Most writing about herbal tea focuses on flavour and ritual. What I find more interesting … Herbal Teas and the Plant Chemistry Behind Why They Work.Read more
Why the Same Herb Works Differently as Tea, Tincture, or Oil.
There are three versions of chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, on my kitchen shelf right now: dried … Why the Same Herb Works Differently as Tea, Tincture, or Oil.Read more
Flavonoids, Alkaloids, Terpenoids: The Three Plant Compound Classes That Do the Work.
Crush a fresh peppermint leaf, Mentha × piperita, between your fingers and the smell that … Flavonoids, Alkaloids, Terpenoids: The Three Plant Compound Classes That Do the Work.Read more
Essential Oils and Stress Relief: What the Plant Chemistry Actually Shows.
The first time I understood why lavender smells the way it does, I was studying … Essential Oils and Stress Relief: What the Plant Chemistry Actually Shows.Read more
How Plant Classification Works, the Way I Learned to Do It.
Part of my training as a plant biologist meant long hours with real specimens. On … How Plant Classification Works, the Way I Learned to Do It.Read more
Medicinal Plants and Their Active Compounds: What the Plant Chemistry Shows.
People have been using medicinal plants for thousands of years: ginger for nausea, chamomile for … Medicinal Plants and Their Active Compounds: What the Plant Chemistry Shows.Read more
Organic Essential Oils: What to Look for and Why It Actually Matters
I get asked regularly about essential oil quality. Which brand is trustworthy. Whether organic certification … Organic Essential Oils: What to Look for and Why It Actually MattersRead more
How to Grow Mushrooms at Home: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners.
If you want to grow mushrooms at home, the good news is that it sounds … How to Grow Mushrooms at Home: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners.Read more
