It’s safe to say that many of us endure some kind of pain on a frequent basis; be it physical or emotional. From simple niggles such as a headache or toothache, to more severe complaints like joint or muscular pain; or an ongoing illness. Whether we’re over-worked, under stretched or dehydrated – pain can rear… read more
The origin of coconut is unknown, but it is believed to have spread from the Indian Ocean to Malaysia and Polynesia. Fruits growing along the water’s edge dropped into the sea and were taken by currents and tides throughout the South Sea very easily as the outer husk of the coconut is completely impervious to… read more
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a woody vine that grows to approximately 5 metres in height. The plant, a native to India, bares heart shaped leaves and small white flowers. The oil is extracted from the dried peppercorns that turn from red to black as they mature. Black pepper has been used for over 4,000… read more
Wheat is a cereal plant, which originated in West Asia, but is now cultivated throughout the world. The wheat grain consists of three parts – the husk, the germ and the endosperm – and it is the germ that is used in the manufacture of oil. Although the germ only accounts for 3% of the… read more
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 80cm in height, with soft downy leaves and deep blue or violet flowers. A native to southern Europe and now cultivated worldwide (especially in the Mediterranean region, Russia, USA, England and central Europe) this herb has a warming quality and is an… read more