Mind-Altering Spice.
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans & Myristica spp.) is a spice that is made from several Myristica species, notably Myristica fragrans, or True […]
Plant Fact: Only 2 Leaves for 2,000 Years?!
Endemic to the Namib Desert, Welwitschia mirabilis only has two leaves that grow continuously over its lifespan, which can be
A Thorny Subject!
The Crown of Thorns (aka. Corona de Cristo; Euphorbia milii) is a succulent found in many gardens throughout the world
Carvone- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Carvone is a terpenoid that exists in two enantiomeric forms: R-carvone and S-carvone, which are mirror images of each other.
The Southern Beneficial Belle
The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), a large, evergreen tree with broad, glossy leaves and large, fragrant white flowers can grow
The Traditional Medicine of the Quichua (Kichwa)
Post Series: Global Traditional Medicine Systems In order to spread awareness about the rich living herbal traditions from around the
New Video Published: The True Power of Turmeric!
Turmeric is a spice, a food, a natural dye and a medicinal plant with multiple confirmed activities in the body
đź‘‘ The Royal Herb
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a fragrant herb known for its sweet, peppery flavor and aromatic qualities. The scientific name
Alternative Community Health Event Tomorrow!
Looking for Something to do In the SF Bay Area this weekend? Come to Community Health Day, organized by the
Plant Fact: 32,000 gallons of water!
Incredible Water Storage! Often called the “Tree of Life,” the Baobab (Adansonia spp) can store up to 32,000 gallons of