Sage derives its name from the Latin word “salvere” that means to be saved. So it may come at no surprise to discover the many medicinal benefits of sage. This herb has been used medicinally since antiquity by the Romans and Greeks. It is native to the Mediterranean and the south-eastern part of Europe. Medicinal benefits of sage derive from…
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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 a powerful herb that could…
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Thyme is one of the best medicinal herbs there is and has long been used in Ayurvetic treatments. It is said that the benefits of thyme are immense. Flowers, leaves and oil are medicinal. There are over 300 varieties of thyme, although more are ornamental than for culinary use. This herb is one of the most used in cooking recipes…
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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 Ancient Greece. The earliest records…
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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 the oil Warm up the…
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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 are mostly found in raw…
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