Nanotechnology is the science of manipulating matter where at least one dimension is in the nano-scale. Nanotechnology is a very promising field to the medicinal and pharmaceutical sectors, hence, it plays an important role in enhancing humanity’s quality of life. Nanotechnology has many application...
Used in China and Japan for medicinal purposes, they have a strong, woodsy flavour and meaty texture. They work well in stir-fries. Porcini Mushrooms (these are the dried version) Prized in Italian cooking, these large-capped mushrooms typically grow in Europe and North America. They can be...
army physician named Pedanius Dioscordines wrote about both wild and cultivated forms of carrots in 65 B.C. He wrote that wild carrot could ward off reptiles and act as an aphrodisiac and diuretic. The cultivated forms were reported to be more palatable but less used for medicinal purposes....
Just use 1 1/2 Tablespoons each of baking soda and black walnut powder. It will be saltier this way, though. Another option is to substitute Bentonite Clay for the Diatomaceous Earth. I am not settled in my mind if this would be okay if you already have fillings in your mouth because...
One of the most widely used herbs in the world, basil is renowned from India to Italy for an array of culinary and medicinal purposes. The highly aromatic leaves are an essential seasoning in many popular cuisines including Italian, Thai, and Vietnamese. Known for its health and nutritional ...
dark green excrement; yellowish eggs laid singly on leaf undersides by white butterflies with two or three black spots on each wing Handpick; use row covers; add native plants to invite beneficial insects; grow companion plants (especially thyme); spray Bacillus thuringiensis (a beneficial bacteriu...
The most common types of mint that are grown for culinary and medicinal purposes are spearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint, pineapple mint, apple mint, orange mint and Swiss mint. However, there are hundreds of varieties. Mint types cross-pollinate and can make new varieties when grown close to...
unable to truly appreciate their value throughout history. Spices have had close connections to the gods; have been used for currency and for medicinal purposes (still today used for health). The Egyptians prized them as rare jewels and the search for them have actually changed the face of ...
which are oil glands. The flowers are lemon scented. Zone: 3-9. Tolerate most soils in sun and light shade. It is considered an invasive in Missouri. It grows from runners; cuttings and it will self sow. Be sure and use the Hypericum Perfortum variety, if using for medicinal purposes....
are preserved in alcohol and used in essential oil form both topically (on the skin) and internally. When made into a medicinal supplement or essential oil, oregano is often called “oil of oregano.” As mentioned above, oregano oil is considered a natural alternative to prescription antibiotics...