Tag: Use of plants
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Southamericans chew coca leaves to eradicate hunger, thirst, improve muscle stamina, to counter altitude sickness and oxygen deprivation. The leaf is also… read more
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Potatoes are stem tubers and considered a starchy vegetable. There are many health benefits to potatoes, they are rich in starch, fiber,… read more
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Every part of the palm is useful in one way or another. Coconut’s historical, cultural, and health significance in India, includes its… read more
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Paraguayans and North Argentinians drink Tereré – cold mate with iced water or fruit juice (orange or lemonade) and herbs such as… read more
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Frankincense is the fragrant gum resin obtained from balsam trees (Boswellia), most commonly the tree resin is put on a heat source… read more
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Ancient Meso-Americans consumed chocolate in a variety of ways. It could be everything from a ritual potion, to a healing elixir and… read more
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For the Incas, as well as for today’s Aymara and Quechua farmers of the Andes, the potato is more then sustenance, it… read more
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Cuy, is part of the culture, history, mythology, folklore and every day life, of Peruvians from time immemorial. This small rodent is… read more
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The story of how cocoa and chocolate was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is… read more
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Discover mythology, history and traditional medicinal use of Omani Frankincense Hojari, once and today. Oman is permeated with frankincense, so prevalent that… read more
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Visiting South America, we have often been invited to share a mate, by friendly and curious locals. Having a mate or terere means… read more
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Discover legends, myths and folklore of the coconut palm tree and its use in traditional Indian culture. Oral literature abounds with proverbs,… read more
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While doing a Panchakarma in Kerala, India we witness how Annapurṇa – The kitchen goddess – got a temple in the new… read more
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The story of how coffee was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is a fascinating… read more
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Historically, the Mid Autumn Festival 中秋节 was a time to enjoy the successful reaping of rice and wheat with food offerings made… read more
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Discover legends and folklore of the Frangipani – Plumeria in India, and its use in traditional Indian culture. Family: ApocynaceaeHindi: ChampaEnglish:Temple tree,… read more
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Discover legends, myths and folklore of the banana tree in India and its use in Indian culture. Offering and prayers to the… read more
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Discover legend, myth and folklore of the Bodhi or Ashwattha tree in India and its use in desi culture. The Ashwattha is… read more
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Discover the Aymara legend, history and folklore of the quinoa in Peru and its use in traditional culture. For millions quinoa is… read more
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Timeline of yerba mate read more
