Basil
Basil’s essential oils — eugenol, linalool and rosmarinic acid — give it anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties beyond its culinary role.
26 July 2026
THE COLLECTION
Health Benefit: Anti-Inflammatory
Every entry in this collection — sourced, checked and written to be read.
Black Pepper
Piperine, black pepper’s active compound, increases curcumin bioavailability by around 2000% and supports digestion independently.
26 July 2026
Elderberry
Elderberry is one of the best-studied natural remedies for upper respiratory infections, with anthocyanins and polyphenols that reduce cold duration.
26 July 2026
Oregano
Carvacrol and rosmarinic acid make oregano one of the most antioxidant-rich herbs, with documented antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
26 July 2026
Rosemary
Rosmarinic acid, carnosol and ursolic acid give rosemary documented antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects beyond its culinary role.
26 July 2026
Salmon, Broccoli & Red Pepper Traybake
Everything roasts on one tray: salmon fillets tucked among broccoli florets and red pepper, all turned through garlic,
2 July 2026
Berry, Walnut & Flax Chia Pudding
Made the night before, ready when you are: chia seeds set into a soft pudding with milk, then
2 July 2026
EGCG
EGCG, or epigallocatechin gallate, is the signature catechin of green tea and the most studied of all the tea polyphenols. It is the compound behind much
22 June 2026
Capsaicin
Capsaicin is the fiery compound that gives chilli peppers their heat, a plant defence molecule that evolved to deter animals but which humans have embraced with
22 June 2026
Green Tea
Green tea is one of the most studied drinks in the world, and almost none of its value comes from calories — a brewed cup is essentially flavoured
22 June 2026
Chilli Pepper
Chilli pepper is far more than the heat it brings to a dish — gram for gram, a fresh red chilli is one of the richest sources of
22 June 2026
Ellagic Acid
Ellagic acid is a polyphenol prized for its antioxidant strength, found above all in berries and certain nuts. In whole foods it is often bound up
22 June 2026