Cannabis sativa seeds produce one of the more nutritionally interesting oils in the plant kingdom. … Hemp Seed Oil. The Fatty Acid Chemistry Behind the Benefits.Read more
Herbal Remedies
Can Essential Oils Kill Bed Bugs? What the Plant Chemistry Actually Shows
Bed bugs are one of the more frustrating pest problems precisely because they are … Can Essential Oils Kill Bed Bugs? What the Plant Chemistry Actually ShowsRead more
Food, Fiber, and Medicine: Why Plants Produce All Three.
Most people think of plants as serving one purpose at a time. A food crop … Food, Fiber, and Medicine: Why Plants Produce All Three.Read more
How the Cannabis Plant Makes CBD, and Why CBD and THC Are Different.
People talk about CBD and THC as if they were opposites, one calming and legal, the … How the Cannabis Plant Makes CBD, and Why CBD and THC Are Different.Read more
Powerful Herbs for Natural Wellness: From Ashwagandha to Turmeric.
As a botanist who has spent countless years studying plants, I’ve always been captivated by … Powerful Herbs for Natural Wellness: From Ashwagandha to Turmeric.Read more
Plant-Based Supplements for Everyday Wellness: A Science-Informed Look.
As a seasoned botanist, I’ve spent years exploring plants, always fascinated by how they interact … Plant-Based Supplements for Everyday Wellness: A Science-Informed Look.Read more
Growing and Harvesting Herbs Responsibly, the Plant Ecology Behind Getting It Right.
The difference between a handful of freshly picked lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, and a dried packet … Growing and Harvesting Herbs Responsibly, the Plant Ecology Behind Getting It Right.Read more
Herbs vs Pharmaceutical Drugs. What the Plant Chemistry Actually Shows.
Something I noticed early in my plant biochemistry studies stopped me in my tracks. … Herbs vs Pharmaceutical Drugs. What the Plant Chemistry Actually Shows.Read more
The Oldest Crops We Still Grow, and How Domestication Changed Their Chemistry.
The first time I bit into a wild crab apple I spat it straight back … The Oldest Crops We Still Grow, and How Domestication Changed Their Chemistry.Read more
Six Herbs Worth Adding to Your Daily Routine. My Take as a Plant Biochemist.
I did not start taking herbal supplements seriously until I understood what was actually inside … Six Herbs Worth Adding to Your Daily Routine. My Take as a Plant Biochemist.Read more