Cardiac Health

April 12, 2018

Hawthorn Berry Jelly

Hawthorn berries are great for you.  Try this country hawthorn berry jelly recipe that has a sour but sweet, rose like flavor. Hawthorn Berry Jelly Ingredients ​3 pounds of hawthorn berries, washed, stems removed 2.5 pints of water 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder 1/2 teaspoon of allspice Juice of 1 […]
April 12, 2018

Hawthorn Berry Spread

This hawthorn berry spread can lend a sophisticated impression atop pancakes or waffles. The flavor is tart and sweet with a deep royal red-purple color. Hawthorn Berry Spread Ingredients 3 cups of hawthorn berries, rinsed 3 cups of apple juice 1/2 cup of yellow raisins 2 apples, pealed, cored, sliced […]
April 17, 2018

Anethole / Anise Camphor / Trans-Anethole

Anethole is a phenol methyl ether as found in anise, fennel, and camphor.  Anise is over 90% anethole.  Trans-anethole is the more abundant and safer anethole isomer, while cis-anethole is more toxic. The cis-anethole isomer is found in very small amounts in fennel and anise. Phenol methyl ethers are similar […]
April 19, 2018

Cinnamic Acid

Cinnamic acid is an acid, as found in benzoin, Peru balsam, and cinnamon. Links to Plants Containing Cinnamic Acid RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study.  This compilation of research articles does […]
April 19, 2018

Cuminaldehyde / Cuminal

Cuminaldehyde is an aldehyde found in cumin, caraway, and cinnamon. Aldehydes have a powerful aroma used in perfumery.  Oxidation (exposure to oxygen) causes potential skin irritation and loss of aroma. Links to Plants Containing Cuminaldehyde   RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the […]
April 24, 2018

Nerol

Nerol is an alcohol found in basil, helichrysum, rose, neroli, myrtle, lemon balm, and thyme. Alcohols are the most therapeutically beneficial type of component in an essential oil, and have a low toxicity for safer use with fragile populations (like the elderly).  Alcohols can be sensitizing when oxidized, so proper storage is […]
April 25, 2018

Rosmanol

Rosmanol is a diterpene phenol as found in rosemary and sage. Links to Plants Containing Rosmanol   RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study.  This compilation of research articles does not necessarily […]
April 25, 2018

Ursolic Acid

Ursolic Acid is a triterpenoid found in many herbs of the Lamiaceae family.  These include: rosemary, oregano, marjoram, basil, and more. Links to Plants Containing Ursolic Acid   RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description […]
April 25, 2018

Rosmarinic Acid

Rosmarinic acid is a caffeic acid ester found in many aromatic plants such as rosemary, oregano, basil, sage, hyssop, and more. Links to Plants Containing Rosmarinic acid RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of […]
April 30, 2018

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Research

Latin Name: Zingiber officinale Family: Zingeberaceae Ginger has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years to treat digestive ailments.  Ginger is also a rubefacient herb, helping to increase blood flow.  It is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties.  Rhizomes (underground stems) are used in cooking, to make tea, and as herbal […]
May 1, 2018

Elderberry (Sambucus ssp.) Research

Latin Name: Multiple Sambucus ssp. Family: Adoxaceae Elder flowers and berries are edible but the rest of the plant is poisonous, containing calcium oxalate.  Unripe fruit is also poisonous.  Elderberries maybe helpful in reducing cholesterol, blood pressure, and with sinus congestion; more research is necessary. RESEARCH The listings of research […]
May 1, 2018

Ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi) Research

Latin name: Trachyspermum ammi Family: Apiaceae Ajowan, also commonly called Bishop’s weed, is an Indian spice used for digestive issues.  Topically, it has been used to treat psoriasis and hypopigmentation, although it can be phototoxic topically due to its furocoumarin constituents. RESEARCH Safety and Quality High thymol and carvacrol content […]