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 … 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. Aspirin … 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
20 Flowering Plants Worth Growing: Botany, Chemistry, and What Makes Each One Remarkable
Most articles about flowering plants focus on aesthetics. Colors, heights, hardiness zones. That information is … 20 Flowering Plants Worth Growing: Botany, Chemistry, and What Makes Each One RemarkableRead 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
Five Everyday Medicines That Started as Plant Chemistry
Open your bathroom cabinet and you are probably looking at a plant, or at least … Five Everyday Medicines That Started as Plant ChemistryRead more
Botanical Names of Plants: Why Latin Names Matter More Than You Think.
Plant taxonomy was one of the foundations of my botany training. Learning to identify plants … Botanical Names of Plants: Why Latin Names Matter More Than You Think.Read more
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
