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...
Cinchona is a priceless botanical resource known for its medicinal benefits and historical significance. It is renowned for having a diverse range of medicinal...
Chinese mallow, formally named malva verticillata , is an herbaceous plant often used in traditional medicine, particularly in Asia. It is known for its...
The nutrient-dense pods of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), a native of the eastern Mediterranean, have long been prized. Due to its sweet, somewhat...
Due to its distinct physiochemical features and possible health advantages, carrageenan, a natural polysaccharide isolated from diverse species of red seaweed (Rhodophyceae), has received...