The Beginnings of Natural Tonic Water!
Tonic water, originally created as a medicinal drink, has its roots in the use of Cinchona bark, which contains quinine—a […]
A Plant A Day
Epigallocatechin Gallate (ECGC)- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) is a type of catechin, a flavonoid, which belongs to the class of polyphenolic compounds. Chemically, it
Plant Fact: Able to Survive Extreme Dehydration!
The Resurrection Plant (Selaginella lepidophylla) can survive extreme dehydration, curling up into a dormant ball and appearing completely dead. However,
Jamaican Traditional Medicine
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Crocin- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Crocin is an ester formed from the carotenoid crocetin and gentiobiose, a disaccharide sugar. This structure gives Crocin its distinctive
Plant Fact: World’s Largest Flower
Rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldii) produces the largest individual flower in the world, which can grow up to 1 meter in diameter.
Cuban Natural & Traditional Medicine
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Carvone- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Carvone is a terpenoid that exists in two enantiomeric forms: R-carvone and S-carvone, which are mirror images of each other.
The Traditional Medicine of the Quichua (Kichwa)
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Plant Fact: 32,000 gallons of water!
Incredible Water Storage! Often called the “Tree of Life,” the Baobab (Adansonia spp) can store up to 32,000 gallons of