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Shepherd's Purse
A small plant of the cabbage/mustard family with medicinal, food, and cosmetic applications.
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20 Years of Sharing and Learning at the Intersection of Plants and People
Notes from the Society for Ethnobotany Meeting in Prague
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Elderflowers
While elderberry fruit extracts are a popular supplement ingredient, there is much to love about elderflowers as well!
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Five Herbs for Insomnia & Anxiety
Five botanicals backed by science to help calm the mind and support restful sleep..
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May 2025

Argan Oil
A special plant-derived product used as a food and cosmetic ingredient.
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Savon Noir: Black Soap from Morocco
Notes from my summer travels and encounters of the botanical sort.
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Tenerife: Interesting Plants & the Barraquito
Notes from my summer travels and encounters of the botanical sort.
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Resource Roundup: Herbs at a Glance
Reliable information on herbal remedies can be hard to find, but one NIH institute helps fill that gap. Unfortunately, it’s now slated for elimination…
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🎧 From Cactus to Culture: The Science of Ethnomicrobiology with Dr. César Ojeda
Who's ready to learn more about wild fermented beverages? Join me on the podcast this week to hear how prickly pear cactus can be transformed into a…
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Does Fibromyalgia Pain Start in the Gut?
A new study finds that gut microbiota from fibromyalgia patients can induce pain in mice. Could this lead to new treatment options?
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April 2025

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