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  Overview Lemon balm is an aromatic herb that belongs to the mint family. Upon pressing, the leaves release a strong lemon fragrance and have a sweet lemon zest flavor. The  lemon balm plant  is largely grown in the United States and Europe. Its leaves have extraordinary antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Due to this, it has been used in ancient and modern medicines. Lemon balm leaves also contribute in flavoring foods. It has excellent impact on health and therefore, many consume it in the form of capsules, tinctures, and tea. Background It is believed that lemon balm is native to North Africa and the Middle East. Then it moved to Europe and reached America by 1700. In Greece culture, lemon balm holds great value as beehives mostly grew around the herb. Its scientific name Melissa Officinalis was derived from the word honey bee. The bushy perennial plant is harvested two to three times in a season and it produces small light yellow color flowers. In the pas...

Overview   Native to the Indian subcontinent,  holy basil  or sacred basil is a perennial plant with hairy stems and aromatic leaves. Its terminal spikes have small purple- colored  blossoms that are often pinched off to boost the plant’s growth. Holy basil has an astringent, sweet  flavor  with notes of pepper spice, mint, and cloves. All varieties of this plant have different  flavor  profiles. Some of them have a peppery taste, while others are reminiscent of anise. Basil leaves are used both fresh and in powdered form to season various food items.   Holy Basil Nutrient Composition   Regarded as the queen of herbs, holy basil contains nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. It is a great source of minerals like iron, zinc, manganese, calcium, and phosphorus. The  holy basil leaf   is loaded with vitamin C and other fat-soluble vitamins A and K. Active compounds in basil leaves include...

  Overview Noni is a yellowish-green fruit of the Morinda Citrifolia plant. Its other common names are Indian mulberry and beach mulberry. The noni fruit has an oval shape and a knobbly texture. The flesh of the fruit is off-white in colour and has dark brown seeds. Due to its foul scent and bitter taste, people often compare it to stinky cheese. In the tiny fruit, there are gazillions of essential nutrients. So, the ripened fruit is used to make  noni juice , which is consumed as a health drink. The fruit was a popular ingredient in traditional folk medicines. Background and Uses People came to know about noni fruit around 2000-3000 years ago. Morinda Citrifolia or Awl tree is native to the Pacific Islands of Hawaii, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The production of noni fruit requires warm climate and acidic conditions. It sustains even in the worst climatic conditions and therefore, it was grown everywhere. During famine when there was shortage of food, people consumed t...

  Overview   Marshmallow is an invasive, herbaceous plant that grows in salty marshes, damp meadows, and coastal areas. This perennial species is indigenous to Asia, Africa, and western Europe. Its upright stems have soft leaves and pink- colored flowers, which make s it a great ornamental plant. Its root is enriched with mucilage, a soft fiber in plants that swells up after coming in contact with water. Due to its high mucilage content, marshmallow root was used to prepare tea in ancient times. Today, you can find this herb in several products, ranging from food to beauty.     Background of Marshmallow Plant     The history of marshmallow plant dates back to 3000 years ago during the time of ancient Greeks and Egyptians. Its botanical name Althaea officinalis comes from the Greek goddess named Althaea. Traditionally, people considered marshmallow as an excellent food source and consumed it after boiling or frying. During crop failure or famine, the ...