The fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is the only species of the genus Foeniculum within the umbelliferae family (Apiaceae). Today it is a vegetable, aromatic and medicinal plant that is widespread all over the world. It was named Medicinal Plant of the Year 2009. Its name is derived from the Latin word for “hay” as it was […]
➜ Weiterlesen…Anise, also known as Pimpinella anisum, belongs to the umbelliferae family. It is recommended as an expectorant in all pharmacologies in the world. In its potency, it is much stronger than star anise. Anise plants are large, seeds are used as medicinal raw materials, leaves with stems that are harvested at the time of flowering […]
➜ Weiterlesen…The bark of the cinnamon tree from the laurel family is used as a spice. Real cinnamon should not be confused with the bark of the cassia tree, which is often marketed as “Indonesian cinnamon”. Cassia extract is coarser in taste and aroma and contains less valuable cinnamaldehyde. Cinnamon has long been used as a […]
➜ Weiterlesen…CO2 extract from thyme of the many types of thyme, common thyme and creeping thyme are used. Very often thyme is confused with the common thorn apple or savory, although these are completely different plants. Savory has a tart, tangy, balsamic aroma. The composition of the CO2 extract from thyme is very similar to the […]
➜ Weiterlesen…Rhododendron has always been considered a very powerful medicinal plant that also has a slight tonic effect. Currently, medical research has proven that rhododendrons leaves reduce blood pressure, relieve fatigue, eliminate tissue swelling, normalize the work of internal organs, cure chronic pathologies, promote the body’s accelerated release of toxins, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, […]
➜ Weiterlesen…At present, the Chinese or Far Eastern magnolia vine has become quite a common plant, often grown in personal plots and allotments. At the same time, as practice shows, the problems that arise in the economic use of lemongrass are completely unknown to many. Some people prepare jam from fruits, and then experience a sharp […]
➜ Weiterlesen…The name oregano comes from the Greek and can be roughly translated as “shiny mountain”. Oregano is widespread in the Mediterranean countries and the territory of Russia, with the exception of the North and the Far East. Oregano leaves have an astringent, bitter-spicy taste and a peculiar, slightly citrus-like aroma. CO2 extract from oregano is […]
➜ Weiterlesen…Illicium verum, also known as star anise, Chinese anise, Indian anise, badian and even Siberian anise. The last surname is generally surprising since star anise does not survive in Siberia. In China, Korea and Japan there is a very similar fruit plant – Illicium anisatum or Japanese star anise, the sale and use of which […]
➜ Weiterlesen…Cardamom is one of the most expensive spices. Immediately it should be noted that it is real or the so-called green cardamom, which comes from Indian or Ceylonian roots. Black Asian (Siamese) and Australian cardamom with larger capsules as well as Ethiopian (yellow) cardamom from Africa are very common on the market. All these spices […]
➜ Weiterlesen…Viburnum vulgaris is a well-known plant with edible fruits. In folk medicine, not only fruits are widely used, but also the bark, leaves and roots of viburnum in the form of decoctions of water. Despite the fact that the fruits of viburnum contain a lot of oil, its use is very limited, although the medicinal […]
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