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Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver and khus, is a perennial bunchgrass of the family Poaceae.. Vetiver is most closely related to Sorghum while sharing many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii).
Other traditional uses include as an expectorant, astringent, and to treat bronchitis. [83] The essential oil of the plant has been used for centuries as a general tonic for colds and coughs, and to relieve congestion of the mucous membranes. Glycyrrhiza glabra: Licorice root: Purported uses include stomach ulcers, bronchitis, and sore throat. [84]
A coffee substitute from ground, roasted chickpeas was mentioned by a German writer in 1793. [5] Dandelion coffee is attested as early as the 1830s in North America. [9] The drink brewed from ground, roasted chicory root has no caffeine, but is dark and tastes much like coffee. It was used as a medicinal tea before coffee was introduced to Europe.
Dawn Russell, health advocate and founder of 8Greens, is joining the TODAY Food team for this week's Wellness Wednesday to share two of her favorite good-for-you recipes she says help curb sugar ...
Inverted sugar syrup – (also called invert syrup) is an edible mixture of two simple sugars – glucose and fructose – that is made by heating sucrose (table sugar) with water and acid. [7] Kuromitsu – a Japanese sugar syrup, literally "black honey", it is similar to molasses, but thinner and milder
For many people, coffee is the drink of choice first thing in the morning. The beverage made from what adults think of as magical wake-up beans gives the boost of energy many need to get out of bed.
Paraherbalism is the pseudoscientific use of extracts of plant or animal origin as supposed medicines or health-promoting agents. [ 1 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Phytotherapy differs from plant-derived medicines in standard pharmacology because it does not isolate and standardize the compounds from a given plant believed to be biologically active.
A sugar substitute may also be used. [1] Flavored syrups may be used or mixed with carbonated water, coffee, pancakes, waffles, tea, cake, ice cream, and other foods. There are hundreds of flavors ranging from cherry and peach to vanilla to malt, hazelnut, coconut, almond, gingerbread, chocolate, peppermint, rootbeer, and even toasted marshmallow.