[Latin Name] Hypericum perforatum

[Plant Source] From China

[Appearance] Brown fine powder

[Specifications] 0.3% Hypericin

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is St. John's wort]

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) has a history of use as a medicine dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used for a range of illnesses, including various nervous disorders. St. John’s wort also has antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiviral properties. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it has been applied to the skin to help heal wounds and burns. St. John’s wort is one of the most commonly purchased herbal products in the United States.

In recent years, St. John’s wort has been studied extensively as a treatment for depression. Most studies show that St. John’s wort may help treat mild-to-moderate depression, and has fewer side effects than most other prescription antidepressants.

[Functions]

1. Anti-depressive and sedative properties;

2. Effective remedy for the nervous system, relaxing tension, and anxiety and lifting the spirits;

3. Anti-inflammatory

4. Improve capillary circulation

Health benefits of barley leaves. Barley is a green grass family plant. The use of barley in human’s diet reportedly dates back since ages ago. Ancient civilization in Asian and Middle Easter has been using barley for food and beverage. Its grain are widely used as cereal, bread, and cakes. But there is another part of barley that has nutritional values. It is the leaves. Young barley leaves is also known as barley grass.

Barley grass has great nutritional values, especially when harvested young. Young barley leaves are used to make a drink in Japan, called “Aojiru”. The leaves are dried and made into powder so it can be used for a prolonged period. These days, young barley leaves are sold as supplements in the form of powder.

As I mentioned earlier, young barley leaves are the material of a popular drink in Japan. A study held by a Japanese researcher found out that young barley leaves can promote human’s overall health. Other studies also showed that young barley leaves can be used to prevent and treat chronic diseases. Here are 11 health benefits of young barley leaves that you should know:

Young barley leaves contain potassium. Potassium has many benefits for our body. The main function of potassium is to regulate our body fluid balance which in turn will keep our blood pressure in its normal level. In the long run, potassium can reduce the risk stroke and the formation of kidney stone.

Young barley leaves contain calcium. Calcium plays a significant role in growing and maintaining the bones. By consuming woung barley leaves will reduce the risk of osteoporosis in the long run.

Young barley leaves contain magnesium. Sufficient intake of magnesium can control blood pressure and reduce the risk osteoporosis. Magnesium is also known to prevent inflamation. By preventing inflamation is also means that magnessium can prevent diabetes and heart disease.

Anemia is a condition when our body lacks of red blood cells. The cause of anemia can be heriditary and lack of iron. Fortunately, young barley leaves contain iron. By consuming young barley leaves can meet your iron daily need.

Young barley leaves contain copper. Copper is important in promoting neurological function which support neuro development and growth. Copper also helps in absorbing iron. Thus, it can also reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Phosporus plays an important role in human’s overall wellness. It helps maintain blood, brain, heart, and kidney to function normally. Young barley leaves contain enough phosporus to provide these benefits. Phosporus can also balance our hormones and form bones.

Young barley leaves contain zinc. Zinc helps greatly in promoting immune system. Zinc is needed to activate T cells. T cells is important in our body because they can regulate immune system and attack infected cells.

Young barley leaves contain beta-carotene that acts as an antioxidant. As an antioxidant means young barley leaves can fight againts the negative effects of free radicals. The negative effects include cancer and other chronic diseases. Beta-carotene can turn into Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a factor of healthy skin and vision.

Young barley leaves contain B1, B2, B5, B6 and folic acid. Vitamin B1 is known to prevent beriberi disease. It also helps in converting carbohydrates into sugars, which will provide energy. Vitamin B2 or riboflavin helps the absorption of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Vitamin B2 or pantothenic Acid is needed to promote growth and to produce body hormones. Vitamin B6 has an important role in our body as it involves more than 100 enzyme reactions. It stimulates metabolism and forms new red blood cells. Vitamin B6 is reportedly leads to depression.

What does the BVB eat on Christmas morning? Cinnamon Roll Rum Cakes of course! Mrs. Vegan and I had a LOT of fun crafting this recipe. Well, I think I had more fun that she did . We made the recipe THREE times, and the third time was a charm.

These cinnamon rolls are VEGAN, OIL FREE & LOW FAT. Ummm they are also really amazingly delicious!! The rum part really is totally optional. If you do use it, it is such a small amount and only for flavor.

WARNING: Do not follow the recipe in the video. Use the one below. The video has clips from all three times we made it.

THANK YOU to Mrs. Vegan for being a wonderful sister and putting up with my (vegan) baloney. Truly she is too kind

MRS. VEGAN’S FAMOUS CINNAMON ROLL RUM CAKE RECIPE

Ingredients
- 3/4 cup nondairy milk
- 1 packet active yeast
- 1tb sugar
- 5 tb applesauce
- 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tb baking powder*
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp sea salt

Filling:
- 3 tb date paste
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tb apple sauce
- 3 tb brown sugar
- 2 tb cranberries (optional)

Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp dark Rum
- 1 tb orange zest
- 3 tsp nondairy milk

Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.

- Place parchment paper in a circular cake pan and set aside.

- Gently warm 3/4 cup non-dairy milk to about 110 degrees. Be careful it’s not too cold or hot; it will kill the yeast.

- Sprinkle yeast and 1tb of sugar over warmed non-dairy milk and let it dissolve, about 10 minutes.

- Combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 Tb baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 salt in a large bowl. If your mixture looks too wet, add an additional 1/4 cup of flour.

- Add 5 tbsp applesauce and yeast mixture, stirring spatula to combine. Add in another 1/4 cup flour, stirring to combine.

- Sprinkle remaining flour on a flat surface (add more if needed) and knead dough, kneading in most of the flour. Knead about 15-20 times.

- Place in a cover bowl for 10 mins.

- Using wax paper and a rolling pin, roll dough out into large, thin rectangle and set aside.

-Prepare filling by combining 3 Tb of date paste, 3 Tb brown sugar with 1 Tb unsweetened applesauce, 1 tsp cinnamon and cranberries if using. Spoon filling in the center of the dough and spread it around, leaving 1″ edge clear. Gently but tightly roll the dough up.

- Use a pizza cutter, sharp knife or string to cut off 6 rolls and place into prepared cake pan and bake 20-25 min, until golden and cooked through.

- Meanwhile, prepare icing by mixing 1 cup powder sugar, 1 tsp dark rum, 3 tsp non-dairy milk (plain or vanilla) and 1 Tb orange zest, whipping until it becomes a thick glaze with no sugar chunks. Spread glaze over hot buns.

* Baking powder is used for a fast rise in the oven, for a traditional slow rise omit the baking powder and let the dough rise natural in a covered bowl for 1hr after kneading. Then let the dough rise again once the cinnamon rolls are rolled and placed in a circular dish. Cover and place the finished rolls in a warm area covered for 30 mins for the second rise then cook 20-25 mins.

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