The first time I paid serious attention to echinacea was not in a supplement … Echinacea: What the Alkylamide Chemistry Actually ShowsRead more
Herbal Remedies
Berberine: The Plant Chemistry Behind the Yellow Root.
The first time I cut open a fresh barberry root, the cross-section turned my fingers … Berberine: The Plant Chemistry Behind the Yellow Root.Read more
Rhodiola Rosea: What the Plant Biochemistry Actually Shows
There is something worth knowing about where rhodiola grows before discussing what it does. This … Rhodiola Rosea: What the Plant Biochemistry Actually ShowsRead more
Ashwagandha: What the Plant Biochemistry Actually Shows
Ashwagandha gets discussed as if it is primarily a supplement. It is worth remembering it … Ashwagandha: What the Plant Biochemistry Actually ShowsRead more
How Climate Change Is Altering Medicinal Plant Chemistry: What My Field Research Showed Me
During my open-air field research I spent months measuring how silver birch trees … How Climate Change Is Altering Medicinal Plant Chemistry: What My Field Research Showed MeRead more
The Secret of Herb Potency: Picking at the Right Time?
Plants do not produce secondary metabolites randomly. The timing of essential oil accumulation, alkaloid … The Secret of Herb Potency: Picking at the Right Time?Read more
Herbal Terroir: How Soil Microbes Determine Medicinal Plant Potency
Some herbs surprise me every time I work with them. A single leaf fills the … Herbal Terroir: How Soil Microbes Determine Medicinal Plant PotencyRead more
Herbal Remedies for Pain and Inflammation: The Biochemistry Behind the Claims
Pain and inflammation are not random events. They are coordinated biochemical responses involving enzyme … Herbal Remedies for Pain and Inflammation: The Biochemistry Behind the ClaimsRead more
Herbs for Gut Health: What the Plant Chemistry Actually Shows.
The gut is one of those things you stop noticing when it works and … Herbs for Gut Health: What the Plant Chemistry Actually Shows.Read more
Herbal Skin Care, the Plant Chemistry Behind What Works.
The skincare industry runs on two things: genuine science and marketing dressed up as science. … Herbal Skin Care, the Plant Chemistry Behind What Works.Read more