Historical use of Shiitake mushrooms Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) are native to Asia where they have been cultivated for their culinary and medicinal value since the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), who developed methods for cultivating these mushrooms on logs (Jones 1995). In the countries of East Asia Shiitake mushrooms are still used as ‘Functional
Historical use of olive leaf extract As noted by Şahin & Bilgin (2018), olive leaf was first used medicinally in ancient Egypt, and was the symbol of heavenly power. Egyptians used the oil extracted from olive leaf in mummification ceremonies. Olive tree leaves have been also widely used in traditional remedies in European and Mediterranean
About propolis Propolis, or bee glue, is a mixture of substances used by bees to defend the hive. As noted in a review by Przybyłek & Karpiński (2019), propolis has significant antimicrobial properties against human pathogens; properties which have been known since antiquity. The ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians were aware of the healing properties
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Health benefits of eggs Eggs are an excellent food choice; they are a natural source of nutrients such as B vitamins (B2, B12, folic acid and choline), as well as fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K and the mineral selenium. Eggs are also a good source of carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin) which protect against