Finding the healthiest cooking oil can be a difficult task. This is mainly because you need to consider both the smoking point and fatty acid profile of the oil. For frying, you should choose an oil with a high smoke point that also has a good balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids – even … Read more
Safflower oil is derived from Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), a member of the Basket Flower family. Safflower oil is extracted from safflower seeds and is produced by hot or cold pressing. Although some people use safflower oil for medicinal purposes, there is no scientific evidence that it can be used to treat diseases or other health … Read more
Pomegranate is the name of a shrub or small tree that bears fruit of the same name. Other Danish and Latin names for the pomegranate include: Punic apple Punica granatum Punica Malus In this article you can read about the characteristics, cultivation and history of the pomegranate. For additional information, please also see our articles … Read more
Phototoxicity is also known as light poisoning or photoallergic contact dermatitis and is a term that covers all damage to living tissue caused by light. Although the vast majority of phototoxic damage is caused by sunlight, all types of UV light can cause damage. Phototoxic damage can also affect humans as well as animals. The … Read more
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is a plant in the genus Pogostemon, which belongs to the lip flower family. The plant itself is a herb that grows up to 1 meter tall and bears small, pale flowers that are white and pink in color. Patchouli originates from the tropical regions of Asia, but is now grown in … Read more
Enfleurage is a method used to extract essence and aroma from whole plants or plant parts. Developed in the 19th century in France, enfleurage is especially used for very fragile plant parts – typically flower petals or whole flowers – that cannot withstand the high temperatures used in steam distillation. The process of enfleurage is … Read more