A Vegetable to Feed the World?
Tree Spinach (aka. Chaya; Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) is a leafy fast-growing perennial native of Mexico and Central America. It can grow […]
Biodiversity Hotspots
Throughout the world biodiversity is under threat. And the most threatened and important biodiverse areas have been identified as ‘Biodiversity
On Location in India! 🇮🇳 🌏
This week and last, I have been releasing some notes from the field as I Dive Deep into Indian Botanicals…at
The World’s Most Traded Spice
Black Pepper is from the dried and cooked unripe drupe of Piper nigrum vine; whereas, white pepper and green pepper
✨The ‘Highest Form of Medicine’👑
Black Seed (aka. Black Cumin, Back Caraway; Nigella sativa) produces delicate and exotic looking flowers with inflated fruit capsules, but
High Protein Love
Loves-Lies-Bleeding (aka. Peruvian Amaranth; Amaranthus caudatus) is an ancient grain that is not only nutritious but highly ornamental and exotic
The Love Potion Plant❣
Orris root (Iris germanica, I. pallida, I. florentina) may contain one of several species of Iris in trade. As the
Luteolin-Important Bioactive From Plants!
A bioflavonoid found in various fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs, Luteolin offers a range of health benefits. The highest reported
Hot off the Press: The Adaptogenic Vitamin C- Amla Newsletter
Access the Newsletter here:https://phytoextractskp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/amla-newsletter-4.html 🌟 Our fourth monthly newsletter on Indian botanical deep-dive topics has just been published! The topic
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