The cherry tree is native to modern day Turkey. Roman soldiers were first to notice the benefits of the cherry fruit for tired muscles and joints. They planted cherry trees along their marching routes to eat while they were travelling. Soon, cherry trees and their fruit were spread all over Europe. Even today, in many

Rosehip ‘better than painkillers’ for arthritis By Kate Devlin (19-May-2008 Telegraph, UK) The pain-relieving properties of rosehip, which has previously been linked to reduced inflammation in osteoarthritis, have been suggested for decades. Now scientists have found that powder made from a wild variety of rosehip, Rosa canina, is better at reducing pain in patients than

Aronia berries, also known as black chokeberries, have been gaining popularity among health-conscious consumers looking to add more superfoods to their diets.The small dark berries of the Aronia melanocarpa plant are packed with nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamin C and anthocyanins, and offer wonderful health benefits for those who want to improve their health

The medical applications of saffron have been noted in folk medicine for the treatment of various health conditions.1 A recent study2 was conducted to assess the efficacy of the Saffron petal in the treatment of mild-to-moderate stress in a 6-week double-blind, placebo-controlled and randomised trial consisting of forty adult outpatients. After 6 weeks, the group