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...
Native to Southern Africa, Uzara (Xysmalobium undulatum) is a plant used historically for its medicinal qualities, especially in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Its...
Many plants contain tannic acid, a polyphenolic molecule that has drawn interest for its possible nootropic benefits, which include improving alertness, focus, and cognitive...
Lupinus luteus, commonly known as Yellow lupin, is a leguminous flowering plant indigenous to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the Fabaceae family. For...
Terminalia, a genus of over 100 tree and shrub species in the combretaceae family, has been an important part of traditional medical practices around...
Thyroid extract, a complex biological substance derived from the thyroid glands of animals, primarily pigs, and cows, has been used for over a century...
Babassu (Orbignya phalerata), a palm tree native to Brazil's tropical areas, is crucial to the region's ecology and economics. It produces fruits with oil-rich...