A potent natural sedative, valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is often prescribed as a herbal remedy for the treatment of anxiety, a disorder characterized by strong negative feelings over future events, people and life in general. The herb has quite strong sedative properties which is why it is often classified as a medicine or medicinal product. The herb is … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Valerian
Plenty of nutritionally valuable plants with wonderful therapeutic effects are generally too unpalatable to eat fresh, but nonetheless make an excellent tea. Steeping otherwise unpopular edibles such as sea-buckthorn in hot water helps extract many of their biologically active components along with their beneficial properties. Sea-buckthorn tea is a great option for anyone not very … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Sea-Buckthorn Tea
Upright, pointy, candle-shaped clusters of monochromatic flowers, lupins are an excellent source of protein as well as dietary fiber. Lupin seeds are an excellent meat substitute for people leading either a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle and boast significant cholesterol lowering properties, contributing immensely to cardiovascular health. They have a good thiamine, folic acid and arginine content … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Lupins
Quite similar in appearance to parsley, cilantro or coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is a popular spice used in the Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. While coriander seeds are roasted and eaten as a snack on their own, the fresh leaves season a variety of traditional dishes in Indian, Thai, Chinese, Italian, Greek, British and Mexican cuisine. Most important, both … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Coriander