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 (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 471 likes RECIPES WITH ITAjwain is native to the Middle East and is still common in Egypt as well as Indian cooking. Like turmeric, ajwain is a spice used to enhance digestibility rather than flavor. 516 likes RECIPES WITH ITPromotes strength and solidity. Anabolic, but without creating stagnation. Regulates estrogen (phytoestrogens can increase or decrease estrogen as needed). Liver, Spleen Yin Tonic. Alfalfa is a urinary & GI membrane restorative. (Source: Holmes) (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 422 likesRECIPES WITH ITHighly aromatic & spicy, Allspice is an ideal appetizer that refreshes the mouth. It is a delicious addition to meats and desserts, where it doubles as a digestive aid. It's taste and astringency closely resembles cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and it... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 769 likesRECIPES WITH ITAloe includes more than 250 species of flowering succulents and is native to Africa, Madagascar and Jordan. It is closely related to cactus, yucca and onion. For thousands of years and across many cultures, aloe has been used to heal a variety of...  (4.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 460 likesRECIPES WITH ITAmaranth represented up to 80% of the caloric intake of the Aztecs before the Spanish conquest. Amaranth tastes somewhat like corn, but is somewhat less sweet. Others have described the taste as nutty, like bacon or wood, or slightly bitter. It is... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 1082 likesRECIPES WITH ITIn Norse mythology, apples are said to provide eternal youthfulness. Apples appear in many religious traditions, including the bible, often as a forbidden fruit. Apples originated in Western Asia, where its wild ancestor still grows today. There are... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 7 ratings, 606 likesRECIPES WITH ITOften used for weight loss, vinegar strongly increases the flow of bile. Bile is a fatty, oily substance made by the liver, and stored in the gall bladder. It helps you digest fats. Since bile is also a fatty oily substance, draining bile from the... 368 likes RECIPES WITH ITArtichokes are a traditional liver remedy. As a member of the thistle family, they are  (4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 514 likesRECIPES WITH ITIts sharp peppery flavor is a sign that arugula is light and easy to digest for those with slow, cold digestion, or to help take a heavy meal and "lighten" it, so your body can assimilate the nutrients of the entire dish. (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 473 likesRECIPES WITH ITAsparagus has a delicate flavor and texture making it an ideal vegetable for gourmet cuisine! (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 374 likesRECIPES WITH ITBarley has an ancient history, and was first cultivated in the Near East. 575 likes RECIPES WITH ITBasil's warm and spicy aroma adds a passionate flare to any dish, bringing the heat of the Mediterranean sun to your table. Its bright green color and vigorous flavor is unmistakable in pesto. It adds verve to a home-made tomato sauce, and is a perky... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 184 likesRECIPES WITH ITThe astringency of the beet can cause a fuzzy feeling on the teeth. 
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