Today’s herb is Nettle
Nettle, or stinging nettle, is a shrub that comes from northern Europe and Asia. Its scientific name is Urtica dioica.
It has been a staple in herbal medicine since ancient times. Ancient Egyptians used stinging nettle to treat arthritis and lower back pain, while Roman troops rubbed it on themselves to help stay […]
Today’s herb is Lavender
Its name derives from the Latin root “lavare,” which literally means “to wash”. The earliest recorded use of lavender dates back to ancient Egypt. There, lavender oil played a role in the mummification process.
During later times, lavender became a bath additive in several regions, including Persia, ancient Greece, and Rome. These cultures […]
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Today’s herb / plant is Kaffir Lime leaves
Kaffir or Makrut limes (Citrus hystrix) are different from regular limes in that they are very bitter with bumpy skin. In Thailand, the makrut limes are not consumed but are used mainly in producing household cleaning products.
The leaves, however, are very aromatic and can […]
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Today’s herb is Jasmine
Jasmine tea is a type of tea, scented with the aroma of blossoms from the jasmine plant.
It’s typically based on green tea, but sometimes black or white tea is used instead.
Blossoms from common jasmine (Jasminum officinale) or sampaguita (Jasminum sambac) are placed alongside tea leaves […]
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Today’s first herb is Horseradish
Horseradish is a white root vegetable known for its pungent taste and odour.
Horseradish is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe. It’s a cruciferous vegetable, alongside mustard, wasabi, cabbage, broccoli, and kale.
It has been used worldwide for thousands of years, typically as a condiment […]
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Today’s herb is Gingko Biloba
Also known as the maidenhair tree, ginkgo is one of the oldest species of tree in the world. The trees can grow more than 130 feet tall and can live for over 1,000 years. Some trees in China are said to be over 2500 […]
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Today’s Herb is Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare, commonly known as fennel, is a flavourful culinary herb and medicinal plant.
Fennel plants are green and white, with feathery leaves and yellow flowers.
Both the crunchy bulb and the seeds of the fennel plant have a mild, liquorice-like flavour. The flavour of […]
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Today’s herb / plant is Echinacea
Echinacea is a plant whose roots and leaves have been traditionally used for medicinal purposes.
Echinacea plants are also called “purple coneflower,” and three species of plants in the Echinacea classification are used as herbal supplements.
Echinacea plants can be found in eastern […]
As we all have a bit more time to get into the kitchen, try making this banana and sweet potato bread, perfect for breakfast or snack
Ingredients:
1 small sweet potato
3 bananas
Tsp baking soda
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 almond or peanut butter
2 tsp coconut flour
3 eggs
Optional ingredients:
Cinnamon to taste
Sea salt to taste
Handful Chocolate chips
Handful Walnuts
Method:
Boil and mash […]
Today’s herb / plant is Dandelion
Dandelion are a family of flowering plants that grow in many parts of the world.
Taraxacum officinale is the most common species, a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.
You may be most familiar with dandelion as a stubborn weed that never seems to leave your lawn or garden.
However, in traditional herbal medicine practices, […]