Herbs and bioactive substances

20 Foods With Excellent Vitamin A Content (Retinol)

Vitamin A (also retinol or retinoic acid) is a nutrient that is extremely important for the vision, growth, cell division, reproduction and immunity of the human body. Spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes and red peppers are just some of its food sources, and the benefits of the vitamin are amzing. Stay with us to find out what vitamin A contribution is to the health of other organs and systems, how it is digested and used by our bodies.

Blueberry Tea - Why It Is Useful And How To Prepare It

Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world and many cultures have special ceremonies that are usually held with tea drinks, such as afternoon tea in the UK or Gong fu cha in China. Even if cranberry tea might not be your typical type of tea, you should definitely know about its positive effects on health.

Benefits of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) for stress, anxiety and other conditions

Melissa officinalis is a perennial herbaceous plant of the flower family Lamiales cultivated in different parts of the world. Lemon Balm leaves, Melissa officinalis L (Lamiaceae), are used in Iranian folk medicine and are known for their digestive, antispasmodic, sedative, analgesic, and diuretic properties, as well as are applicable to functional gastrointestinal disorders. Lemon balm can also help to relieve the stress and anxiety that accompanies our modern life.

Top health benefits of Levisticum officinale (Part 2)

Levisticum officinale, or Lovage, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the parsley family (Apiaceae) originating in southern Europe. It is cultivated for its stems and leaves, which are used for herbal tea, such as vegetable and for flavoring foods, especially meat. Its rhizomes (underground stems) are used as a carminative agent, and its seeds - as a flavoring agent in sweet foods and liqueurs. Extremely diverse and interesting are the areas of action of Lovage, for which we prepared two articles and now you can read the second one.

How essential oils help with snoring and sleep problems

Essential oils are natural oils obtained from plants, usually by mechanical methods or steam distillation of parts of the plant. Various essential oils have been used as medical means since ancient times. Aromatherapy involves inhaling flavors of essential oils or their vapors, which provides positive health effects. Research has shown that because smell affects sleep, using some essential oils in your bedtime routine can help improve sleep or cope with snoring, sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.

Rose Geranium Oil - Benefits and areas of application of the essential oil

Rose geranium oil is extracted from the leaves and stem of the pink geranium plant, and can be used for various purposes - it has antimicrobial, anti-aging and anti-stress action, softening and soothing effect on the skin and a few other interesting properties that we will explore today. You will also get guidance on how to use it topically on the skin along with base oil.

13 most powerful herbs for weight loss and detoxification

Who hasn't tried to lose weight some time in their lives? One of the all-time favorite topics in the world of health, weight loss is often approached in a wrong manner. For example, increased physical activity can not replace the extra 300 calories from your favorite dessert, and hours of cardio do not work wonders. First of all, it's always food - ask health experts, athletes and their coaches. And in terms of weight loss, the most important criteria to be met is a calorie deficiency. Here, however, we will not talk about it, but about herbs for weight loss and detoxification, which can help reduce your measurements naturally.

The most important health benefits of the plant Lovage (Levisticum officinale)

A unique medicinal herb, lovage can be consumed as a fresh vegetable or used in culinary to improve taste, providing useful nutrients as well. Lovage is known for reducing inflammation and relieving allergy symptoms, and its fresh leaves and young twigs abound with essential oils, vitamins, and other nutrients.

Valuable herbs and spices for the prevention and treatment of cancer (part two)

Most chefs and cooks know that adding a pinch of this or a pinch of that can turn a simple dish into real magic. But what many people do not know is that some herbs and spices can help prevent cancer. Scientists have discovered that some foods, including some herbs and spices, contain phytochemicals that can biologically affect the body towards cancer prevention. In the first part of the topic we have explored the action of bahar, basil, kim, cardamom and cinnamon, and today we continue with the selection of anticancer herbs and spices.

Usage and health benefits of Common houseleek (Sempervivum Tectorum)

Sempervivum tectorum L. (Crassulaceae), known as "Common houseleek", is used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation of the ear. It can also be used as a compress on wounds, burns and abscesses, as well as on painful areas attacked by gout, acting as refrigerant and astringent agent. The healing properties of the Common houseleek do not stop here - according to some sources, this flowering plant also has an antitumor effect, as well as other interesting effects.