Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and culinary botanicals with studied compounds.
Common Names bromelain, pineapple enzyme Latin Names (pineapple plant), Ananas comosus Background Bromelain is a group of enzymes that break down proteins. These enzymes are found in the stem and fruit of the pineapple plant. Pineapple was traditionally used for medicinal purposes in South and Central America. Bromelain is promoted as a dietary supplement for…
Common Names evening primrose oil, EPO Latin Names Oenothera biennis Background Evening primrose is a plant native to North and South America that also grows throughout Europe and parts of Asia. It has yellow flowers that open at sunset and close during the day. The oil from evening primrose seeds contains omega-6 fatty acids, including…
Common Names feverfew, bachelor’s buttons, featherfew, European feverfew Latin Names Tanacetum parthenium, Chrysanthemum parthenium, Matricaria parthenium Background Feverfew is a perennial plant with leaves that look like those of chrysanthemum and flowers that look like daisies. Feverfew is native to parts of western Asia and the Balkans, but it now grows throughout the world. Traditionally,…
Boswellia serrata is a branching tree native to the mountainous regions of Northern Africa, India, and the Middle East.
The bilberry bush is native to northern areas in Europe, the northern United States, and Canada. Its dark berries resemble blueberries. The berries and leaves of the bilberry plant have been used as medicine.
Ginkgo is a deciduous tree so ancient that it is commonly known as a “living fossil”; it is the last remaining species of a primitive family of plants. Ginkgo has a long history of use in Chinese medicine for treating cough, diarrhea, and other conditions.
Milk thistle is a tall plant with large purple flowers that is native to Europe. It was introduced into North America by early colonists.
Dandelion is native to Europe but found throughout temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere. The flowers, leaves, and root of the plant have traditionally been used in Mexican and other North American medicine.
The word “sage” refers to many plants in the genus Salvia.
Fenugreek is a clover-like herb native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and western Asia. Its seeds, which smell and taste like maple syrup, have been used as a spice and a traditional medicine. Because of its maple-like flavor, fenugreek has been used as a flavoring agent in foods, beverages, and tobacco.
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