Cinnamon is probably a lot of people’s favorite spice since it has a sweet and warming taste. Did you know that there are also many medicinal benefits of cinnamon? This spice has been used for thousands of years. It is so old that there are drawings of it in the Egyptian pyramids. It was imported from China over 2000 years…
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Originally from Africa and Asia, now butterfly peas plants can be found all over the world. There are between 35 and 40 different varieties. Its Latin name is Clitoria ternatea. Butterfly peas are quite easy to grow since it is a trailing vine that produces flowers which can be white, violet or pinkish-blue. They are a good plant to add…
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Celery was used medicinally way before it was used for culinary purposes. I use my juicer to make celery juice almost daily, so I decided it would be a good idea to try to grow celery. This process turned out to be a bit more complicated than I expected, unlike leek which grew so easily. You can grow celery from…
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There are so many health benefits of ginger (Zingiber officials) that it is included as a treatment in many traditional medicines including Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, Thai medicine and Japanese Kampo medicine. Modern research is finally catching up with what these ancient cultures already knew and are proving that ginger can indeed cure many ailments. Ginger is part of the Zingiberaceae…
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Butterfly pea flower has been used for centuries in China and Southeast Asia for medicinal purposes. Ayurvedic medicine uses the leaves, flowers, roots and seeds as a brain tonic to promote intelligence and improve memory. The juice of the root serves to eliminate phlegm and can help to alleviate conditions such as asthma, ulcers and tuberculosis. There are many health…
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Turmeric is a popular spice that is traditionally used in Indian cuisine. Medicinal benefits of turmeric have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Turmeric supplements come in pills, tinctures, powders, and teas. However, you can grow this herb in your house both indoors and outdoors. This tropical plant is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). They…
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Most people consider dandelions a weed. But they are unaware of the health benefits of dandelions, which are so numerous that you may want to grow dandelions on purpose. There are over 250 varieties of dandelions for you to grow. Humans have been consuming this plant throughout history. Dandelion greens can be chopped and eaten both raw or cooked which…
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