A Plant A Day

Though its scientific name is still unresolved, Chirata (Swertia chirayita) is an annual plant from the Himalayas that can grow […]

Botanists recently described Nicotiana insecticida, a remarkable new wild tobacco species found growing near a truck stop in Western Australia.

Post Series: Herbal Preparations In this post series, we explore the diverse ways botanicals can be prepared for culinary, wellness,

What happens when a crocodile scientist realizes that saving the rainforest depends on helping local people make a living? In

A native to South & Central America, and Mexico, Acerola (Malpighia emarginata) is a shrub or small tree that bears

My message to the Natural Products Industry: ➡️ If you are the kind of person that needs something to make

Baikal Skullcap (aka. Chinese Skullcap, Huang Qin; Scutellaria baicalensis) is a flowering plant from the Mint family with characteristic purple

Scientists on the Indonesian island of Waigeo, home to dormant volcano Mount Nok, achieved a remarkable botanical feat: the rediscovery

A new Nature npj Aging paper is in press and exciting for anyone serious about clinically backed approaches to extending

Post Series: Medicinal Flowers When we think of medicinal plants, it’s often the roots, leaves, or bark that come to