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Costus (aka. Kuth, Putchuk; Saussurea costus, syn. Saussurea lappa) has been known since ancient times, and referred to in the […]
Costus (aka. Kuth, Putchuk; Saussurea costus, syn. Saussurea lappa) has been known since ancient times, and referred to in the […]
The Kola Nut (Cola acuminata, C. nitida & Cola spp.) is an original source of flavoring and caffeine for Coca
Gentian (Gentiana lutea, Gentiana spp.) is one of the most famous bitter herbs, remarkably bitter in all plant parts and
Club mosses are primitive, spore-producing plants in the family Lycopodiaceae, with creeping or upright stems covered in tiny, scale-like leaves
Golden Eye-Grass’ (aka. Kali Musli, Black Musli; Curculigo orchioides) roots are black, considered endangered, yet sought after, so it is
Post Series: Medicinal Flowers When we think of medicinal plants, it’s often the roots, leaves, or bark that come to
Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos & Dicentra spp.) plants produce an incredible drooping inflorescence with a string of heart-like flowers that appear
The common name “Mullein” refers to the genus of plants called Verbascum (Verbascum thapsus, V. spp.), which is made up
The Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris) is a fast-growing Eurasian pine is often used as a natural alternative to those seeking
Polygala (aka. Yuan Zhi; Polygala tenuifolia), is a perennial herb with slender stems and narrow leaves, producing small purple or