Ethnobotany

Ethnobotanicals are the range of plant (or plant derived) botanical compounds that have some form of altering effect on the human body. Ethnobotanicals have a deep rooted history across all human cultures and have been played an important role for thousands of years providing nutrition and treating a wide variety of medical aliments.

The quote, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” exemplifies an ethnobotanical philosophy of maintaining nutrition and healing through natural plant based based resources and by products.


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- You might not think much about eating if you're feeling under the weather. However, foods with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties may ease symptoms, shorten the duration of your illness, and prevent future colds. 1. Chicken Soup Turns out, your grandmother was right. A bowl of chicken soup is, in fact, beneficial when you have a cold. The soup is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. It also contains electrolytes, which can keep you hydrated. The warm steam can also help ... [Read More]


Throat Bedtime Sip Eucalyptus Oil Sore Throat Day Water
- Dec 31, 2025 Sore throat in the morning due to pollution? Try these 7 home remedies etimes.in Gargle with warm salt water (not hot) 2-3 times in a day Take steam at least 2 times in a day, adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil The age old remedy of kadha, with all ground spices, is perfect for a sore throat Sip warm water throughout the day. However, do not consume hot water, as that might irritate the throat even more If not lactose intolerant, have some haldi (turmeric) milk before bedtime Sip ... [Read More]


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- honey used for centuries Elizabeth Rainbolt, MD sore throat Inflammation flavonoids strep throat research Swallow a teaspoon or two straight. Stir it into warm water with lemon. Add it to herbal tea. Raw honey is the least processed, so it's more likely to retain more antioxidants. Manuka honey is rich in antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Darker-colored honey tends to have less added water, so the benefits can be more concentrated. Never give honey to children under 1 . Honey ... [Read More]