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08/18/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Drumstick – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Drumstick tree is a medium-sized, evergreen tropical tree valued for its leaves, fruit pods, and flower buds. According to TheAyurveda.org, the drought-resistant plant is characterized by its small, round leaves and dark green and edible pods. The superfood, is also known as moringa plant, is often considered the miracle tree. List of known nutrients Drumstick leaves […]
08/18/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Orange Peels – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Orange peels are simply the skins of the orange fruit. Often discarded, not many people know that these peels are just as healthy as the fruits themselves. According to the DIY Natural website, either dried or fresh orange peels offer both culinary and medicinal benefits. List of known nutrients As with other citrus fruits such […]
08/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Nance – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Nance is a small and golden fruit that is native to Central and South America. According to an article posted on the Health Benefits Times website, the fruit grows best in tropical and subtropical climates. It is primarily cultivated in Peru, Southern Mexico, Haiti, Cuba and Curacao as well as Barbados, Dominica, Brazil, and St. Martin. The fruit comes in […]
08/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Huckleberry – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Huckleberries are small, edible berries that resemble blueberries in appearance and taste. The berries are native to North America and can also be found in the European regions. Huckleberries are small and round, with varying colors ranging between bright red to dark blue and purple. An article on the Wonderopolis website notes that huckleberries vary in taste, […]
08/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Bromelain – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Bromelain is an important compound that is primarily found in pineapples. The nutrient is valued for its strong anti-inflammatory actions and many health benefits. Due to its protein digesting properties, bromelain has also become a staple component of supplements containing digestive enzymes. List of known nutrients According to an entry on Examine.com, bromelain is a combination of various […]
08/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Psoralea – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Psoralea, more commonly known as babchi, is an essential staple of both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicines. The plant is native to Asian and African regions. The superfood comes in many names including barachi, bakuchi, babachi, or bavacalu. List of known nutrients Psoralea boasts a vast number of potent compounds needed for better overall health and […]
08/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Pygeum – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Pygeum is a large evergreen tree that belongs to the rose family, which also houses cherries and plums. The tree is characterized by its gay-brown colored bark and large red or brownish fruits that resemble plums. Pygeum grows across Africa at elevations of 3,000 feet, hence its other common names include African cherry, African plum […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Mugwort – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Mugwort, also commonly known as St. John’s Plant, is a traditional bitter herb used in both Eastern and Western medicine. Mugwort belongs to the Artemis plant family, which houses related species such as wormwood and tarragon. According to an article posted on Annie’s Remedy website, mugwort was used as a beer flavoring in the medieval times. It was […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Kelp – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Kelp is a type of large brown seaweed that is a staple to many Asian cuisines. The marine plant grows in shallow, nutrient-rich saltwater across the globe. The seaweed is often considered a superfood due to its significant mineral content. It’s especially concentrated in iodine, which is important for optimal thyroid function and metabolism,” nutritionist Vanessa […]
08/09/2017 / By Earl Garcia
Poppy Seeds – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Poppy seeds are commercial oil seeds native to the East Mediterranean and Asia Minor regions. The seeds have gained greater popularity in Persia and India, as well as other parts of Europe including Germany, Czech Republic, France, and Poland. The seeds are obtained from the dry fruits of the poppy plant, but does not contain the harmful […]
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