looks like nothing is wrong with people who are craving for coffee in the morning because most people DO craving for coffee in the morning. However, if you look it a […]
Every mother who has a chance to experience pregnancy will agree that being pregnant is a blessing. A chance to carry a baby inside the belly is a lifetime experience that even words cannot describe how wonderful the feeling is. That’s why every mother will do their best in order to give birth to a […]
When talking about citrus family the list could be quite long and even some names are not familiar in most part of this world. One example of citrus family that is not really famous but has a lot of benefits to human health is calamansi. The size of calamansi which is small is not equal […]
Turmeric has been herb of choice to keep our bodies healthy as well as being used as natural remedies for many physical ailments. That is of course not without reasons. Turns out, curcumin, the special compounds naturally found in turmeric has some kind of anti-inflammatory effects that is beneficial for many medical purposes. One of […]
Cilantro is a kind of herb originated from the cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum), which also produces seeds commonly known as coriander, used widely as spices for cooking. Cilantro blooms and harvested annually, and has to be replanted upon being harvested. The herb itself is identified by the green colored and citrus flavored leaves. Cilantro has […]
Oregano leaves is best known in its dried form and widely used as ingredients in Mediterranean’s cuisine recipe, though there are several Mexican’s, Italian’s and Spanish’s recipes are also using dried oregano. It is due to its aromatic flavor that added warm and balsamic flavor to the food that makes dried oregano leaves is so […]
Asafoetida is a special type of compound that are used in many Indian cuisine. It has a unique herbal formula for greater medical advantages. Below article will explain the health benefits of Asafoetida when you decided to consume this type of item in your daily consumption. What Is Asafoetida? Asafoetida is a culinary herb and the roots […]
Narra Leaves ( Petrocarpus Indicus ) is a species that mostly live in Asia. “Narra” is usually called by Philippines people, while Indonesian and Malaysian called it “Angsana”. Narra leaves sometimes called “Rosewood” because it has a strong scent of rose flower and the wood of the leaves usually use for build house construction and furniture. Related : […]