Frankincense, this maybe sound unfamiliar for some of us. it is also known as olibanum. It is an aromatic resin which is tapped from trees of the genus Boswellia. Boswelia tree ia a small and shrubby tree. It has white flower and the bark of the tree produce a milky white resin that later will […]
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These days so many people are interested in essential oil either for aromatherapy or for special treatment of diseases. Therefore, the medical science is trying their best to discover more herbs which are potential to be used as essential oil. One of the famous essential oil hebs is May Chang or Litsea Cubeba. It belongs […]
We know, since a long time ago castor oil has been in use in traditional medicine, like as a laxative and anti-inflammatory. However, beside than medical purposes, castor oil has been found to be useful for a range of industrial applications nowadays. its contains several substances, there are ricinoleat acid, sebacic acid, dicarboxylic acid, iodine, […]
Gold Kili Ginger Drink is a product of ginger powder people like to consume and pick. It offers high quality taste as well as natural ingredients in practical package so they should not need to cook or process—peeling, slicing, boiling water and the likes—ginger by themselves but still could access the natural benefit of this […]
Ghormeh Sabzi is a famous Iranian traditional herb stew contains various nutrients that are beneficial for body health. This stew has mix sautéed herbs as the main ingredients. It consists of parsley, leeks, coriander, and dried fenugreek leaves. These herbs are cooked together with onions, kidney beans, peas, black lime, and turmeric-seasoned lamb or beef, […]
Since the dawn of human civilization until today, plants have given many benefits to human health and have became one important source of medicine especially in traditional medication. Some herbs are well known as best source of natural chemical compunds which have effects to human body. One of the herb that has been used familiarly […]
Bitter Leaf has Latin name as Andrographis Paniculate Ness. It is efficacious as a medicine. This plant is thought to have come from tropical Asia. In many areas, Sambiloto known Andiloto (Java), Jambiroto/Pepaitan (Madura), Chuan Xin Lin (China), Ki Oray (Sunda), and many others. During this time of bitter leaf known as bitterness. But apparently behind […]
Spirulina is the best nutrition in this era since its substances is 100% natural. Spirulina, green algae, has been existing on this orb since 3.5 billions years ago. Ancient Aztec in Mexico consume spirulina as their food source. Spirulina has more than 2000 species. However, its species, platensis, is the most common to consume and […]
Have you heard about the Cinnamon? Well, the Cinnamon is one of the spices that has a distinctive aroma with sweet and spicy. Although its name is cinnamon, but the part that actually being used is it’s skin. Besides as a cooking spice, Cinnamon also used as a supplement herbal potion for various illnesses/diseases. To […]
We are already familiar with turmeric; it usually relates with saffron and can be found in the kitchen. Turmeric is known as a spice and commonly used as a seasoning mix for cooking in Asian countries, Indonesia is no exception (Read: Indonesian herbs and the health benefits). Mothers must be very familiar with this plant […]