Matricaria chamomilla is the scientific name of German chamomile, which means “water of youth”. This plant originates in Europe and Western Asia. It can also be found in Australia and the temperate part of North America. This is an annual plant, meaning it only has one growing season. Not to worry, since it grows a lot, between 20 to 30…
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History of Honey Humans have been using honey since the Stone Age. The earliest evidence of the use of bees dates back to 7,000 B.C. in Anatolia, current day Turkey, where a team of researchers found well-preserved beeswax residue. In ancient Egypt they practiced extensive beekeeping giving honey to those who lived in the land. This was so important, that…
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History of Aromatherapy Chinese, Indians, Greeks, Romans and Egyptians used essential oils in cosmetics, perfumes and drugs. As well as for spiritual, hygienic, ritualistic and therapeutic proposes. Essential oils were considered a luxury item in the ancient world. Cleopatra, used them in her room and clothes to seduce Mark Anthony. While Hippocrates, the Greek physician, used them to protect himself…
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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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