Avocado an introduction The tree from which the commercial avocado fruit (technically a berry due to the fact it develops from a single ovary and has the seed embedded in the fruit), come from the avocado tree Persea americana Mill which originates from Central America. The avocado is a nutritious fruit high in lipids particularly mono unsaturated which may help lower levels of cholesterol. Avocados are sources of fibre and fairly high levels of protein. It is a good source of Vitamins A, B3, B5, C and E and of the mineral potassium. For a more detailed breakdown of avocados see appendix 1.
Limonene, the chief component of orange oil, is widely used as a fragrance and flavoring, as well as a cleaning solvent. Limonene, a naturally occurring hydrocarbon, is a cyclic monoterpene, a class of natural products biosynthesized by the assembly of isoprene units into various structures. Many terpenes are responsible for the odors of plants like eucalyptus, pine, mint, lavender, rose, and others. Organic chemists use terpenes and other natural products as chiral starting materials for complex chemical syntheses or as inspirations for pharmaceuticals. Some natural products are attractive synthetic targets because of interesting or unusual structural features or medicinal applications.
Salvia divinorum Salvia divinorum is a hallucinogenic plant that is native to northeastern Sierra Mazateca mountain region of Mexico. Although this is the only place known that grows this herb naturally, salvia is cultivated in some areas in the United States. Salvia divinorum is a perennial herb in the mint family and it is one of five hundred species of Salvia. This plant is cultivated in large groups and grows well over 3 feet in height. Some of its characteristics are that it has large green leaves, hollow square stems, and white flowers with purple calyces, which similarly characterizes the sage plant.
The species, often called sweet leaf or sugar leaf, is widely grown for its intensely sweet leaves. A component on the leaf called stevioside is extracted and manufactured into the calorie-free sweeteners you see in stores. Originally Stevia was only available as a "dietary supplement" in the U.S. In 2008 the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status to rebaudioside A, one of
It is designed to help the body use its natural ability to balance and heal itself. Aromatherapy is used in many settings from spas to hospitals. Its general function is meant to relieve pain, promote relaxation and mood. The smell of lavender for example is thought to soothe and comfort. Peppermint oil used by pregnant women has been said to help with nausea and vomiting (Natures gift Aromatherapy 2006).
Herbal teas also have the ability to suppress illness as they assist with sore muscles, stomach flu, and a cold. Complementary medicine refers to CAM usage in conjunction with conventional medicine. An example of complementary medicine is the usage of acupuncture in addition to usual care to help assist with decreasing pain, herbal medicine, massage, support groups, as well as yoga (NCCAM, 2011).
Edible flower, best used as a tea. Essential oils in beebalm tea may provide protection from mountain sickness
Some manufacturers, however, claim that their erythritol products are as sweet as sugar. * Erythritol is usually made from plant sugars. Sugar is mixed with water and then fermented with a natural culture into erythritol. It is then filtered, allowed to crystallize, and then dried. The finished product is white granules or powder that resembles sugar.
The first and probably most obvious similarity is that they are both fruits, and quite popular fruits at that. Both apples and oranges are tasty and are good sources of vitamin C. The FDA recognizes apples and oranges as a full serving of fruit on the food pyramid. Another similarity between these is that they both grow on trees and are generally a round spherical shape with seeds in the center. They are both often packed in lunches or as snacks because they are easy to handle and can last a long time in a refrigerator before going bad. In contrast, apples are usually red or green, and oranges are surprisingly an orange color.
Five products that come from tropical rain forest are food products, such as tropical fruits, e.g. papaya, or nuts, such as. Cacao,Brazil nut. a key ingredient in chocolate, is a common product from the rainforest. Some spices grow well in the rainforest, for example cinnamon and vanilla beans.