Peach (Prunus persica) eoriginated in China where it was cultivated 3500 years ago. Planted in India, then in the Near East, Alexander the Great introduced it to Europe following his conquest of Persia.
Wild peach that grows on a vine was planted in vineyards in order to detect oidium that attacked the grapevines. Rich in fibers, vitamins A, PP, C and potassium, the peach possesses qualities of antioxidants and vasodilatation due to its high content of flavanols and anthocyanosids.
Its pulp is used to clarify a complexion and give it a glow. The expression...
Cherry Prunus avium was even consumed in Neolithic times according to archaeologists who found pits in tombs and traces of wild cherries that evolved over the milleniums into the sweet, plump, succulent fruit we know today.
In other words cherry blossom time is an ancient concept !
Low in calories, this excellent diuretic is a good guard against urges to eat. Rich in vitamins A, C and E, cherries are record-breakers in terms of ß-carotene content. They are also particularly well endowed with flavonoids, namely anthocyanosids that give their red pigment and trap free radicals...
Blackberry Blackberry Rubus idaeus, and raspberry, Rubus fruticosus are rich in vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. These cousins are appreciated primarily for their high ellagic and anthocyanin acid content, two antioxidant polyphenols present in tannins that defy cellular ageing by improving elasticity and skin density.
Various in vitro studies have shown that extracts of the Rubus family, namely raspberry and blackberry, inhibit the propogation of cancer cells and tumors.
Their high content of antioxidants helps prevent cardiovascular disease, certain...
Redcurrant Ribes rubrum, ribes sativum, ribes vulgare varieties that originated in Asia quickly found their way to French gardens in early 12th century. Simplicity is what gives the redcurrant its beauty. It grows easily, generously yields fruit spring to autumn, and is moderately rich in everything beneficial: fibers, vitamine C, beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium.
Most of it is a treasure house of flavonoids, containing 65 mg for 100gr.
It is particularly recommended for skin care due to its ability to activate epidermal cellular regeneration. Dried berries...
Strawberry Fragaria ananassa is particularly rich in vitamins, minerals and oligo elements. This delicious little fruit, the favourite of the French, is a true panacea for your skin and organism.
Low in calories but high in vitamins B, K, A and E, in potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, calcium and copper, one little strawberry is packed with more beneficial elements than one can imagine. The presence of salicylic acid assists the good functioning of the liver and kidneys and works against rheumatism. Diuretic and laxative, it helps eliminate toxins. Its great...
Blackberry Blackberry Rubus idaeus, and raspberry, Rubus fruticosus are rich in vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. These cousins are appreciated primarily for their high ellagic and anthocyanin acid content, two antioxidant polyphenols present in tannins that defy cellular ageing by improving elasticity and skin density.
Various in vitro studies have shown that extracts of the Rubus family, namely raspberry and blackberry, inhibit the propogation of cancer cells and tumors.
Their high content of antioxidants helps prevent cardiovascular disease, certain...
Blackcurrant The famous abbess Hildegarde von Bingen promoted Ribes nigrum or black currant as early as the 12th century. As wine, juice, decoction or herb tea, the berries, buds and leaves all have had their pharmacological role in apothecaries and are currently used in phytotherapy.
Rich in vitamin C (2 gr per kilo, a record!) and PP, iron and calcium, but most of all high in Resveratrox content, blackcurrant is a powerful antioxidant of the resveratrol family that has aroused the interest of researchers and pharmacists for ages. Applied externally, it is praised for its healing,...
Grape Vitis vinifera is the second most cultivated fruit in the world after the orange, proving how important it is to populations worldwide ! Rich in polyphenols, vitamins A, B and C, minerals, iron, potassium and fibre, it is well known for the strong antioxidants contained in the fruit and seeds from which oil is extracted.
Not only do grapes help increase the resistance of capillary blood vessels, diminish the amount of cholesterol in the blood system, but they also remineralize, tone, moisterize and brighten complexion..
Activated polyphenols help counter organism degeneration,...
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