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- Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Avocado - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithPersea gratissima, better known as Avocado is a Tree from the plant family, Lauraceae. The tree and its fruit are both commonly referred to as Avocado. It Fruit has also been commonly named Alligator Pear and Butter Pear. The Avocado is native to Mexico and parts of South America. The fruit ...
Views: 1808 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Asparagus - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithThe cultivation of Asparagus has a long history dating back to at least 2000 years when the Egyptians grew it for its health and medicinal properties. It also has connections to Ancient Rome and Greece. Asparagus is from the genus Asparagus and species A. officinalis. Asparagus is a unique plant ...
Views: 1793 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Sweet Potato - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithThe plant family, Convolvulaceae, holds the lineage for the Ipomoea batatas more commonly known as Sweet Potato. The edible tubers come in a range of coloured cultivars with the most recognised being the traditional Orange. Colours also include white, orange, and purple. A mildly distant ...
Views: 1707 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Spinach - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithA native of South West Asia and from the Amaranthaceae family, what we commonly recognise as Spinach is botanically classified as Spinacia oleracea. Spinach is a native of South Western Asia and is now cultivated around the world. Spinach is an annual plant but can be treated as a Biennial in ...
Views: 1869 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Goji Berry - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithGoji berries or more traditionally referred to as Wolfberries are from the Solanaceae family and of the Botanical genus of Lycium the most recognised species is barbarum (Lycium barbarum). The Goji Berry is a close relative of the Tomato and the Potato. The Goji Berry is known to fight the ...
Views: 2593 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Pearl Barley - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithPearl barley is barley that has had its hull and bran. Barley can not be eaten without the outer hull being removed. Pearl Barley has also had its bran layer removed. For Human Consumption, Pearl barley is the most common. It is faster to cook, less chewy and more readily digested. Pearl ...
Views: 2390 - Lime Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithOne of my most favourite oils, Lime Essential Oil is expressed from the fresh skin of the Citrus aurantifolia from the Rutaceae Family, also known as Citrus latifolia. Citrus oils have a lot in common with each other but also stand alone with their own unique properties. Lime trees grow up to ...
Views: 5368(2 votes) - Lemon Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithLemon Essential Oil is expressed from the fresh skin of the Citrus limonum from the Rutaceae Family, also known as Citrus Limon. Lemon trees grow up to 6 metres in height. The fruit is born from slightly pink flowers. The fruit is bright green ripening to its brilliant colour of ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - Lavender Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithLavender Essential Oil is derived from the flowers, of the Lavandula angustifolia, from the Lamiaceae family, previously known as Lavandula officinalis. It is still recognised as officinalis by some horticulturalists. The Lavender Shrub grows to around one metre. It is an extremely popular ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - Jasmine Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithJasminum grandiflora is a beautiful plant of the Oleaceae family. It was previously known as Jasmine officinale and is commonly known as Royal Jasmine or Spanish Jasmine. Jasmine is an evergreen shrub with a climbing habit. It has been known to grow up to 10 meters high. The Dark green leaves ...
Views: 2130(1 vote) - Helichrysum Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithHelichrysum Essential Oil is derived from the flowers, of the Helichrysum italicum from the Asteraceae family. This species of Helichrysum is also known as angustifolium. There are several hundred species of Helichrysum. The Helichrysum italicum is the most common species used in Essential ...
Views: 2818(2 votes) - German Chamomile Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithGerman Chamomile, Matricaria recutita, is from the family Asteraceae. German Chamomile grows naturally across Europe and Asia. It has been introduced to North America and Australia. In some areas it grows as a weed along road sides and in agriculture. The plant grows to about 60cm tall. It ...
Views: 2162(1 vote) - Geranium Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithGeranium Essential Oil is derived from the leaf and stalk of the Pelargonium graveolens, from the Geraneaceae family. The graveolens species has a much rosier smell compared to the odoratissimum species, which has more of an apple scent. The Pelargonium graveolens is the most prized of the ...
Views: 4805(1 vote) - Frankincense Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithFrankincense is derived from sap the Boswellia sacra tree of the Burseraceae family. The Boswellia is a Small to Medium sized tree reaching a height of around 7 to 8 metres. Frankincense is an extremely popular oil used by Aromatherapists around the world. This was prized oil as far back ...
Views: 2302(1 vote) - Eucalyptus Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithEucalyptus oil is amongst the most versatile of all Essential oils. Several species of Eucalypt have been used in the production of Eucalyptus oil with the most popular being Eucalyptus globulus. The Eucalypt belongs to the Myrtacea family. Australian Aboriginals have known of the health ...
Views: 2413(1 vote) - Cedarwood Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithCedarwood Essential Oil is from the genus Cedrus Specifically the Cedrus atlantica. Commonly referred to as Atlas Cedarwood. There are however various other Cedar and Juniper species used to produce Cedarwood Essential Oil but the preferred choice is the Atlas Cedarwood. The Cedrus atlantica ...
Views: 7125(1 vote) - Natures Answers - Sunflower Oil - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Eric SmithThe Sunflower is Botanically classified as (Helianthus Annuus) Sunflower oil is high in essential fatty acids. It helps to moisturise and condition the skin. Sunflower oil can be used as the primary oil within lotion, salt scrub, bath oil and massage oil formulations. It is also very useful ...
Views: 2252(1 vote) - Natures Answers - Yucca Schidigera - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Eric SmithThe Yucca schidigera is a member of the Agavaceae family. a plant native to the ranges from the south western part of Nevada and Arizona, central and southern California in the USA through to deserts of Mexico. The plant grows up to 5 meters in approximately 15 to 20 years. It has an erect or ...
Views: 2569(3 votes) - Nature Has The Answer - Aloe Vera - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Eric SmithThe Aloe Vera plant is a member of the Liliaceae family. It has cactus like features and was originally sourced from Africa. Like cactus plants, its long green thick leaves contain the water the plant needs to survive during long periods of drought. Aloe Vera resists dry, warm climates very ...
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