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The small, sweet, blue-black fruit of a low deciduous shrub. Bilberry also known as Whortleberry, Blueberry, Huckleberry, Hurtleberry, and European Blueberry. The European huckleberry (Vaccinium myrtillus). It is promoted as a treatment for ocular and circulatory disorders and as a treatment for diarrhea. Its mechanisms of action are: antioxidant, astringent, collagen stablizer, and vasoprotector. The…

An ornamental astringent herb. Good substitute for black tea; infusion resembles the taste and is caffeine-free. Helps relieve headache, and has general tonic action.  

An Asian palm with husk-covered orange fruit.  

A European herb with yellow flowers. Bennet also known as Herb Bennet.  

The fertilizing element of flowering plants that consists of dustlike, yellowish grains or spores. Bee pollen has been marketed as a dietary supplement and used by athletes for many years. While bee pollen contains many essential nutrients (such as protein, vitamins, and minerals), its ability to improve athletic performance is unlikely in a well-nourished athlete.…

Shrub or tree native to the Mediterranean region that has aromatic, evergreen leaves and small, black berries. Like wine, thyme and leeks, bay leaf is a foundation flavour of French cuisine. Meat, fish and poultry dishes almost always have a touch.  

Evergreen herb, native to South America, that has small white or yellow flowers.  

Grain rich in vitamin B and E. This passage describes a type of grain that bears a resemblance to wheat. This grain is often used in the creation of malt, which is then used in the production of various alcoholic beverages, such as beer and distilled liquors. Additionally, this grain is utilized as an ingredient…

Red, oblong berries that grow on a spiny shrub which also produces greenish-yellow flowers.  

Young stems of the bamboo plant. A dietary item commonly found in Eastern cuisine is composed of young shoots from a tropical grass that grows to the size of a tree. These shoots are frequently prepared by dicing them into small pieces. Throughout numerous regions of the Orient, the ivory-colored sprouts of a specific type…