The Healthy Temple

The Nutmeg

The Arabs were the exclusive importers of the spice to Europe up until 1512, when Vasco de Gama reached the Moloccas and claimed the islands for Portugal. To preserve their new monopoly, the Portuguese (and from 1602, the Dutch) restricted the trees to the islands of Banda and Amboina. The Dutch were especially cautious, since [...]

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The useful act to the black tea

Black tea is currently the most popular in the US, enjoyed mainly as iced tea. The fame of black tea is mainly due to the invention of the tea bag in 1904 by NYC tea merchant Thomas Sullivan. Recent studies have shown that black tea provides equal health benefits as its green cousin. Adagio Teas [...]

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Caraway and uses

Caraway (Carum carvi) is used to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa, where people have used it as a spice for thousands of years. In the seedling year, biennial plants resemble carrots, growing about 20 cm (8 inches) tall, with finely divided leaves and a long taproot. By the second year, 60 to 90 cm [...]

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Refresh your mind, body, and soul!

Aromatherapy is used in the ancient Indian system of Ayurveda, the oldest medical science which has been continuously practiced. Ayurveda promotes health through natural interventions which help harmonize the bodily balances and functions. Aromatherapy uses this principle to provide a soothing and beneficial escape from our everyday cares, worries or responsibilities. Combining the rhythmic relaxation of [...]

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Healthy Benefits Of Guarana (Paullinia cupana)

Guarana, Paullinia cupana, is a native climbing evergreen vine of the Amazon and can be found in Venezuela and the northern parts of Brazil. It is a berry that has many uses, including those to increase fat-burning ability and increase energy. Guarana soft drinks are wildly popular in Brazil, and have been marketed in other countries [...]

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