Gin which the term "Dutch courage" is believed to have originated. According to some unconfirmed accounts Gin originated in Italy. By the mid-17th century, numerous small Dutch and Flemish distillers had popularized the re-distillation of malt spirit or malt wine with juniper, anise, caraway, coriander, etc., which were sold in pharmacies and used to treat such medical problems as kidney ailments, lumbago, stomach ailments, gallstones, and gout. Gin emerged in England in varying forms by the early 17th century, and at the time of the Restoration, enjoyed a brief resurgence. Gin became vastly more popular as an alternative to brandy, when
Griselinia littoralis Griselinia littoralis Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as Kapuka, New Zealand broadleaf or papauma, is a fast-growing small to medium-sized evergreen tree that is native to New Zealand. "Griselinia littoralis" is a hardy evergreen shrub that grows up to about 10 metres tall. "Griselinia littoralis" is round in shape and has dense foliage. The leaves are alternate, leathery, glossy yellow-green above, paler and matte below, long, oval with a smooth margin. This tree also has flowers and berries that grow in particular seasons annually. In general, this tree can grow up to 10 meters or longer to 15 meters tall. It