10 Top Plants Used for Colors
As consumers become more aware of the health and environmental concerns linked to synthetic dyes, and with growing regulatory bans […]
A Plant A Day
Have You Tried This To Stay Cool In Summer?
True to the saying, “Cool as a Cucumber”, Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are considered cooling in herbal medicine and are a
Herbal Steams-
Post Series: Herbal Preparations In this post series, we explore the diverse ways botanicals can be prepared for culinary, wellness,
A Letter to the Natural Products Industry:
The Earth gives us everything. The least we can do is protect and invest in what makes our work possible—biodiverse
Asiaticosides-
Important Bioactive From Plants! Asiaticosides are triterpenoid saponins, that feature a dammarane-type triterpene backbone with sugar moieties attached, contributing to
Flower Essences
Post Series: Herbal Preparations In this post series, we explore the diverse ways botanicals can be prepared for culinary, wellness,
Fungi Fact: Can Be Used as Construction Materials!
Mycelium, the root-like structure of fungi, is emerging as a sustainable construction material due to its biodegradability, lightweight nature, and
Ergothioneine-
Important Bioactive From Foods! Ergothioneine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative characterized by a unique sulfur-containing imidazole ring, which
The Citric Acid Cycle (aka. The Krebs Cycle)-
Post Series: Biochemical Pathways & Bioactives This post series is intended to educate on the importance of bioactives by looking
The Economic Botany Story of Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) 🌍 🍦
From ancient rituals to one of the most valuable spices in the world, Vanilla’s journey is a story of innovation,