Tag: herbs

Power Points
Soul + Body
Breathe In

Power Points

Imagine that all it takes is a ten-second gentle touch to set off or cure ailments like headaches. “It’s possible,” says Ayurvedic doctor Nisha Manikantan in conversation with Agnieszka Rostkowska.
Agnieszka Rostkowska
The Power of Vinegar
Soul + Body
Good Food

The Power of Vinegar

Vinegar has many medicinal properties and health benefits. Even better, it is easy to make your own vinegars at home.
Dominika Bok
A Hint of Appreciation for Mint
Soul + Body
Good Food

A Hint of Appreciation for Mint

Mint is a diverse herb that can be used in tea, sauce, and as part of the filling in a traditional Polish dumpling (or pierogi).
Łukasz Łuczaj
In Your Prime
Soul + Body
Wellbeing

In Your Prime

According to both Eastern and Western traditions, certain plants and herbs have youth-giving properties and can ensure that we live a long life.
Dominika Bok
Eat Daisies!
Soul + Body
Good Food

Eat Daisies!

Flowers don’t only belong as crystallized cake decorations – there’s a whole host of wild plants whose flowers you can use for all sorts of jams, sugars and syrups.
Monika Kucia
A Royal Herb
World + People
Nature

A Royal Herb

In ancient Rome, basil was an amulet to ward off the evil eye. In Libya, it was thought to be an antidote for viper and scorpion attacks. From there, it was only a small step before crossing over to the dark side . . .
Renata Lis
Stay Sunny
Soul + Body
Wellbeing

Stay Sunny

A daily dose of yoga, sun, or laughter—or even all three together—can do wonders for body and mind.
Przekrój