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 at … 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 … 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
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
The Role of Soil Microbes in Herbal Potency: What the Rhizosphere Chemistry Actually Shows.
When I was measuring soil CO₂ efflux in my silver birch field research, I … The Role of Soil Microbes in Herbal Potency: What the Rhizosphere Chemistry Actually Shows.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