Knautia arvensis, sometimes referred to as field scabious, has a long history of use in traditional medicine. Despite its modest appearance, this perennial member of the Caprifoliaceae family (which...
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...
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a perennial plant native to North America. It is valued not just for its ornamental beauty and ecological significance, but also for its potential...
Natural vs. synthetic nootropics
Synthetic nootropics are created in laboratories and include prescription drugs such as modafinil, Adderall, Ritalin, and the racetam family (piracetam, oxiracetam, aniracetam)....
A very brief history of nootropics
Nootropics have an interesting history as cognitive enhancers, dating back to ancient civilizations that used traditional plant extracts and herbs...
Nootropics and how they work
Psychology Today defines nootropics as compounds that enhance cognitive performance. They encompass both prescription medications and over-the-counter memory and cognitive-enhancing...
Advantages of accessing the other 90%
The Global Counsel on Brain Health estimates that more than $5 billion is spent globally on brain health supplements...