Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world — with 1 pound (450 grams) costing between $500 and $5,000. The reason for its high price is its labor-intensive harvesting method, which makes its production costly. Saffron is harvested by hand from the Crocus sativus flower, commonly known as the saffron crocus. The term “saffron” …
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Pine Bark
More than 100 different species of pine trees exist. They’re an ancient genus of evergreen trees that grow abundantly in many parts of the northern hemisphere and in some parts of the southern hemisphere as well. In the past, many cultures have used the bark, needles, resin, and nuts of pine trees as medicine (1, 2, 3, 4). In …
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Passion Fruit
Passion fruit is an exotic purple fruit, that can be a healthful addition to a balanced diet. Passion fruit contains high levels of key vitamins and minerals and is rich in antioxidants. Passion fruit is a flowering tropical vine, known as Passiflora, that grows in warm climates such as South America, Australia, South Africa, and India. …
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Get in Tune with Your Circadian Rhythm
We have news for you: ‘hanging out’ until late hours, eating whatever we want at any time we want, being passionate about coffee/tea and not being able to think about conversations and work hours without it, waking up at noon and having long late breakfasts are outdated… Don’t say ‘What’s fashionable about this?’, it’s the …
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He Shou Wu
He Shou Wu is a popular remedy that is derived from the Fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum) plant. It is a popular Traditional Chinese Medicine and is listed in the Chinese Pharmacopeia. It is known as He Shou Wu in East Asia and Fo-ti in North America. He Shou Wu loosely translates to “the black-haired Mr. He” …
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Vitex Agnus-Castus
Vitex agnus-castus is a popular herbal supplement used to treat a variety of health problems. It’s most commonly used to treat: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Menstrual disorders Infertility Acne Menopause Nursing difficulties It’s also touted as protection against insect bites and certain types of cancer and claimed to offer a variety of other health effects. However, not …
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Grape Seed Extract
Grape seed extract (GSE) is a dietary supplement made by removing, drying, and pulverizing the bitter-tasting seeds of grapes. Grape seeds are rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes (OPCs). In fact, GSE is one of the best-known sources of proanthocyanidins (1, 2). Due to its high antioxidant content, GSE can …
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Gotu Kola
Pegged as the “herb of longevity,” gotu kola is a staple in traditional Chinese, Indonesian, and Ayurvedic medicine. Practitioners claim the medicinal plant has the power to boost brainpower, heal skin issues, and promote liver and kidney health — and some studies seem to agree. Keep reading to learn how gotu kola may help improve …
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Golden Millet
Millets are rich in nutrients and plant compounds. Therefore, they may offer multiple health benefits. Rich in Antioxidants Millets are rich in phenolic compounds, especially ferulic acid and catechins. These molecules act as antioxidants to protect your body from harmful oxidative stress (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Studies in mice link ferulic acid to rapid wound healing, skin protection, …
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