Knowledge: Pink Guava (Psidium guajava L)

Pink guava is a common tropical fruit that is found in many parts of tropical and subtropical countries (including Malaysia)…

Knowledge: Banana (Musa)

The word “banana” originates from the Arabic word “banan”, which literally means finger. Originating from Southeast Asia…

Knowledge: Lemon Lime (Citrus limon & Citrus microcarpa)

Lemon and calamansi are major fruit species from citrus family. The pulp and rind are commonly used in cooking and baking…

Knowledge: Dark Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)

Dark cocoa powder is the core of a chocolate’s flavour and is extracted from cocoa beans. It is different from dark chocolate…

Knowledge: Lemongrass (Cymbopogon)

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), a stalky plant with long, thin leaves, is one of the largely cultivated medicinal plants for its essential oils…

Knowledge: Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)

Almond is versatile with sweet flavour and can be easily incorporated in the diet plan as it can be eaten at anytime in any form. It is usually eaten as snacks.

Knowledge: Butterfly Pea Flower (Clitoria ternatea)

Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) is a climbing legume (Leguminosae) that has small flowers which are beautiful and funnel-shaped…

Article: Food as Medicine: Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra, Adoxaceae)

Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra, Adoxaceae) Overview Plants commonly known as elder belong to the genus Sambucus and consist of…

Article: Food as Medicine | Banana (Musa spp., Musaceae)

Overview The banana (Musa spp., Musaceae) plant is large and tree-like, growing out of an underground rhizome and producing a…

Article: Effect of Catechins on Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Winter

Effect of Catechins on Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Winter: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Trial Abstract Tea catechins are…