Have you heard about the kokum plant? This is a tree native to the Western Ghats region in India. It produces kokum fruits with a bright red color and with the size of a small plum. This juicy fruit has a sweet fleshy peel and an acidic pulpy meat. It […]
As you may already know, rosacea is a common skin condition which affects around 16 million Americans and even more if we take into account the undiagnosed cases. Rosacea is characterised by constant redness and flushing in the facial area as well as pimples, broken capillaries, bumps, and thicker skin […]
Witch hazel, the topical astringent made from the bark and leaves of Hamamelis virginiana or the North American witch-hazel shrub, has long been used as a natural remedy. In fact, Native Americans have used the liquid from the boiled plant to alleviate tumors and irritated skin. Today, witch hazel remains […]
Like most people do, you probably also want a bright and healthy smile and white teeth. But, getting your teeth professionally whitened is not necessarily affordable and the over-the-counter whitening creams do not always provide the wanted results. Plus, these bleaching products are often filled with strong chemicals that can […]
Did you know that magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in our bodies? And, it therefore plays numerous vital roles in supporting our overall health. Believe it or not, every cell in our body has magnesium and requires it to function properly. With this in mind, we need to […]
Though you think it is nothing more than an annoying weed growing in your backyard, believe us, plantain is much more. Whether it is a hard-packed trail, your garden, or a dirt driveway, plantain is there because it is the perfect environment for it to grow. Make sure you gather […]
Also known as pot marigold, calendula is a plant that has been used for centuries as a healing balm for the skin. Many people commonly grow it in their backyards and therefore, it is good to know that you can use a batch to prepare a healing calendula cream. This […]
Did you know that okra, the veggie with the odd texture and finger-like appearance, is one of the healthiest additions to diets? This is because it has so many different health benefits to offer and better your overall health. And, you do not need to necessarily cook with it or […]
Ginger is a flowering plant and its root is used as a spice and a natural remedy for thousands of years. Thanks to its amazing digestive abilities, it is a vital part of Asian cuisine. When it comes to food preparation, ginger is added to different meals, including meals with […]
Blackstrap molasses is a dark and viscous molasses which remains after the sugar extraction from raw sugar cane. It is thick as syrup and it is the third boiling of sugar syrup which forms the blackstrap molasses. This is a concentrated by-product which stays after the sucrose from sugar has […]
