Did you know that the light, fluffy, spongy, gooey marshmallows so many of us love used to be made from a plant? While not anymore, the original ingredient in marshmallow confectionery was Althaea officinalis root. The plant is more commonly known as the marshmallow plant, and its root has so many wonderful benefits and uses. … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Marshmallow Root
Hawthorn has long been used in folk medicine as an effective remedy for the prevention, management and treatment of a diverse range of cardiovascular diseases, including high blood pressure, arrhythmia and heart failure. While its mechanism of action is still evading research, studies are consistently showing it is one of the best and most effective … Read more about Benefits of Hawthorn for Heart Failure
Related to carrots, celery, parsley, parsnip and numerous other vegetables and culinary herbs from the Apiaceae family, dill (Anethum graveolens) is a wonderful aromatic herb and a rich source of essential nutrients, namely vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, folate and vitamin C as well as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Both … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Dill
Dandelion flowers are one of the most readily accessible edible flowers, and a plentiful source of edible forage material. Not just this, but dandelion flowers also possess scientifically proven therapeutic activities, providing an interesting array of medicinal benefits. If you have been including dandelion flowers in your diet, or have been hesitant to do so … Read more about 11 Surprising Benefits of Dandelion Flowers
