Chlorogenic Acid- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Although famous for its content in coffee beans, Chlorogenic Acid is also found in tea, pears, apples, and other fruits […]
Mourning Real Corn
First domesticated by indigenous people of southern Mexico, Maize (aka Corn) forms large stalks which produce both male inflorescences and
Ayurveda
Post Series: Global Traditional Medicine Systems In order to spread awareness about the rich living herbal traditions from around the
Holy Buttercups, Batman!
The Buttercups (Ranunculus californicus) are up in California! Children know that if you hold one under your chin and it
Ayurveda & The Global Market for Medicinal Plants
Post Series: Reflections on India Continuing my post series to give some more in-depth reflections on my experience in India.
Watch Out for the Underdogs
Everyone loves spectacular fields of wildflowers in peak display, but don’t forget there are some more unusual and uncommon among
The Fireworks of Flowers or Crispy Foodstuff?
Dahlias cultivars (Dahlia spp.) are so popular as gardening plants they have been bred into almost any size shape and
A Gift from the Gods or a Threat to Society?
Diviner’s Sage (Salvia divinorum) is a tender rainforest perennial from the primary and secondary cloud forests in the Sierra Mazateca
Beach Botany!
Biodiversity rich areas can *both* be conserved and make money for local cultures. For example, in Mexico, off the coast
The Spice of Many Disguises
Allspice (Pimenta dioica) is a tree native to Mexico, Central America and the Greater Antilles, which produces a commonly traded