Finger limes are a rainforest delicacy. They come in a range of colours, from deep green to yellow, purple, pink and vivid red. When halved, these native Australian fruits reveal little pearls within. The distinctive lemon-lime flavour of their juice is a real treat, not to mention a wonderful alternative medicine.
Therapeutic benefits
Indigenous Australians have revered...
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Dill
This super herb is native to diverse regions around the world, including Russia, Africa and the Mediterranean. Luckily this means you can get it growing almost anywhere to enjoy both its fresh taste and health benefits.
Therapeutic benefits
A tangy addition to fish, pickles and salads, dill lets you eat your way to all natural better health. Dill is chemoprotective,...
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Lemon balm
A shrub of lemon balm in your garden gives you a medicine for a variety of medical ailments, as well as the zesty aroma of mint and lemon.
Therapeutic benefits
Lemon balm can be used on the skin and eaten or brewed as a tea for different effects. Crushed lemon balm leaves can be rubbed on the skin to keep mosquitos at bay and to treat insect bites and skin sores. It...
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Passionfruit
These evergreen vines bear delicious fruits in the warmer months. As well as being tasty, there are a swathe of health benefits that make passionfruit a great vine to add to your garden.
Therapeutic benefits
Passion Fruit contains alkaloids, which give a calming effect. There are also a host of strong antioxidants to keep your immune system uplifted. These trace goodies...
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Pawpaw
These tasty tropical fruits are not only a yummy treat in summer – they contain a huge amount of vitamins and antioxidants that can keep you at optimum health.
Therapeutic benefits
Pawpaw fruits are an excellent source of antioxidants, which have been shown to protect against chronic illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. They are also high in carotenes, and vitamins...
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Echinacea
This daisy-like perennial plant provides lots of relief for colds, coughs and inflammations, as a general boost to the immune system. While native to North America, this no-nonsense plant can survive in a variety of climates, and doesn’t need much water to flourish. It was once used by the Native Americans as an application for stings and bites from insects and snakes.
Therapeutic...
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Aloe vera
This plant has been used for its medicinal properties since biblical times. There are a lot of ailments than can be soothed from having a pot or two of aloe vera about the house, including sunburn, cuts, rashes, and digestive issues. Aloe vera is even used as a beauty treatment sometimes.
Therapeutic benefits
Aloe vera sap is the part of the plant that contains the...
