Cardamom

The amazing properties of cardamom

From the family of ginger, Cardamom is a fruit plant with dark seeds and the size of a finger knuckle.  The herb is found in green, black, and white color, with the green kind having a bitter aroma.

The fragrant seeds are used as an aromatic flavor in different cuisines such as sweets, foods, and especially jam.  India, Pakistan province are among the most consumers of cardamom in the world.

The amazing medicinal properties

• helping with bad breath or treating halitosis

Bad breath is one of the most common problems among people. According to the studies in this field, consuming cardamom seed is an effective way to control bad breath, by fighting oral bacteria, making it a good ingredient in gum making industry.

Cardamom properties

• fighting cancer cells

Studies and experiments on animals indicate the herb can help control and fight cancer cells, due to the anti-cancer agents such as Cineol and limonene in the herb.

• lowering blood pressure

According to researchers, consuming 3 grams of the herb seeds per day for 12 weeks has a tremendous effect on reducing blood pressure.

Rose Flower

Rosa x damascena

Rose Flower is one of the aromatic plants. Red roses is other name of the flower. Rosewater is made from a kind of this flower.

India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Afghanistan are the countries that are active in the field of aroma making and oil extracting from the plant.

The history of growing this plant goes back to the Achaemenid era in Fars province. Later in the Safavid era, the herb was planted in the foothills of Kashan, though it was cultivated in the Shah Mountain of Lalehzar region of Kerman. Today, the cultivation of the Rose flower has increased in the region due to the suitable climate condition. It can be said that Iran is the largest poduction hub of Rose flower in the world.

Amazing Features of Rose Flower

Medicinal Properties

• Strengthening the stomach and relaxing nerves
• Relieving headaches
• Treating heart disease and rheumatism
• Relieving stomach pain and chronic coughing
• Improving and strengthening the digestive system
• Preventing osteoporosis
• Softening and glowing the skin
• Anti- Allergy and inflammation
• Reducing the volume of menstrual bleeding
• Liver cleansing
• Protecting against cardiovascular problems
• Fighting cancer
• Repairing body cells as it’s rich in vitamin C and other compounds such as ellagic acid, and quercetin

Uses of Rose Flower

The products of the plant include dried petals, rosewater, and essential oils. The herb is used in:

• Pharmaceutical industry
• Perfumes and cologne
• Food industry
• Cosmetics & Hygienic Products
• Jam syrup
• Confectionery industries
• Ice cream making

It is worth noting that every year, the Iranian essential oils and rosewater is exported to European countries such as Great Britain, France, and the Persian Gulf countries.

Borage

The Amazing Benefits of Borage

Most of the properties of the herb are due to the presence of potassium nitrate substance.

Ingredients of Borage

• Rich in antioxidants
• Flavonoids and anthocyanins
• Gamma-linolenic acid and choline
• Vitamins B and C
• Magnesium and calcium
• Iron and potassium

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Licorice and its unique properties

This self-growing herb is native to Asia, North Africa, and southern Europe. Licorice root has brown and black skin and yellow core and has medicinal properties. The herb has 5 to 6 brown seeds and bluish flowers.

The herb has four to seven pairs of leaves and a leaflet which are sticky due to the secretion of a special kind of sap.

Licorice Ingredients

• Glycyrrhizin is the major component of licorice which turns into two molecules of water and glucuronic acid and glycyrrhetinic under hydrolysis condition.
• Glyceric acid, which is 50 times sweeter than sugar, is another ingredient of licorice. The amount of Glyceric in the herb varies between 5 to 20 percent, depending on the plant kind and environmental conditions. The Glyceric increases with age.
• Isoflavones and flavonoids
• Coumarins and strudels
• Terpenoids
• Starch and volatile oils
• Amino acids and lignin
• Amines and waxes
• Sugars such as glucose and sucrose

Extraordinary medicinal properties of licorice

As mentioned above, the taste of licorice can vary depending on the herb kind. For example, the Greek sweet is said to have a bitter taste, while the Spanish herb has a milder taste. The following are among the medicinal properties of the herb:

• The dried and abraded root of the herb has expectorant properties. The Hindus have used it in a special medicine called Jasti Mado.
• Having antimicrobial properties, it is used in toothpaste and mouthwash as an anti-decay agent.
• Antispasmodic and anti-muscle cramps
• Treating bronchitis, rheumatism, and swollen joints
• Used in cough syrup.
• having laxative and diuretic properties
• Used as a topical antiviral drug for eyes, ulcers, shingles, mouth, and genital ulcers.
• Helping with the digestive system, while treating ulcers, stomach swelling and duodenum and preventing gastric cancer
• Helping with bloating and indigestion
• Affecting the body’s endocrine system, while lowering blood testosterone levels. However, its effect on testosterone has not yet been studied.
• A skin brightener and anti- Some cosmetic creams usually contain the herb.

Valerian

Valerian officinalis

Medicinal properties of valerian

Having a lot of medicinal properties, the root of valerian plays an important role in preventing and treating many diseases. The plant can help cure the following disorders:

• convulsant
• depression
• stress
• insomnia
• Stomach upset
• digestion disorders

A nickname associate with valerian is catnip, as it can attract the cats to itself, due to the similarity between actinidin in the plant and the cats’ pheromones.

The most important properties of the catnip

The most important medical properties of the herb are:

• helping hysterical and nervous problems
• Sedative and antispasmodic
• Febrifugal and tranquilizer
• Helping with restlessness
• Anti-intestinal and gastric worms
• Relieving Migraine
• Relieving stress and anxiety
• Treating melancholy
• Relieving the chest pain
• Helping with diabetes
• Treating sciatica
• Eliminating persistent hiccups

Cumin

Carum carvi

Green Cumin was first cultivated in Iran and the Mediterranean region. The plant was, first, found in Syria and since the second millennium BC, it was used in ancient Egypt, Morocco, ancient Rome, and Persia.

Green Cumin plays a major role in the pharmaceutical industry.

Ingredients of cumin

• Iron and magnesium
• Vitamins C and E
• Variants of B vitamins such as B2, B3, B6, B12
• Folic acid B9
• A and K Vitamins
• Potassium and phosphorus
• Sodium and zinc
• Calcium
• Golden oil, tannins, and essential oils
• A kind of aldehyde called cuminol, the amount of which varies between 30 to 50 percent depending on the culture site.

Saffron

Crocus sativus

Extraordinary properties of saffron

Saffron or Zarparan is known as the most precious plant in the world. It is believed that it was first planted and used in Iran. Saffron is mainly harvested in the northeastern part of Iran, particularly Khorasan province.

Iran is the main producer of this so-called “Red Gold” in the world. About 92 percent of the world saffron is cultivated in Iran. In addition, Iran is also known to produce the best quality saffron in the world. According to the medical studies, researchers have discovered the extraordinary properties of this precious plant.  That is why the plant is also known and used for its medical and health benefits, in addition to its popular use as a spice.

Having hundreds of hectares of farmland in Khorasan and southern Iran, as the origin of saffron, our company claims to produce and provide the premium quality Iranian saffron with the help of farmers and prominent specialists in the country.

Green Tea

Green tea and its health properties

Green tea contains a range of healthy compounds that has made it a popular herbal drink in the world for so many years. The herb is native to India and China. After water, tea is one of the most consumed drinks in the world. Green tea accounts for 20% of the global consumption while black tea has the highest share with 78%.

 The tea is full of antioxidant compounds, making it the healthiest drink in the world. It is also rich in cancer-fighting, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving ingredients, due to containing polyphenol agent.

Amazing properties of green tea

• Cancer fighting

One of the most powerful compounds in the herb is polyphenols which according to studies conducted by the National Cancer Institute may help reduce the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells while protecting the cells against UVB rays.

• Reducing cardiovascular disease

The studies show that the herb may also help improve and strengthen heart function, thus reducing cardiovascular disease.

• lowering blood Cholesterol

Studies indicate that consuming green tea may help lower LDL cholesterol or bad fats.

• Reducing the risk of brain stroke

If consumed regularly, green herbal tea can lower the risk of brain stroke significantly.

• Increasing fat burning

The herbal tea may help losing weight and reducing blood triglycerides without having any side effects of fat-burning drugs. The polyphenols compounds in the tea stimulate the salivary amylase, an enzyme responsible for initiating starch breakdown in the mouth.

• Preventing Alzheimer’s disease

To fully understand the effect of the herb on Alzheimer’s disease, researchers examined one of the compounds in green tea called CAGE after it was digested in the large intestine. The research showed that the plant is very effective in preventing Alzheimer’s disease.