Plants

Contains limonene, which is a powerful antioxidant. Laboratory studies have shown that this compound ...

The family includes 161 genera and 2,085 species growing in the tropics and subtropics, less frequen ...

However, thanks to its low-fat content and large amount of soluble fiber, it is a desirable ingredie ...

Beets are alkaline-forming and therefore people who consume excessive amounts of protein should include them in their diet.

Carob pods consist of pulp, which makes up 90% of the weight, and seeds, which make up 10%. They hav ...

For this purpose, the entire plant is used, both the shoots and leaves, as well as the tubers. Topin ...

The Tudors ruled England from 1485 to 1603, and according to historical accounts, they ordered lemon balm leaves to be scattered on the floors of royal residences.

Oil extraction began much later. Currently, it is used for frying, as a softening ingredient in cosmetics, or as a biofuel ingredient. It can be obtained either by chemical or mechanical extraction.

The average fruit has a diameter of 2 cm and comes in many colors. The fruit may be white, green, pink, red, or almost black. The fruit contains 2 to 4 pear-shaped seeds with a maximum length of 6 mm.

One of them is eugenol, also present in cloves, which has disinfectant and anesthetic properties. However, in excess, it is harmful and may irritate the skin and mucous membranes.