Beet Root (Beta vulgaris), powdered root, U.S. The beautiful red-purple color of beet root is a clear sign of the amazing plant pigments known as carotenoids. Beet root powder when used in soapmaking will produce colors ranging from deep yellow to kidney bean/red-brown color to deep pink/purple. As you can see, due to its many […]

Basil (Ocimum basilicum [Lamiaceae]), cut and sifted, Egypt, a/k/a Sweet Basil. Basil is a key ingredient in pesto–the zesty, immensely popular sauce for pasta. But basil is no newcomer. It’s been a favorite for thousands of years, not only in the kitchen but in the medicine chest. Basil has been used successfully to treat intestinal […]

Arrowroot (Maranta arundinaceae), powder, a/k/a Indian Arrowroot, Maranta Indica, Maranta ramosissima, Maranta Starch, Araruta or Bermuda Arrowroot. Produced from the fecula or starch of the rhizome. Arrowroot is the edible starch of several tropical plant roots. The root is peeled and grated into water, and the fine-textured starch is extracted. It can be useful as […]

Arnica (Arnica montana), flower, whole, Mexico. Oral administration of arnica is often accompanied by severe side effects!! For external use in injury and for consequences of accidents, e.g., hematoma, dislocations, contusions, edema due to fracture, rheumatic muscle and joint problems. Especially when applied topically, arnica preparations have antiphlogistic activity. In cases of inflammation, arnica preparations […]

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