What is Figwort? Figwort, known scientifically as Scrophularia nodosa, is a pernnial herb belonging to the Scrophulariaeceae family. Figwort goes by a number of other common names including woodland figwort, knotted figwort, throatwort, rosenoble, carpenter’s square, scrophula … [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...]
7 Amazing Benefits of Chickweed
What is Chickweed? Chickweed or Stellaria media is a very common weed seen in gardens all over the world. Believed to have originated in Europe, it is now a common sight in many other parts of the world including North America and Asia. Despite being known as a largely … [Read more...]
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