Herbs are not only useful when fresh, but when dried, too. For thousands of years, the only way to keep herbs from spoiling was by drying them. It’s easy, cheap and healthy, since dried herbs do not contain chemical additives.
Most …
Mosquitos are horrible and they can easily spoil our beautiful summer night. Let’s not forget that they transmit Zika, malaria and many other viral diseases. How can you protect yourself from these stubborn bugs?
Sprays are the first go-to option, but …
Aloe Vera has been used since ancient times. It finds great application as a natural remedy and people have used it to relieve pain and inflammation caused by burns, especially sunburns. But, how much do you really know about the …
For some people, dandelions are nothing but backyard weed. Science has something to say about this one. Dandelions are much more than that and you can use them to make lotions, salves, syrups, oils, soaps, tinctures, tea, and many other …
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an excellent product with great therapeutic benefits. It offers incredible antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger is native to Southeast Asia. People in China and India have been using it since forever.
Ayurveda praises it as “the universal …
Lemons are the juiciest fruit you will put your hands on, and their citrusy flavor is a great addition to every smoothie and dessert. These citruses are incredibly healthy and offer tons of essential nutrients and antioxidants.
They are abundant in …
Celery is incredibly healthy for you, and you can eat every bit of it. You can add it to your fresh salads or enrich your green smoothie. Celery, carrots and onion make the perfect base for every soup or stew.
Here’s …
You will recognize lemongrass as a plant with thin and long leaves. It’s native to India and other parts of the Asian continent. Asians have been using it to add flavor to their dishes, and they really like its citrus-like …
Indoor trees can really change your home, and you can turn your boring room into a rainforest. Just kidding. But, it’s definitely great if you can put a few plants in your room.
Growing plants indoors is always a good idea. …
Magic comes in different shapes and sizes, and these rare orchids are our synonym for magic. The Dracula orchid have a “monkey face” in the middle of their flower.
In 1978, Carlyle Luer established the genus and used the Latin word …
