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Chenopodium album, most commonly referred to as lamb’s quarters, should not be underestimated as a common weed because it holds the secret to treasure troves of nutrition and medicine. This…
Purslane, or Portulaca oleracea, is often thought of as a weedy nuisance, but it is, in fact, a garden treasure and a powerhouse of good things. This succulent plant, which…
Purslane, or Portulaca oleracea, is a weed that is a powerhouse of nutrition and treasuries of health benefits. Purslane, though originating in the Mediterranean region, has dispersed throughout the world.…
Malva neglecta, or common mallow, and Malva sylvestris, also known as high mallow, are unassuming but remarkable plants that have been prized for centuries in traditional medicine. Characterized by their…
Euphorbia hirta, commonly known as the “asthma-plant,” is an annual herbaceous small plant native to and distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions of both hemispheres. The white latex and characteristic…
Sumac is a bright red spice made from the dried and powdered berries of the genus Rhus, which have been in use in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine for thousands…
For years, it has been a cornerstone of health and relaxation, and with the natural wonders of cloves and ginger, it makes an extra ordinary concoction of health. Cloves, ginger,…
Sap from the stems and leaves of the fig tree, Ficus carica, has been an age-old ingredient in several traditional medicines because of its astonishing healing properties. In fact, fig…
Carob is the fruit of the evergreen Ceratonia siliqua tree, a very versatile, nutritionally valuable plant cultivated for centuries in the Mediterranean. Sweet, carrying flavors similar to chocolate, it holds…
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