Garden asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is an appetizing spring vegetable, suitable for high class dishes and fancy events. But more important, it is a healthy vegetable with great health benefits. Traditionally, asparagus was used to treat various gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and dropsy. Being a good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B9 and K, … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Asparagus
Related to potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, bell peppers and chili peppers, pepino (Solanum muricatum) is a sweet, melon-like fruit and a great source of essential nutrients, dietary fiber and antioxidants. Pepino is a fruit in the potato family, also known as Solanaceae. Common names include pepino melon, pepino dulce and melon pear and characterize the fruit’s sweet, … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Pepino
Cooking wouldn’t be the same without pepper, the almighty king of spices. Of all the varieties, black pepper (Piper nigrum) is omnipresent in kitchens throughout the world either in the form of peppercorns or as ground pepper. This Indian-born culinary spice is actually the fruit of a climbing plant and, although black in color, it … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Black Pepper
Also known as Florida fishpoison or fishfuddle, Jamaican dogwood (Piscidia piscipula) is a tropical tree whose bark boasts powerful sedative, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. It is one of numerous dogwood species common across the United States and its bark has been traditionally used to treat a variety of ailments, from persistent cough to minor aches … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Jamaican Dogwood