What is wormwood?

Wormwood is a non-native, long-lived, fragrant, perennial plant that grows to about one and a half meters. This plant grows naturally in barren, dry and rocky lands, as well as marginally along the lands and passages. The temperament of this plant in traditional medicine is hot and dry. Fasantine stands out with its green to yellow flowers along with a wonderful fragrance and an extremely bitter taste in the hot months of the year (July to September). The Chinese have been using this medicinal plant for a long time to reduce fever, improve digestive health and eliminate parasites. This plant has a psychoactive effect due to having a chemical compound called thujone, and it is also used in the preparation of wine called vermouth. These plants do not contain calories, vitamins or minerals, but they contain several plant compounds, the most well-known...

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Ancient sesame seed

Sesame is an annual plant which has a height of about one meter. Its leaves are oval, narrow and sharp. Its white or red flowers appear one by one next to the leaves at the end of the stem. The fruit of this plant is in the form of a capsule and contains small, flat and oval seeds, which are called sesame seeds, and this is the part used by this plant. The main homeland of Sesame is India, from where it has spread to other parts of the world. Currently, China is the largest producer in the world. India and Abyssinia are after China in terms of production. Halwa is a type of sweet made from crushed and sweetened sesame. In Europe and North America, these seeds are used to flavor and decorate various dishes.Like breads and other...

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