Lion’s Mane & Reishi for the Berkeley Herbal Center!
Thank you Morgan McLachlan and AMASS Brands Group for the donation of Lion’s Mane and Reishi, that I will drop at the Berkeley Herbal Center soon […]
Ellagic Acid- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Ellagic acid is a natural polyphenol found in various fruits, nuts, and vegetables, particularly in berries such as strawberries, raspberries,
Shampoo Ginger
Zingiber zerumbet, also known as Bitter Ginger, is a plant with several health benefits and traditional medicinal uses. Thought to
Mangiferin-Important Bioactive from Plants
Mangiferin is a xanthanoid famously found in various parts of the mango plant, as well as several other plants, such
Cortisol Candy 😋
Native to the North Africa, Asia and Europe, Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a herbaceous perennial in the pea family, used
Stress Berries!
One of my very favorite adaptogens, Schizandra (Schisandra chinensis) is a viney herb from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) which has
Retinol-Like Malagasy Native
Harunga (aka The Orange Milk Tree, Harungana madagascariensis), is a tree that is native to Madagascar. It has been used
Glucosinolates-Important Bioactives from Plants!
Glucosinolates are sulfur-containing compounds found in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, and kale. Among their health benefits:
Allicin-Important Bioactive from Plants!
Found in Garlic, and in other Alliums, such as Onions, Leeks, Ramps, Shallots and Scallions, Allicin is the compound that
Wild Cardamom!
Wild Cardamom (aka Longoza, Aframomum angustifolium) is a plant species that grows in tropical Africa and Madagascar. The plant’s crushed seeds