Plant Sightings

This  Ginger relative was originally native to East Asia through India,  Bangladesh, Assam and Mayanmar, but now Plai  (aka Banglai; […]

All  parts of the Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata)—the bark, rhizome, fruit,  leaves and seeds—are used medicinally. Preparations of the fruit

A  Turmeric and Ginger relative, Java Ginger (aka. Javanese Turmeric,  Temulawak; Curcuma xanthorrhiza) is a native to Indonesia and spread

Zingiber zerumbet, also known as Bitter Ginger, is a plant with several health benefits and traditional medicinal uses. Thought  to

Native  to the North Africa, Asia and Europe, Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a  herbaceous perennial in the pea family, used

One  of my very favorite adaptogens, Schizandra (Schisandra chinensis) is a  viney herb from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) which has

Harunga  (aka The Orange Milk Tree, Harungana madagascariensis), is a tree that  is native to Madagascar. It has been used

Glucosinolates are sulfur-containing compounds found in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, and kale. Among their health benefits:

Wild Cardamom (aka Longoza, Aframomum angustifolium) is a plant species that grows in tropical Africa and Madagascar. The plant’s crushed seeds