Stem plant The Houttuyn nutmeg tree (Myristicaceae) is a bushy, evergreen tree that grows 9 to 12 m tall and bears yellow fruits that resemble apricots or peaches, each containing a seed encased in a bright red, fleshy seed coat. The nutmeg tree grows in the Banda Islands, an Indonesian archipelago that is part of … Nutmeg: Medicinal Uses
Products Saffron is commercially available as an expensive spice in the form of threads or powder. Saffron extract is found in dietary supplements. Stem plant Saffron L. from the iris family (Iridaceae) is a perennial plant that is grown extensively in Iran and the Mediterranean region, for example. In many countries, it has been cultivated … Saffron
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is nowadays commonly known as “pizza spice“. It is impossible to imagine modern cuisine without this tangy, aromatic herb, although this plant has only been used for seasoning for about 200 years. As a remedy, however, oregano was already used by the ancient Greeks, which is why its name comes from the … Oregano: Spice with Healing Properties
Already in ancient times, the aromatic fragrant rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) was used in the Mediterranean region. It was dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite and symbolized love and beauty. The name of rosemary is derived from the Latin “ros marinus” and means “dew of the sea”. Through Charlemagne, this herb reached Germany in the Middle Ages … Rosemary: the “Dew of the Sea”
Parsley is thought to be native to the Mediterranean areas of Europe and western Asia, and is grown in several varieties there as well as in North and South America, India, Japan, South Africa, and Australia. The plant is used as a spice and in herbal medicine. The drug is extracted in Germany and partly … Parsley: Health Benefits, Medicinal Uses, Side Effects
Parsley root and herb are used for flushing therapies in diseases of the urinary tract such as urinary tract inflammation and irritable bladder. Another field of application is the prevention and treatment of accumulations of small kidney stones, the so-called kidney gravel. In traditional medicine, the drug is generally used to support the excretory function … Parsley: Applications and Uses
Bell pepper originated in the headwaters and headwaters of the Amazon River in the tropical regions of South America, while peppers are native to the tropical countries of Central America such as Mexico. Today, the plants are cultivated worldwide, but primarily in the tropical belt of the earth, in a wide variety of forms and … Cayenne Pepper: Health Benefits, Medicial Uses, Side Effects
