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The Health Benefits of Poppyseed Oil

Poppy seed oil also known as poppy oil is edible oil derived from poppy seeds of the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum). The oil has culinary and pharmaceutical uses, as well Read more >>

The Health Benefits of Cacao (Theobroma cacao) Fruit

Cacao (or cocoa) fruit is native to Colombia. Chocolate is derived from the seeds (or pods) of the cacao. Cacao trees are delicate plants that live in the tropical forests Read more >>

The Health Benefits of Seje Oil

Seje oil is produced from the fruit of the Oenocarpus bataua plant, which is native to the tropics rainforests from Panama to South America: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyanas, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador and Read more >>

The Health Benefits of Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)

Goji berry scientifically known as Lycium barbarum also called wolfberry is a bright orange-red berry that comes from a shrub that is native to China, and is a member of Read more >>

The Health Benefits of Sapote Oil

Sapote oil is pressed from the seeds of the mamey sapote, a fruit tree that is native to South America. Clinical tests prove that sapote oil is an effective oil Read more >>

The Health Benefits of Boysenberry

Boysenberry is a bramble fruit, many people say it’s a cross between blackberry, loganberry or red raspberry, known for its sweet flavour with a dark reddish colour, a fruit that Read more >>

The Health Benefits of Loganberry

There are many different types of berries in the world and in this article we will take a look at Logan Berry. Logan berry (Rubus loganobaccus) is a fruit belonging Read more >>

A Look at Tansy Oil

Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) also known as cow bitter and bitter buttons is a perennial herb belonging to the aster family and is native to Europe and Asia with a long Read more >>

The Health Benefits of Rue Herb

Rue (Ruta graveolens) also known as herb-of-grace is an herb that has been around for ages and is used in a variety of ways. It is cultivated as a condiment, Read more >>

The Health Benefits of Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus) Oil

Tiger nuts, also known as earth almond and zulu nuts are a tuber that grows below the ground’s surface just like potatoes with the same benefits as nuts. A member Read more >>

The Health Benefits of Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)

Lingonberry also known as cowberry is an evergreen shrub that bears edible fruit; the name lingonberry originates from the Swedish name lingon for the species. Lingonberry contains vitamin A, vitamin Read more >>