Sandalwood is an evergreen tree native to India (Santalum album) and considered sacred. Its leaves, large and leathery in appearance, are reminiscent of those of the laurel and can reach heights of 10 meters.
Sandalwood uses the wood and also the root to obtain its active ingredients, which give it its therapeutic action. Basically it is the extraction of its...
In addition to its organoleptic characteristics (taste, texture, smell, color...), turmeric has become famous for its potential anti-cancer effect, specifically curcumin, a chemical compound present in turmeric that seems to be responsible for its beneficial properties for health.
Effects of turmeric on different diseases
Turmeric and inflammatory diseases
In most chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, metabolic, autoimmune or neurodegenerative diseases, the inflammation...
Star anise (Illicium verum Hooker film. L) is a perennial tree native to southwestern China, Korea and Japan, whose star-shaped fruits are widely used both in traditional Chinese medicine and in its cuisine, expanding its use to the south from Asia and Indonesia. In Japan it was introduced by Buddhists and many of these trees can be found in...
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Sandalwood, a caress for the skin with medicinal properties
Sandalwood is an evergreen tree native to India (Santalum album) and considered sacred. Its leaves, large and leathery in appearance, are reminiscent of those...
Nutritional benefits of turmeric and diseases
In addition to its organoleptic characteristics (taste, texture, smell, color...), turmeric has become famous for its potential anti-cancer effect, specifically curcumin, a chemical compound...
Star Anise: What is it and what is it for?
Star anise (Illicium verum Hooker film. L) is a perennial tree native to southwestern China, Korea and Japan, whose star-shaped fruits are widely used...
Devil’s claw for joint pain
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The devil's claw is a plant from the African continent, also known as "devil's claw" because of its large flowers and...
Rosemary, properties and benefits
Rosemary is a perennial plant that belongs to the labiatae family (Labiatae). This shrub can reach a meter and a half in height. It...
Calendula for healthy and cared for skin
Calendula is used to treat minor skin irritations and inflammations, sunburn, and the healing of minor wounds and burns.
The marigold (Calendula officinalis L) is...
Caraway, a digestive seed
Caraway seeds are similar to cumin seeds both in appearance and in their slightly spicy flavor, although their aroma is more similar to that...
