Magazine No. 33 of Botanical-online

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Medicinal plants

Medicinal properties of Barbados cherry

Acerola cherry or Barbados cherry is one of the richest sources of vitamin C in nature. The fruit pulp is fleshy, sweet and very acidic. Its juice contains an astounding 1,000 to 4.000mg. vitamin C per 100g.

More medicinal plants

Natural medicine

Swollen eyes plant remedies

One of the many interesting applications of the cucumber is its ability to relax tired eyes, moisturize and relieve redness and inflammation. The application of a pair of fresh-cut slices on the eyelids, is a good natural eye drops

Why our eyes become swollen

Too much work, lack of rest, stress or problems with insomnia are reflected in the eyes causing swollen eyes.

Mediterranean diet

Natural food

Sorrel benefits

In small doses, sorrel leaves increase muscle tone and secretions of the digestive organs. Its leaves, which are eaten in salads or stews, provide a characteristic acidic flavor that whets your appetite and improves stomach weakness

More food properties

Vegetarian recipes

Potatoes with vegetables cake

This is a delicious and easy recipe. It will bring us the energy of carbohydrates from potatoes, more fiber from vegetables, which will help improve the absorption of these carbohydrates. Cheese provides protein and calcium.

More healthy recipes

Plant cultivation

Loquat cultivation

Native to southeastern China, where it is known for more than 2,000 years ago. Today it is cultivated as a fruit and ornamental tree almost everywhere.

Gardening tips

Contest: Flower of the month

Do you know which flower is it?

It can be found by the water streams, specially in mountains. Very distinctive bright green leaves and yellow flowers.


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