Research on cognitive enhancers, or nootropics, is ongoing in both the scientific and consumer communities. Among the many natural compounds researched for potential cognitive benefits, red maple (acer rubrum)...
Wasabi, also known as Japanese horseradish (wasabia japonica), is a plant in the brassicaceae family, which also includes mustard, cabbage, and broccoli. Wasabi has...
The Celastraceae family of plants includes American bittersweet (Celastrus scandens). Staff vine, waxwork, and shrubby bittersweet are some of the other names for this...
The fern known as American adder's tongue, or Ophioglossum vulgatum, is indigenous to North America. Indigenous people have utilized it for medical purposes for...
A naturally occurring sugar alcohol called xylitol has drawn a lot of scientific attention recently as a sugar alternative and dietary supplement. Due to...