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Dos Blanc "The Dominican Dandelion"

Chaptalia Nutans P.  A plant we locally know as "Dos Blanc'. Referring to the white back of the leaves.  The plant shows off it's Dandelion-puffball-like  blooms atop a long, slender stem, or scape, emerging from a rosette of leaves at the base. This is how we have always identified the plant Dos Blanc "Chaptalia nutans Polak). And the white underneath or the back of the leaves of course. But we call it Dandelion. Sharing the same plant family, the herb grows and looks very much like a real dandelion when it has the puff flower blooming. If you're a diabetic and get sweet mouth, chew one leaf  to change that situation almost immediately.   The root Extract has High In Vitro Antioxidant activity and Low Cytotoxicity in Vivo Medicinally parts of the plant is being used for high blood pressure; a s it is well known for lowering sugar levels in the blood. Some mentioned using it for inflammation and for the majority is mostly used as a diuretic. Diuretics help our bod

Lemongrass and Citronella

Is Lemongrass the same as Citronella? Is Citronella another name for Lemon grass ? Lets clarify. Citronella & Lemon grass are cousins in nature. They look similar and grow the same way, and are processed in the same manner for oils too. But, they are two different plants ! In our culture, Citronella is not used for making tea or ingested in any form while Lemon grass is used as an herbal tea drink for symptoms related to respiratory issues, bloating , high fevers , hangovers , anxiety , coughs and colds, and as an expectorant.  The oils from both can be used similarly, though they are not exactly the same. There is a slight difference in the scent. SEE THE PICTURES BELOW  from left to right   Citronella (Cymbopogon Nardus) and Lemon Grass  (Cymbopogon Citratus)    Some noticeable differences between the two grasses are; Citronella grass has reddish colored pseudo stems, while lemongrass is all green.  The lemon grass never sends out a flower , Citronella bears a long flower that re

KNOW YOUR HERBS ; USES & BENEFITS

ANISE / NANI USES: Anise seed is perhaps the first spices ever known by the human race. A type of plant native to Egypt, anise seed is included of the Umbelliferous group, that also consists of cumin, fennel, caraway, and dill. Anise has been consumed for its therapeutic along with its food quantities. Romans consumed anise to taste cake which they eaten after large meals to increase digestion of food. Anise seed has been uncovered through better research to prevent or even heal the following ailments, here are the health benefits of anise seeds that you need to know. 1. Increase Metabolism System Anise herb is especially effective for the digestive metabolism. Because it increases digestive flow, it is a very excellent treatment for the digestive tract related illness. It is very great at vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas problem, sporadic flatulence as well as gastritis. Additionally, it works as an appetite stimulant. It provides healing to every digestive