Hemp is making a comeback after decades in the wilderness. What does the Gutenberg Bible have in common with the American Declaration of Independence? Or a tapestry from the Viking age with Christopher Columbus’ ship? And what connects the nomadic Scythians described by Greek historian Herodotus with the anointing ritual of the prophet Moses? The…
INTERVIEW: A writer, director, and director of photography, Jordan Berger is the founder of Sunflower Films, a production company in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. He is currently completing production on ONE PLANT, a documentary about hemp’s potential to address a wide range of pressing global challenges. He also heads up Head River Farms, an organic hemp…
This study examined the effectiveness and environmental impact of oregano as a natural mosquito repellent compared to store-bought repellents. The findings show that oregano mosquito repellant had a lower environmental impact due to its non-toxic properties. Additionally, oregano, as the main ingredient for a mosquito repellant, is as effective in repelling mosquitoes compared to store-bought…
The plant family Lamiaceae is known for its vast variety of genera and richness in a vivid class of chemical constituents. The Lamiaceae family has a long history of usage in flavoring, food preservation, and medicine. There has been an increased interest of researchers in exploring the potentials of genus Origanum of this family as…
Not every plant is your friend. Not every plant is good. I know this because I’ve been researching the history of poison gardens and have planted a modest one in my small Sydney backyard. A poison garden contains only toxic plants, which could kill humans if consumed in varying quantities. The concept of a poison…
An international team has uncovered archaeological evidence of the earliest known medicinal use of plants in the Pigeon Cave at Taforalt, located in Morocco’s Oriental region, as announced by the National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage (INSAP). This discovery dates back 15,000 years and has been detailed in a publication by the prestigious journal Nature….
Alcohol isn’t solely a human construct. Ethanol, a type of alcohol, naturally occurs across ecosystems. From jungles to deserts, wherever sugary foods ferment, ethanol is found. So, behavioral ecologist Kimberley Hockings from the University of Exeter challenges the traditionally human-centered view of ethanol, suggesting it has a broader ecological role. “We’re moving away from this…
One of the two main active ingredients in marijuana has been found in a plant other than cannabis, researchers claim. Scientists in Brazil said they’ve discovered cannabidiol (CBD) in the fruits and flowers of the Jamaican nettletree (Trema micranthum), an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of North and South America,…
Current lifestyle and excessive use of synthetic fertilizers in agriculture field promote an unhealthy lifestyle that urges the researchers looking for a healthy and beneficial diet >>> Shaheen, C., Ahmad, I. A., Aslam, R., Naz, S., Mushtaq, S., Ahmed, S., Iqbal, D., Ansar, S., Riaz, R., Abubakar, M., Riaz, T. Journal for Research in Applied…
Traditional use of Greek mountain tea (GMT), Herba Sideritis (Sideritis scardica Griseb.), is used to treat the common cold and mild gastrointestinal disorders. Recent studies suggest its potential efficacy for reducing the risk of age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases, which could be associated with the common mechanisms of action. The aims of this monograph…