A Plant A Day

Pterostilbene is a naturally occurring stilbene compound, structurally similar and considered an analog to resveratrol, but with two methoxy groups […]

Don’t Tell me Nutrition only = Protein + Fats + Carbs + Recognized Vitamins & Minerals! Food bioactives are vital

Beta-sitosterol is a plant-derived phytosterol, structurally similar to cholesterol, but with an additional ethyl group at the C24 position. This

Puya raimondii, also known as the Queen of the Andes, is the largest species of bromeliad and one of the

If you have been paying attention to my posts, you might have noticed a theme: The Multiple Uses of Plants.

The Traveler’s Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis), native to Madagascar, is famous for the alignment of its fan-like leaves, which often orient

Fungi Fact: Create their Own Wind Currents! Some mushrooms have evolved the remarkable ability to create their own wind currents

How is it that something with such a long and rich history can be present in almost every major religion,

Cladosporium sphaerospermum is a fungus capable of utilizing ionizing radiation as an energy source through a process called radiosynthesis. Its

Certain species of bamboo, such as Moso Bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), can grow up to 91 cm (35 inches) per day