I do not drink hibiscus every day. It sits in my kitchen cabinet alongside the … A Journey from Wild Berry Hibiscus to Organic Earl Grey.Read more
Coffea arabica: The Chemistry Behind Your Morning Cup
Every day I drink coffee three times. First cup early morning before anything else … Coffea arabica: The Chemistry Behind Your Morning CupRead more
How Smart Gardens Work, the Plant Science Behind the Pods.
Most plant problems I see in homes come down to three things. The wrong amount … How Smart Gardens Work, the Plant Science Behind the Pods.Read more
Herbal Teas and the Plant Chemistry Behind Why They Work.
Most herbal tea content 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 plants as medicine for thousands of years. Ginger for nausea, … 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