Harvested to the point of Near Extinction
One of the most valuable trees in the world! Sounds great, except that due to its high value it has […]
Traditional Medicine of the Ashaninka
Post Series: Global Traditional Medicine Systems In order to spread awareness about the rich living herbal traditions from around the
Tree Turmeric!
Tree Turmeric (aka. Indian Barberry, Berberis aristata), is a shrub with yellow flowers & wood, red berries, grey branches, and
Among the Oldest Drugs Still in Use Today
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale) stays silent underground until its flowers appear, long before the leaves emerge—leading to its other common
The Psychoactive Love Scent
If you find yourself enjoying a warm summer’s night, and you are greeted by the most intoxicating sweet scent…this is
Happy 4th of July!
In the US today we see the fireworks and celebrate freedom. In the US Natural Products Industry this year
Berberine-Important Bioactive From Plants!
Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid with a distinctive yellow color, notable for its broad-spectrum pharmacological properties. Berberine is predominantly found
“A Chive A Day…?”
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) have a large growth range, from North America, to Europe and Asia—native to both New and Old
Traditional Medicine of the Shipibo
Post Series: Global Traditional Medicine Systems In order to spread awareness about the rich living herbal traditions from around the
Attention Bay Area Visitors/Residents (California)!
If you are looking for something to do this Sunday (the 30th), come for a visit to the Berkeley Herbal