Papaya is a large sweet fruit that grows in tropical climates, but is usually available year-round in most developed countries. It comes from Central America. The Spanish and the Portuguese with their travels, carried it to various other tropical and subtropical countries. Christopher Columbus had called it the ‘fruit of the angels’. It was introduced […]
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Propolis tincture As a tincture, propolis is a wonderful disinfectant and protection option for cuts, scrapes and scratches. Helpful for insect bites and acne pimples. Ideal for mouth gargles, diluted with water, it disinfects the mouth and helps to heal wounds (in gingivitis or tooth extraction). It helps with well-being if we drink for one […]
Most spices are plant fruits. Others are bark, roots, seeds, tears that “run” from the trunks or even spots as in the case of the saffron. Not all have the same origin. Most are produced in India, Southeast Asia and China. Hot pepper, allspice and vanilla came from the Americas, while many come from native […]
Turmeric is a perennial plant that comes from tropical South Asia. The main ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. What is curcumin? Many of the studies that have been conducted on turmeric focus on the substance curcumin, which is its dominant component. Curcumin is a natural phenol that gives turmeric its characteristic yellow color. Anti-inflammatory properties: […]
Herbs are your strongest allies. Verbena: One of the most well-known and widely used herbs in the treatment of obesity, it helps to increase the rate of metabolism, control appetite and diuresis – which is why it is a good choice for those who suffer from fluid retention. Its beneficial properties help in detoxification and […]
Chiaseeds, or chia (chia), usually come from the Spanish Salvia of the Heilanthus family. Other plants referred to as “chia” include “golden chia” and the flowering perennial herb, which is rarely cultivated and its seeds are not used. The seeds of Salvia columbariae are used for medicinal purposes and as food. Chia seeds are known […]
There are many reasons why we should prefer the consumption of organic products. The increased rates of occurrence of various diseases are directly linked to the way we eat. Below you will see some reasons why we should prefer organic products over conventional products. 1. Only Organics guarantee… Only Organic Products do not use toxic […]
Green tea is the most popular in East Asia. Black tea is the most common type of tea consumed in Western countries. Mountain tea (genus Sideritis) is endemic to Greece. In Crete, the herb Origanum dictamnus is used instead of tea. In Southeast Asia, black tea with milk and spices called Masala Chai is famous. […]
