. gambier is used in sarawak for chewing with areca and betel, for tanning, and for dyeing. it contains many flavan- -ols (catechins) which are known to have many medicinal properties and are components of chinese herbal remedies and certain modern medicines. to make gambier, the leaves are first boiled...
reference. preparation techniques[ edit ] infusion is a very simple chemical process used with botanicals that are volatile and dissolve readily, or release their active ingredients easily in water, oil, or alcohol. the botanicals are typically dried herbs, flowers or berries. the liquid is typically boiled...
mark webb is the author of bush sense, australian essential oils and aromatic compounds. an internationally respected educator of essential oils from australia, mark is enthusiastic in furthering the understanding of essential oils and their uses. therefore, when it was announced that he would be offering...
mark webb is the author of bush sense, australian essential oils and aromatic compounds. an internationally respected educator of essential oils from australia, mark is enthusiastic in furthering the understanding of essential oils and their uses. therefore, when it was announced that he would be offering...
and people. chemicals and oils aquatic animals may be poisoned by chemicals and oils. people also can be at risk if they eat contaminated fish or drink polluted water. nutrients nutrients from fertilizers or detergents can cause algae to grow in water. this algae uses up the oxygen that native organisms...