Author: All Naturals Haven
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Avocado (Laurus persea): Health Benefits and Uses
Avocado is a commonly used fruit in dishes like guacamole, eaten whole, or used as natural beauty products, i.e., organic face masks. Avocado products like avocado oils, serums, cleansers, and lotions are gaining popularity in the modern skin care industry. Avocado was first cultivated in Mexico, and currently it is widespread in various countries like…
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Anise (Pimpinella anisum)Benefits, Uses, Preparations and Cultivation guide
Anise spice, also called “anix,” “sweet cumin,” and “aniseed,” is a beneficial ingredient in natural cough remedies dating back to the time of Hippocrates. Its dried ripe fruit has also been used widely in the Mediterranean region as a component of candy, to flavor food, and in alcoholic drinks. Anise description and constituents Anise belongs…
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Artichoke (cynara cardunculus): Benefits, Uses And Natural Remedy
Artichoke, also called “alcachofra” or “artichout” in some dialects, belongs to the family Asteraceae and has been used as a digestive aid and delicacy by native cultivars. The ‘heart’ receptacle is edible and should not be confused for Jerusalem artichoke. Artichoke has an erect stem with wide thistle-like leaves that are gray-green and lobed. The…
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APRICOT (prunus armeniaca): Health Benefits and Uses
Apricots have been traditionally used as a nutritional source of vitamins and minerals like vitamins A, C, and K, thiamine, niacin and iron. They are eaten raw and can also be made into jams and used in flavoring liqueurs. Apricots are originally from China and Japan but are currently cultivated in other places like Turkey,…
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) benefits, uses, preparations and cultivation guide
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) benefits like stress and anxiety reduction have recently shot into the limelight, but its medicinal value goes way back to ancient India as Ayurvedic medicine. One of its traditional uses is as a poultice to manage swelling and boils. When ground, the leaves have a characteristic ‘horse’ smell stemming from the word…
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Amaranth: Benefits, Uses and Natural Remedies
Amaranth is a general term used for more than 50 species of plants that are leafy vegetables, pseudocereals, and ornamental. In the eaten species, all parts are considered edible. The seeds can be ground into flour used in dishes like porridge or prepared like popcorn. The leaves, stems, and roots are edible vegetables. The dense…
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Apples (malus domestica): Health Benefits And Uses
Apples are a relatively common fruit that is eaten fresh but can also be used in making apple cider vinegar and in baking pies, ciders, wines, and juices. It is rich in minerals and vitamins like potassium and vitamins A and C, alongside other constituents like flavonoids, glucosides, polyphenols, pectin, fiber, and organic acids. The…
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Aloe Vera Benefits, Uses, Preparations and Cultivation Guide
Aloe vera benefits range from natural remedies like rubbing on inflamed skin to soothe the area to manufactured products like aloe soap. Aloe has been used in the past as herbal medicine in Sub-Saharan African households to alleviate stomach upsets and clear skin blemishes. Today, aloe vera has found widespread popularity in the beauty industry,…