The Benefits of Watercress / Nastursium officinale As a child, I used to grow watercress in the family kitchen. From memory, it was something we learned to do in a science class at school. Since then, I have given the plant little thought but remember its peppery and spicy … [Read more...]
8 Proven Health Benefits of Andrographis
You may well be unfamiliar with this herb but there is a growing body of evidence to suggest that it has a number of therapeutic properties. Popular in Chinese medicine, this herb has excellent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that give it a range of … [Read more...]
7 Amazing Health Benefits of Rehmannia Glutinosa
What is Rehmannia Glutinosa? Rehmannia glutinosa is an herb that grows wild in northern parts of China. Also commonly referred to as Chinese foxglove, the herb plays an important role in traditional Chinese medicine. There is evidence that the plant has been used medicinally … [Read more...]
8 Amazing Health Benefits of Sea Cucumbers
What are Sea Cucumbers? Seeing sea cucumber on the menu is certainly not a very common sight in the West but they are regarded as a delicacy in a number of Asian countries. They may be known as sea cucumbers but they are not a vegetable, they are actually marine creatures that … [Read more...]
7 Proven Health Benefits of Galangal
What is Galangal? Living in Thailand, I am fortunate enough to dine on the country’s incredible cuisine on a daily basis. Galangal is a staple ingredient in a number of Thai dishes but I must admit I confused it with ginger for the longest time. This is not surprising since to … [Read more...]
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