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Why Some Herbs Work Better Together. The Biochemistry of Herbal Combinations.
I mix turmeric powder with black pepper and apple cider vinegar most mornings. Not because … Why Some Herbs Work Better Together. The Biochemistry of Herbal Combinations.Read more
Herbal Teas, Tinctures, and Capsules: What the Extraction Chemistry Shows.
There is a question I get asked regularly about herbal preparations. Does it matter whether … Herbal Teas, Tinctures, and Capsules: What the Extraction Chemistry Shows.Read more
Fermenting Herbs: What Lacto-Fermentation Actually Does to Plant Chemistry.
Most fermentation content focuses on the practical side. Pack herbs in a jar, add salt, … Fermenting Herbs: What Lacto-Fermentation Actually Does to Plant Chemistry.Read more
Why Your Herbs Are Not All Equal. What Growing Conditions Actually Do to Plant Chemistry.
Two bottles of the same herb. Same species name on the label. Same dose. … Why Your Herbs Are Not All Equal. What Growing Conditions Actually Do to Plant Chemistry.Read more
How to Test Your Herbs at Home. What I Learned From Lab Extractions.
The first time I used alcohol to extract pigments from plant material in a … How to Test Your Herbs at Home. What I Learned From Lab Extractions.Read more
Forgotten Herbs in Your Backyard With Real Scientific Potential.
The first time I made nettle tea I was not expecting much. I had studied … Forgotten Herbs in Your Backyard With Real Scientific Potential.Read more
Seasonal Herb Potency. What Harvest Timing Actually Does to Plant Chemistry.
During my BSc plant taxonomy practical we went out into the field in groups … Seasonal Herb Potency. What Harvest Timing Actually Does to Plant Chemistry.Read more
Could Global Warming Make the UK Colder? The Impact of a Potential AMOC Breakdown on Europe’s Climate.
As global temperatures rise due to climate change, many of us immediately think of … Could Global Warming Make the UK Colder? The Impact of a Potential AMOC Breakdown on Europe’s Climate.Read more
The Plant Chemistry Behind Herbal Teas. My Take as a Plant Biochemist.
The first herbal tea I ever paid serious attention to was nettle. I had … The Plant Chemistry Behind Herbal Teas. My Take as a Plant Biochemist.Read more