Plant Fact: Has a Reputation for Screaming when Pulled from The Ground!
In folklore, the Mandrake root (Mandragora officinarum) was believed to scream when pulled from the ground, killing anyone who heard […]
Immortelle for Immortality?
Helichrysum (aka. Curry Plant, Immortelle; Helichrysum italicum) is a small flowering bush with a distinct curry fragrance, with grey leaves
Baicalin- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Baicalin-Important Bioactive From Plants! Baicalin is a flavonoid most famously present in the traditional Chinese medicine, Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese Skullcap);
The Sweet Prebiotic Olive
The Russian Olive (aka. Persian Olive, Oleaster; Elaeagnus angustifolia) is a native to Russia, through Western Asia and Europe. The
Russian Traditional Medicine
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New Video Out: Why India is Emerging as an Alternative to China in Natural Products Global Trade.
Shifting Global Supply Chains in Natural ProductsWhy India is Emerging as a Lead Contender… One topic that has emerged amongst
Fun Fact: The Mushroom that Bleeds an Anticoagulant 👽
The Bleeding Tooth Fungus (Hydnellum peckii) exudes a red, blood-like fluid through its pores, which contains anticoagulant properties. It is
Sweet Antiviral
This Wormwood species, Sweet Wormwood (aka. Sweet Annie, Qing Hao; Artemisia annua), is an annual that is native to temperate
Traditional Persian Medicine
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The Antiparasitic Nutmeg Yew
Kaya (aka. Japanese Nutmeg-Yew; Torreya nucifera, T. spp.) is a coniferous tree slow growing to about 75 feet, native to