Medicinal Herbs
Think back to when you were about 10 years old. What kind of kid were you? What did you do for fun? This was the question that brought me to herbs. My adventures in the garden started as soon as I was old enough to help weed. I remember creating little herb rolls, making my [...]
Medicinal Herbs serve as the basis for at least 25% of all pharmaceutical drugs. They provide powerful doses of antioxidants, vitamins and anti-inflammatory properties that are known to treat and prevent many diseases. According to the research company Mintel, sales in the homeopathic remedy industry saw an 89% increase last year. Approximately 38% of Americans [...]
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Pharmacognosy: the study of medicines to improve health derived from natural sources such as herbs. The American Society of Pharmacognosy defines pharmacognosy as “the study of the physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of drugs, drug substances or potential drugs or drug substances of natural origin as well as the search for new drugs from [...]
Peppers and peppers are the ingredients this week! Lot’s of vitamin C to keep your immune system strong. Wellness is achieved when you cook with passion and health in mind! Menu: Red Pepper Hummus: serve with pita bread Roasted Pepper Crostini: sourdough baguette, goat cheese, mango chutney, balsamic reduction Pumpkin Soup: 6 cups pumpkin 8 [...]
Oh persimmons….has enough exotic pull to bring anyone out of a winter funk. This “sassy little fruit” is sugar sweet, slippery, and just plain fun! Try it on it’s own, in a salad or stewed with other wintry fruits to put over ice cream. Yum! Menu: Apple Cabbage Salad: pickled ginger, sesame oil, salt and [...]
The winter months inspire us to curl up with warm stews and sweet, spiced fruits. This week Tonic Food Club had saffron soups and cooked pears to keep us warm. Both will ward off parasites and support the immune system. If you’re feeling the effects of the seasonal cold you’ll benefit from moving mucus (pears) [...]
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