Herbs

8 Effortless Varieties of Rosemary to Plant: Upright, Creeping and Dwarf

Rosemary in Latin is Rosmarinus officinalis, which means “dew of the sea”. This herb, originally from the Mediterranean, is used for cooking. Rosemary is quite common in dishes from Italy, Spain and France. Varieties of rosemary have been cultivated for over 5,000 years, according to ancient Sumerian clay tablets. During biblical times it was considered… Continue reading 8 Effortless Varieties of Rosemary to Plant: Upright, Creeping and Dwarf

Herbs

How to Plant Oregano: Varieties, Growth and Harvest

Plant Oregano “Origanum” is one of the 200 genera in the Lamicaea (mint) family, which includes medicinal, fragrant, culinary and ornamental plants. They are herbaceous perennials (which can grow for more than a year) native to Eurasia and the Mediterranean. This plant has been cultivated in Egypt for over 3,000 years, as well as in… Continue reading How to Plant Oregano: Varieties, Growth and Harvest

Aromatherapy

Oregano Oil: How to Make it, Uses and Dosage

How to make oregano oil? Step #2: Mushing Wash the oregano leaves and pat them dry. Remove the leaves from the stem and add them to the glass container, little by little. Add more as the leaves get mushed with the muddler. Mushing bursts the cells, making the leaves release their oils. Step #3: Add… Continue reading Oregano Oil: How to Make it, Uses and Dosage

Honey

8 Powerful Benefits of Honey

The benefits of honey are endless, which explains why humans have been consuming it since the Stone Age. Bees gather the nectar of flowers transforming it into Winnie-the-Pooh’s favorite meal. Besides making honey, bees are important because they pollinate crops creating food for humans. Health benefits of honey include anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant properties. They… Continue reading 8 Powerful Benefits of Honey