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.


Tea Health Antioxidants Green Tea Heart White Tea
- Key Takeaways Both white and green tea offer antioxidants and can be good for heart health. White tea tends to have slightly higher levels of antioxidants because of how it is processed, which may make it even more beneficial for heart health. Antioxidants in Both Teas Both white and green teas contain antioxidants, and they are both grouped into the same category of unfermented teas made from the Camellia sinensis plant. White tea is often the type of tea that's the least processed after it's ... [Read More]


Curcumin Turmeric Health Studies Powder Absorption
- Turmeric, the golden-yellow spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, has long been valued for both its flavour and health benefits. Scientific research increasingly highlights its potent bioactive compound, curcumin, which exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and metabolic-supporting properties. While turmeric can be consumed raw or as a powder, studies show that the form in which it is consumed greatly influences curcumin absorption and overall effectiveness. Raw turmeric offers fibre and ... [Read More]


Honey Manuka Honey Elizabeth Rainbolt Throat Sugar Water
- 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]