FRESH PLANTS IN THE KITCHEN

Such in pots on the balcony or windowsill or such from the fridge.

basil

Ocimum basilicum
Apart from its delicious aroma and taste, basil has numerous health benefits that are not often talked about.

lavender

Lavandula
An amazing plant. Lavender essential oil is irreplaceable.
Its medicinal properties are endless.

ginger

Zingiber officinale
★ Strongly anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral
★ Relieves nausea (motion sickness, pregnancy)
★ Stimulates the immune system
★ Pain relieving, alleviates muscle, joint, and menstrual pain
★ Regulates blood sugar levels
★ Protection against neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's)
★ Antioxidant

turmeric

Curcuma longa

★ Stimulates the brain, produces neurotrophic factors = cognitive functions
★ Supports brain function
★ Strong anti-inflammatory (curcumin)
★ Antioxidant
★ Regulates cholesterol, blood pressure
★ Stimulates the immune system
★ Anticancer
★ Supports digestion
★ Alleviates digestive issues
★ Pain relieving (joints, arthritis)

lemon

Citrus limon
★ Refreshes and stimulates
★ Vitamin C boosts immunity
★ Antioxidant
★ Improves digestion
★ Contains pectin (fiber)
★ Helps with hydration
★ Promotes healthy skin (collagen production)
★ Regulates blood sugar
★ Prevents kidney stones
★ Aids weight loss

orange

Citrus sinensis
★ Vitamin C boosts immunity
★ Contains potassium (essential for heart function)
★ Strong antioxidant
★ Improves digestion
★ Contains pectin (fiber)
★ Protects against cancer and heart disease
★ Helps with hydration
★ Promotes healthy skin (collagen production)
★ Supports digestion, relieves constipation

tangerine

Citrus reticulata
★ Vitamin C boosts immunity
★ Contains potassium (essential for heart function)
★ Antioxidant
★ Improves digestion
★ Contains pectin (fiber)
★ Helps with hydration
★ Promotes healthy skin (collagen production)
★ Supports digestion, relieves constipation
★ Prevents urinary tract infections

lime

Citrus aurantiifolia
★ Refreshes and stimulates
★ Vitamin C boosts immunity
★ Contains potassium (essential for heart function)
★ Antioxidant
★ Anti-cancer properties
★ Improves digestion
★ Contains pectin (fiber)
★ Helps with hydration
★ Promotes healthy skin (collagen production)
★ Regulates blood sugar
★ Prevents kidney stones
★ Aids weight loss

grapefruit

Citrus × paradisi
★ Vitamin C boosts immunity
★ Contains potassium (essential for heart function)
★ Strong antioxidant
★ Improves digestion
★ Contains pectin (fiber)
★ Protects against cancer and heart disease
★ Helps with hydration
★ Promotes healthy skin (collagen production)
★ Supports digestion, relieves constipation
★ Weight reduction - metabolism

chives

Who wouldn't want to eat a sandwich with egg and fresh chives?

parsley

It's better to freeze it than to dry it. It preserves more vitamins that way.

marjoram

Origanum majorana
Irreplaceable in Polish cuisine

oregano

A must-have addition to pizza

rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis
The essential oils of this plant not only smell beautiful but also have healing properties

thyme

Thymus vulgaris
Refreshing addition to dishes.

lovage

Levisticum officinale
Essential for broth!

coriander

It's said to work well for virility

bay-laurel

Laurus nobilis
Indispensable bay leaf in Polish cuisine
When burned, it's brilliant as incense: it has a relaxing effect, good for respiratory infections, and repels insects

melissa

Melissa officinalis
Nerve-soothing friend

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