The most common variety of blue spirulina, Spirulina maxima, is native to the salt lakes of the Mexican plains, such…
The rhubarb plant has been used since ancient times for medicinal purposes. It was mentioned in the writings of Shen-Nung,…
The remains of the pomegranate tree have been found in Egyptian tombs that are over 4000 years old. Israelites appreciated…
Like all Rosaceae plants, the humble five finger grass plant has beautiful flowers and excellent medicinal properties. Livestock breeders have…
During the Renaissance, the great botanist Andrea Mattioli published a commentary edition of Dioscorides De Materia Medica in 1554. In…
Ancient people likened psyllium plant seeds to fleas (Greek psylla). The great Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist, and author Pedanius Dioscorides…
The all-popular fruit of the apple tree by itself is a true cornucopia of medicinal virtues and has been known…
Guanabana benefits come primarily from this tree's fruit, leaves, and flowers. The fruit can reach a weight of 2 kg…
The carob tree has been cultivated as forage for thousands of years in all Mediterranean countries; however, its medicinal properties…
When the wind blows, the pods of the bladder senna plant move and clink, producing a metallic sound that is…