Contemporary phytotherapy uses dill leaves to relieve digestive difficulties and irritation of the oral mucous membranes. The diuretic and purifying properties make it an ally against water retention and cellulite, as it helps eliminate the accumulation of excess fluids. Dill tips are excellent in the kitchen for flavoring fish-based dishes such as salmon, with their spicy and intense flavour.
Pumpkin seeds, toasted and salted, a fragrant and tasty snack. Rich in minerals, they are precious allies, for health and diet (without exaggerating). Excellent as a mid-morning or afternoon snack.
Centinodia, also known as correggiola, is a medicinal herb known as a natural diuretic and expectorant remedy. For those who want to expel liquids, it acts effectively in cases of urinary retention resulting from irritation of the kidney and bladder. It also promotes the well-being of the respiratory tract, as an herbal tea to free the bronchi and soothe the symptoms of colds.
Exotic fruit par excellence, Medjoul dates have properties and benefits including antioxidant effects, excellent for fighting the cellular aging process. In addition, Medjoul dates are the best-selling on the market for their delicious flavor, enveloping also thanks to their softness.
The devil's claw is a plant that has beneficial properties, historically used to calm pain and inflammation. The root is indicated in case of joint and muscle pain; it is a very effective remedy for the cervical, as well as alleviating the symptoms of rheumatism, sciatica, low back pain, arthritis and tendinitis. It is also useful for soothing heartburn and digestive disorders.
Orange blossoms can be used alone for a calming herbal tea, or added together with a blend of medicinal herbs, as desired. They possess expectorant properties against colds, thanks to vitamin C, and promote proper digestion. The relaxing characteristics of orange blossom are useful in cases of insomnia, anxiety and stress.
Ingredients: orange blossom Botanical name: Citrus aurantium Origin: Middle East
Selim pepper is very pungent, aromatic, and with a bitter aftertaste. It has hints of nutmeg and resin. It looks like a pod that is smoked and dried before being sold. It should be used in its entirety and then removed from the preparations. It is excellent in stews, soups and barbecued meats.
Formosa honey black tea is famous in Taiwan. The leaves of these tea trees would produce sweetness like honey after the reaction of some insect bites. The more insects gnaw on the tea leaves, the more noticeable the honey flavor of the tea will be. Hence growers avoid using pesticides to make this tea natural and good-tasting, sweet and refreshing.
These small balls of salt give dishes a light and round flavor, and a special finish to your fish, meat and vegetable dishes. In the pristine African territory, in the Etosha National Park, the wind carries and groups the salt crystals, which take on a pearly shape - unlike any other salt in the world!
Elderberry berries, is rich in vitamins and minerals, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-flu, strengthens the immune system, diaphoretic (increases sweating), beneficial for the respiratory tract, improves blood circulation, pain reliever.
Ingredients: pilosella Botanical name: Sambucus Nigra L. Origin: Hungary
Pumpkin seeds are known for their vermifuge properties. Snack and ingredient for tasty and healthy dishes. Rich in minerals, they are precious allies, because they can give us a great nutritional intake. Excellent as a mid-morning snack or in the afternoon in their natural version.
The mix of spices for the preparation of Chakalaka, is designed to flavor this recipe with spicy and aromatic notes. The typical South African vegetable sauce, is created with a spicy blend, including masala leaves and curry powder, which reinforces the sautéed vegetables and beans in the original recipe. Also discover its unique taste as a barbecue sauce, perfect spiciness on grilled meat and sausages.
Ingredients:
tomato, onion, peppers, garlic, cumin, chili pepper, black pepper, paprika, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom.