A Plant A Day

Some plants exhibit thermogenesis—the ability to generate heat through metabolic processes—most notably seen in species like the Eastern skunk cabbage […]

This Father’s Day, to celebrate the strength, resilience, and well-being of the men in our lives I am highlighting herbs

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

Important Bioactive From Plants! Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is a non-proteinogenic amino acid that functions as the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in

Some plants, known as halophytes, exhibit salt tolerance as a survival strategy in saline environments such as coastal marshes, salt

Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine from India, has used herbs for centuries for healing and to support balance and

Beta-ecdysterone is a naturally occurring steroidal phytohormone classified as a phytoecdysteroid. While it mimics the function of molting hormones in

Some plants produce phytochemicals to act as defense against herbivory. For example, the Manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella), often dubbed the

Adaptogens are a class of herbs and natural substances that help the mind and body adapt to stress. Unlike stimulants,

Important Bioactive From Plants! Cyanidin-3-glucoside (C3G) is a naturally occurring anthocyanin with a glucose molecule attached at the 3-position of