The purslane plant

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

As a herbal remedy. Purslane had medicinal uses for a great many complaints, for example, easing dry coughs, assisting the pain of gout, even removing excessive heat in the forehead and temples, and soothing sore mouths and gums. Four hindres years ago, herbalist and writer John Gerard advised that purslane eaten in salads with oil [...]

Caraway

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Caraway is therapeutic and other qualities as medicine and as a food were known as far back as Biblical times. The ancient middle easr called the seeds Karawya. The digestive properties of the fruit are identical to those of aniseed. But, the flavor is stronger and reminiscent of the zesty bite of orange or lemon [...]