If Ginger and Vanilla had a Baby…
White’s Ginger (aka Mondia; Mondia whitei) is a plant valued for many diverse uses. As a food, the fresh, cooked […]
In Observance of MLK…
“For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if
Love-in-a-Mist
The common name says it all—these flowers are exquisitely beautiful and nestled in a cloud of lacy bracts and leaves.
Partnership Announced for Biodiversity!
Kerry Hughes of Ethnopharm and Olivier BEHRA of Man and the Environment (MATE) and Net Positive Impact (NPI) have formed a partnership in order to
Heart Health Hedgerow
One of the official phytotherapeutic approaches to cardiovascular disease in Germany and other European countries, Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna, C. laevigata,
Lignans-Important Bioactives From Plants!
Lignans are low molecular weight polyphenols found in flaxseed, sesame seeds, and a variety of other plant foods such as
Capsaicin-Important Bioactive From Plants!
Found in chili peppers, capsaicin and other capsaicinoids are what makes them hot. Besides giving a burning sensation in the
Love Seekers have Died for this Herb!
This beautiful plant has a history of being symbolic of love and having an aphrodisiac nature. As it grows on
The Adaptogenic Vitamin C
Amla (aka. Indian Gooseberry, Emblic; Emblica officinalis, syn. Phyllanthes emblica) is a small to medium sized tree from East Asia,
Ashwagandha: Indian Botanicals Deep Dive 🌿
A longer-form video is now available on Ashwagandha, including interviews from a Medical Doctor of Ayurveda, Dr. Ghanshayam. 🎬 Last