A B C D E F G H I J K L M O P R S T V W Z

B 6 Posts in this encyclopedia category

Banana

Bananas are one of the most commonly eaten fruit in Germany. They are grown in America, Africa, Asia and Oceania, now also in Taiwan and Israel. The banana is one of the nuts and therefore...

Basil

The name comes from the Greek and means "royal medicinal plant". The essential oils and tannins of the basil plant are said to have a digestive, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory effect. The plant...

Bergamot oil

The oil of this citrus plant, named after the Lombard city of Bergamo, smells clear and fresh. Due to its tangy aroma, it is said to have an uplifting and vitalizing effect and is found in many...

Mountain tea

Sideritis comes from the word síderos, which means iron, because it was used in Roman natural history as a remedy for wounds caused by iron. Sideritis is a sage plant that grows mainly in...

Organic seal

Products with the organic seal comply with the provisions of the EU Organic Regulation, an EU-wide uniform set of rules. They are controlled on the basis of the legal provisions stipulated...

Blackberry

Blackberry leaves are a popular ingredient in herbal teas because of their tart taste. They contain aromatic flavones (= vegetable pigments), traces of essential oils and tannins that are...