PARSLEY (Petroselinum sativum/crispum - Umbelliferae)
Parsley is a hardy biennial herb which is native to the eastern Mediterranean. It is thought to have originated in Sardinia, but records show that seeds were imported to Britain from Sardinia in 1548; the plant had already been introduced to northern Europe by the Romans. There are several varieties of the herb. The curly leaved or moss-curled is the one most familiar in Britain as a garnish. The plain- or flat-leaved, continental parsley has heavily divided leaves, but they are not so curly; this is the plant which can be confused with another, Aethusa cynapium or fool's parsley, which is poisonous. Less familiar is the Neapolitan parsley from southern Italy which has thick stalks, eaten in Italy like celery (and, in fact, its French name is 'persil aux jeuilles de cileri'). All parsleys have carrot-shaped roots which can be eaten, but the Hamburg parsley (P. fusiformis) has been developed for its roots rather than its leaves. The common parsleys have dark green leaves, pale yellow-green flowers in umbels, followed by fruit seeds.
The name petroselinum comes from the Greek for rock celery, referring to the natural habitat of the plant. Interestingly, selinum is thought to be the same as selinon, the Greek name for celery; the Romans called parsley 'apium', also the botanical name for celery; and French fool's parsley is called ache des chiens, ache also once a name for wild celery. Celery also belongs to the Umbelliferae family, and possibly there have been confusions over the years.
The Ancient Egyptians used parsley, as did the Greeks, who crowned victorious soldiers with wreaths of it. Hercules did this after killing the Nemean lion, and thereafter victors in the Nemean and Isthmian games would do the same. They believed that parsley had grown from the blood of a hero, Archemorus, and Homer tells of a victory won by charioteers whose horses had renewed vigour after eating parsley. Parsley grew on Circe's lawn in the Odyssey.
Pliny said that no sauce or salad should be without parsley, as did Galen, and both Pliny and Dioscorides thought of it as a diuretic and emmenagogue. Apicius sang its praises too. The Byzantines used it as a diuretic and made a strong infusion to help kidney stones. Charlemagne ordered that it be cultivated in the imperial gardens as a vegetable, and it was eaten at every meal. It also found a place in monastic gardens at this time.
More recently, in the nineteenth century research was done on the emmenagogic properties of a constituent of the oil, apiol, by Professor Galligo, and doctors de Poggeschi and Marrotte. These were later confirmed by Dr Leclerc, proving to be truly efficaceous in treating cases of menstrual problems, particularly pain.
Sweet marjoram: Origanum (O) hortensis (orMajoranahortensis).
Potmarjoram: O.onites
Wildmajoram: O.vulgare.
Syrian majoram is called zatar
Family: Labiatae or Lamiaceae (mint family).
In Europe, marjoram was a traditional symbol of youth and romantic love. Used by Romans as an aphrodisiac, it was used to cast love spells and was worn at weddings as a sign of happiness during the middle Ages. Greeks who wore marjoram wreaths at weddings called it “joy of the mountains.” It was used to brew beer before hops was discovered, and flavored a wine called hippocras. A cousin of the oregano family, marjoram originated in Mediterranean regions and is now a commonly used spice in many parts of Europe. Called zatar in the Middle east and often mistaken for oregano, it is also a popular spicing in Eastern Europe.
Origin and Varieties
Marjoram is indigenous to northern Africa and southwest Asia. It is cultivated around the Mediterranean, in England, Central and Eastern Europe, South America, the United States, and India.
Description
Marjoram leaf is used fresh, as whole or chopped, and dried whole or broken, and ground. The flowering tops and seeds, which are not as strong as the leaves, are also used as flavorings. Sweet marjoram is a small and oval-shaped leaf. It is light green with a greyish tint. Marjoram is fresh, spicy, bitter, and slightly pungent with camphor like notes. It has the fragrant herbaceous and delicate, sweet aroma of thyme and sweet basil. Pot marjoram is bitter and less sweet.
Chemical Components
Sweet marjoram has 0.3% to 1% essential oil, mostly monoterpenes. It is yellowish to dark greenish brown in color. It mainly consists of cis-sabinene hydrate (8% to 40%), -terpinene (10%), a-terpinene (7.6%), linalyl acetate (2.2%), terpinen 4-ol (18% to 48%), myrcene (1.0%), linalool (9% to 39%), -cymene (3.2%), caryophyllene (2.6%), and a-terpineol (7.6%). Its flavor varies widely depending on its origins. The Indian and Turkish sweet marjorams have more d-linalool, caryophyllene, carvacrol, and eugenol. Its oleoresin is dark green, and 2.5 lb. are equivalent to 100 lb. of freshly ground marjoram. Marjoram contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and niacin.
Culinary uses of Marjoram
Marjoram is typically used in European cooking and is added to fish sauces, clam chowder, butter-based sauces, salads, tomato-based sauces, vinegar, mushroom sauces, and eggplant. In Germany, marjoram is called the “sausage herb” and is used with thyme and other spices in different types of sausages. It is usually added at the end of cooking to retain its delicate flavor or as a garnish. It goes well with vegetables including cabbages, potatoes, and beans. The seeds are used to flavor confectionary and meat products.
- Product name: Tumi Ishi Wood Rock
- Color: Natural wood color
- Material: Pine Wood
- Shape and Size: Random
- Type: Other Educational Toys
- Usage: Relax and Educate
Limpets are grastropods, which are mollusks (animal that dwells inside the shell) that creates one shell. Limpets are composed of a large group of flattened or elevated shells found along seashores worldwide. The limpet outside shell can be smooth or radially ribbed. They are smooth on the inside and have a horseshoe shaped muscle impression. The animal (mollusk) stick tightly to rocks, the shape of their shell act as a barrier to wave action. Most Limpet Shells feed on algae, passing by as they cling to rocks in the shoreline tidal flow.
RATTAN NATURAL CORE
Rattan is a type of climbing palm that is very long with a slender stem which maintains an almost uniform diameter throughout its length. It grows in a manner similar to a vine, but has an inner core and is not hollow like bamboo. The outer portion of the stem is extremely hard and durable, while the inner portion of the stem is softer and porous. The shade in the rain forests is very dense and climbing on tree limbs is the most practical way for the rattan vines to reach the light above the forest canopy. This makes Rattan ideal for continuous strips of reed and it is considered to be one of the strongest woods available ideal for weaving.
The straight rattan is usually steamed and then bent into the desired shape through the use of specialized shapers. Once the rattan has dried, it will retain its shape forever. These rattan poles are often used to form the frames of what will become rattan/ wicker/ woven conservatory furniture such as chairs, tables and sofas.
Rattan is incredibly durable and can withstand extreme heat without splitting or drying out so is the ideal solution in conservatories.
Tumi Ishi (pronounced Too-me Ee-she) are wood balancing blocks that are are meant to resemble stones. With so many different shapes and sizes, they are fun to hold and stack.
Tumi Ishi wood rocks are handmade and unique (no two blocks are the same). Each block measures approximately 2 to 4 inches, and the weight of each block varies depending on the wood species.
Tumi Ishi wood rocks are an open-ended wood toy that will provide hours of relaxing, and challenging fun. These handmade blocks are great for boosting focus, and attention, and for promoting creativity.
Tumi Ishi (pronounced Too-me Ee-she) are wood balancing blocks that are are meant to resemble stones. With so many different shapes and sizes, they are fun to hold and stack. Tumi Ishi wood rocks are handmade and unique (no two blocks are the same). Each block measures approximately 2 to 4 inches, and the weight of each block varies depending on the wood species. Tumi Ishi wood rocks are an open-ended wood toy that will provide hours of relaxing, and challenging fun. These handmade blocks are great for boosting focus, and attention, and for promoting creativity.
Tumi Ishi (pronounced Too-me Ee-she) are wood balancing blocks that are are meant to resemble stones. With so many different shapes and sizes, they are fun to hold and stack. Tumi Ishi wood rocks are handmade and unique (no two blocks are the same). Each block measures approximately 2 to 4 inches, and the weight of each block varies depending on the wood species.
Tumi Ishi wood rocks are an open-ended wood toy that will provide hours of relaxing, and challenging fun. These handmade blocks are great for boosting focus, and attention, and for promoting creativity.
Product name: Vintage Wooden Toys
Origin: Vietnam
Age: Kids & Adults
MOQ: 200 pcs
Size : Customized
Color: Natural wood
Tumi Ishi (pronounced Too-me Ee-she) are wood balancing blocks that are are meant to resemble stones. With so many different shapes and sizes, they are fun to hold and stack. Tumi Ishi wood rocks are handmade and unique (no two blocks are the same). Each block measures approximately 2 to 4 inches, and the weight of each block varies depending on the wood species.
Tumi Ishi wood rocks are an open-ended wood toy that will provide hours of relaxing, and challenging fun. These handmade blocks are great for boosting focus, and attention, and for promoting creativity.
Product name: Vintage Wooden Toys
Origin: Vietnam
Age: Kids & Adults
MOQ: 200 pcs
Size : Customized
Color: Natural wood
MATERIAL: 100% NATURAL Seagrass, NO chemicals.
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION: Made by skilled Vietnamese artisans. Very delicate and sure.
APPLICATION: Decoration, hanging out, traveling, shopping, gifts, and so on.
Color: Natural or color
Size: Diameter: Handle Drop 39cm, H:26cm, W:20/25cm, D: 50cm, or as request
Shape: as request
MOQ: 200pcs or Negotiated
Packing: as request
Features:
a) Color: White or white Light Yellow
b) Shape: loaf, slice
c) Dry ginger sweet smell
d) Spicy taste
e) No molding
f) Impurity: none
g) Moisture: 14%
h) Usage: grinded to powder
i) Used as medicine (extract ), food flavoring
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