Coconut Charcoal . Charcoal is the dark grey residue consisting of impure carbon obtained by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal and vegetation substances. Charcoal is usually produced by slow pyrolysis, the heating of wood or other substances in the absence of oxygen. The resulting soft, brittle, lightweight, black, material resembles coal. It has been used since the earliest times for a range of purposes including art and medicine, but by far its most important use has
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relief of coughs and asthma. 6. Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.) – is a vine known as “Chinese honey suckle”. It is effective in the elimination of intestinal worms, particularly the Ascaris and Trichina. Only the dried matured seeds are medicinal -crack and ingest the dried seeds two hours after eating (5 to 7 seeds for children & 8 to 10 seeds for adults). If one dose does not eliminate the worms, wait a week before repeating the dose. 7. Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)- English name:
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FABRICATE CHARCOAL SUBSTITUTES IN KENYA Feasibility Study forming part of the Shell Foundation-supported project on charcoal briquetting in Kenya March 2004 Chardust Ltd. P.O. Box 24371 Nairobi and Spectrum Technical Services P.O. Box 69993 Nairobi Executive Summary This study was designed by Chardust Ltd. and implemented jointly by Chardust and Spectrum Technical Services, a Nairobi-consulting firm. The aim was to determine the viability of producing briquetted charcoal fuel from
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nucifera L. | The Coconut Palm(Cocos nucifera), is a member of the familyArecaceae (palm family). It is the only species in the genus Cocos, and is a large palm, growing to 30 m tall, with pinnateleaves 4-6 m long, with pinnae 60-90 cm long; old leaves fall cleanly leaving the trunk smooth. The term coconut refers to the fruit of the coconut palm. Origins and Cultivation The origins of this plant are the subject of debate with some authorities claiming it is native to southeast Asia, while others
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parts in Africa as well. The wood from eucalyptus trees are very hard and they are used to make furniture, fences, canoe boats and picture frames. These trees can grow really tall usually over 80 meters in height towering into the sky with wide spread leaves. Because of its large geographic range the genus exhibits many habits, from tall trees to multistemmed, shrubby species called mallees. The mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) of Victoria and Tasmania is the tallest hardwood in the world, reaching heights
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stay in good shape without becoming too fat and too heavy.” It is said that tea was first discovered by the second emperor of China, Shen Nung. Legend has it that while boiling some drinking water, tea leaves blew into his pot. He found the flavor pleasant. He then experimented with the leaves and discovered that it has some medicinal properties. He acknowledged it gave one "vigor of body, contentment of mind, and determination of purpose." He began cultivating the plant for the benefit of his
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recreation such as racing. 2. The second types of canoes built were Ho’omo or kiapoko. a. Ho’omo was a single or double canoe used for fishing i. This particular fishing for was seeking aku fish. ii. Fishermen worked early and long days as they would leave before sunrise and return in the late evening. b. Kiapoko canoe is a short canoe with round hulls used for fishing near the shore. c. Fishing canoes were specifically carved for specific fishing of the fishing location and type of fishing. 3. The
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thinly sliced * 1 tablespoon thyme leaves * 2 bay leaves * 1 teaspoon black peppercorns * 1 teaspoon coriander seeds * 3/4 cup dry white wine * 1/2 teaspoon salt * Fresh Tomato Coulis, for serving complete your meal * Farmer's Market Recipes * Our Best Vegetarian Recipes * Our Best Salad Recipes directions 1. Squeeze the lemons into a bowl of water. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, snap off the dark green outer leaves. Using a sharp paring knife, slice
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Coffee influences Haiti’s Economy Name: University: Course: Tutor: Date: Coffee influences Haiti’s Economy Introduction Haiti is a known country with different and notable attributes; some are good while others are as bad. It has a population of 9.8 million inhabitants making it the most populous state in the Caribbean. Haiti is the first republic of the African descent and it is the second oldest country in the continent America from the US. On the
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to Douma, M. (2008), the first paintings ever found were cave paintings. Ancient peoples decorated walls of protected caves with paint made from dirt or charcoal mixed with spit or animal fat. In cave paintings, the pigments were able to stick to the walls because the pigments became trapped in the porous wall and also, because the spit of fat dried and adhered the pigment to the wall. It is hypothesized that the way that the paint was applied was through brushing, smearing (using their fingertips)
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