Aloe Vera: Helps to heal from the inside out

Aloe Vera There are several hundred species of Aloe, and many varieties within each species. The most famous representative of this group of plants is the edible Aloe vera, which has a rich medicinal history due to it’s anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties. In our Bustan we grow an unidentified variety of Aloe vera, […]

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How to grow, gather, and prepare Calendula as food and medicine

Calendula – a Versatile Medicinal How to grow, gather, and prepare Calendula as food and medicine Calendula (Calendula officinalis) a highly versatile medicinal plant, is one of the easiest herbs to grow, and a must for every herbal garden. It reseeds itself with ease, coming back every winter without becoming invasive. Calendula’s name derives from […]

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Cruciferous Vegetables For Healing Your Thyroid

Meet the Crucifers The name “cruciferous vegetables” comes from the shape of four equal-sized flower petals of this botanical family, that come together to form a cross. Cruciferous vegetables are also sometimes referred to as the mustard family vegetables since mustard greens, seeds, and oils all belong to this group. Additional vegetables from this group […]

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Arctium lappa

​Burdock Burdock (Arctium lappa) is a large and sturdy biennial native to Europe and Asia, has become naturalized throughout North America, and is easy to grow in Israel, as long as it has some shade and regular watering. Its impressive leaves can grow to massive proportions with wavy margins and long white hairs on the […]

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An Anti-Stress Food That Helps Prevent Cancer, And More

Sweet Potatoes Sweet Potatoes are an incredibly nutritious food that is easy to digest. They promote productive bacteria in the stomach, small intestine, and colon while starving out harmful bacteria and fungi. This helps the body to produce B12, prevents the development of megacolon, and helps to alleviate the narrowing of the intestinal tract caused […]

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