Rainforest Potato!
The 3rd largest carbohydrate food source in the tropics—and most widely cultivated—Cassava (aka. Yuca, Manioc, Tapioca; Manihot esculenta) is a […]
Plant Fact: The Flower Associated with Vampires!
The rare Dracula Orchid (Dracula vampira) gets its name from its dark, bat-like appearance and eerie resemblance to a hooded
Sign of the Times.
An evergreen tree in the coffee family, Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is native to Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and
Zulu Traditional Medicine
Post Series: Global Traditional Medicine Systems In order to spread awareness about the rich living herbal traditions from around the
🍄 Fungi Fact: Mushrooms are More like Animals Than Plants!
Based on their DNA and cellular structures, Mushrooms (and other fungi) are surprisingly more closely related to animals than plants!
Isoflavones- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Isoflavones are a class of flavonoids that resemble estrogen because they have a phenolic ring system which allows them to
Healthiest Beverage on Earth?
All from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, Black Tea, Green Tea and Matcha are the most widely consumed beverages in
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);