Hawthorn is best known as a heart tonic, supporting cardiac function and improving symptoms of heart failure. But hawthorn is also one of the best herbs to take for high blood pressure. The berries, leaves and flowers all help lower blood pressure numbers with excellent results. Find out how hawthorn preparations lower blood pressure and … Read more about Benefits of Hawthorn for High Blood Pressure
Did you know there are actually three different varieties of celery? There’s celeriac, a variety of celery grown for its swollen knobby stem resembling a tuberous root. There’s the popular stalk celery grown for its straight and thick, fleshy, crisp green stems. And then there’s Chinese celery, a smaller variety of leaf celery grown for … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Chinese Celery
Bulgarian carrot peppers are an heirloom variety of orange chili or chile pepper from Bulgaria. With a mild to moderate heat score and a fruity pepper taste, the variety is a natural source of pungent capsaicinoid components such as capsaicin with analgesic properties and anticancer activity. High in pro-vitamin A carotene antioxidants such as beta-carotene, … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Bulgarian Carrot Peppers
The glossy, leathery, dark green leaves of the jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) are the part of the fruit not normally consumed, but still a source of important health benefits. One of the most notable health effects is the anti-diabetic action of the leaf extract in the form of reduced blood sugar post-meal and better glucose tolerance in … Read more about Jackfruit Leaves Benefits for Diabetes