This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.

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A nut used in herbal tea has become a hydrogel perfect for a variety of biomedical uses in new research from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Engineering (UChicago PME) and UChicago ...

By Mongabay.com Rice fields across India host a variety of wild, edible plants that Indigenous communities value for their ...

How to incorporate it: Add sea salt, rose petals, or herbs like lavender and rosemary to your bath. As you settle into the warm water, take a moment to set an intention. Whether it’s healing, peace, ...

Made by steeping leaves in water, tea (both herbal and true), boosts hydration with every sip. It makes for a great alternative to soda, especially if you’re trying to forego added sugars, and can be ...

Making tea is easy. Basically, all you need is a drinking vessel, hot water and plant bits. I prefer loose-leaf tea over bagged, because the latter is typically crumbled up plant parts called ...

A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...

Many of our favorite plants need to go through a cold period known as vernalization. Each species has its own particular ...

They shared the same name, Dirt Candy, and a devotion to healthy food. But a trademark dispute turned into an urban-rural ...

Mitchell says phototropism is “nature’s magic” and is responsible for plants being able to stretch their stems, leaves, and budding flowers toward the strongest source of light. With that said, the ...