The female lac bug secretes a resin called shellac from trees in the forests of India and Thailand. This resin has long been prized for use in the food...
Because of its unique qualities, tragacanth—a natural gum made from the dried sap of many species of Middle Eastern legumes of the family Astragalus—has...
The use of natural nootropic substances has grown dramatically in popularity. In recent years, as more people look to improve their cognitive abilities, such...
Spanish origanum oil, which comes from the origanum vulgare plant, also referred to as oregano, has attracted interest due to its possible nootropic properties,...
Spiny restharrow (Ononis spinosa) is a perennial shrub endemic to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa. This plant is known for its spiky stems,...