Ever since the start of life here on Earth, mankind has been in the search for natural ways to treat diseases. People looked for remedy or cure in nature. Some of the people nowadays do not know that using medicinal plants is almost as old as the first humans who have ever lived on Earth. […]
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Inflammation occurs when our body reacts to an injury or an infection. There is a certain part in our body that may be swollen, reddened, feels hot or even painful. Basically, inflammation serves as a defense mechanism in our body. It safeguards us against harmful agents that enter our body. When some parts of the […]
It is common knowledge that ancient people made use of some herbs to cure diseases before medicines were invented. Some say that these herbs are more effective, some say the are not. But what is important is they help one person’s body, in any way they can, to fight the diseases that might weaken or […]
The Black Stone Flower with the botanical name Parmotrema Perlatum belongs to the genus Foliose lichen. Lichen is a classified species between fungi and photosynthetic partners, and very rarely they include algaes. They thrive as invasive plants throughout the southern and northern hemispheres of the earth with moderate temperatures. The black stone flower with the […]
Brazil nuts, botanically called Bertholletia excelsa are derived from the Brazil nut tree fruit pods. The nuts are seeds of the tree that is native to Amazon rainforests. The nuts are separated from the fruit pods, washed, dried in sunlight, and then packed for transport. Brazil nuts are eaten raw or roasted, often blanched. The […]
Muskmelon, a popular summer season fruit botanically named Cucumis melo, is sweet and has a great aroma. The melon keeps you hydrated, cold, and healthy too. Muskmelons are also called Cantaloupe, Sweet melons, Persian melons, Christmas melons, etc. It has different varieties across the world, such as Crenshaw, honeydew, casaba, and netted cultivars. Muskmelon is […]
Ipomoea Quamoclit is a flowering plant belonging to the largest botanical species called Ipomoea. It is an evergreen plant native to the tropics of the New World. New World is a general term that refers to the majority of regions of Earth’s Western Hemisphere (specifically the Americas). These slender plants can grow naturally in the tropics […]
Hazelnuts are also called filbert or cobnut, a nut type in rustic brown color, and derived from the Corylus tree. Mostly in Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United States, these nuts are being cultivated. Hazelnuts have a chocolaty taste and sweet, nutty flavor, so it is preferred to eat raw, ground as a paste, roasted, […]
Orchis belongs to the botanical genus of flowering plants called Orchidaceae. This family of plants includes a variety of colorful and fragrant flowers which is commonly called as Orchid family. Such flowering plants are native to Tibet, Europe, Mongolia, northwestern Africa, and Xinjiang. The botanical name Orchis is derived from the ancient Greek word ὄρχις, […]
Glycine Max is an annual legume from the family Fabaceae, a native of southeastern Asia. Also known by two different names, soybean or soya bean, this plant is widely cultivated for its protein-rich edible bean. Beans, the product of these easily cultivated plants, contain a myriad of nutrients. Today, soybeans have become one of the […]