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  Papaya (Carica papaya, Caricaceae), native to Central America, is a single stemmed, soft wood with hollow trunk perennial tree, growing from 6-32 feet in height,… Read More »Article: Papaya Leaf

  Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis, Euphorbiaceae) is a Peruvian plant that grows from 330 ft. to about 6500 ft. above sea level.1 The wild and cultivated vine… Read More »Article: Sacha Inchi

  INTRODUCTION Eurycoma longifolia is a slow-growing evergreen plant that belongs to the quassia family (Simaroubaceae) of shrubs and trees, which includes 19 or 20 genera… Read More »Article: Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia)

  Pineapple (Ananas comosus, Bromeliaceae) Editor’s note: Every other month, HerbalEGram highlights a conventional food and briefly explores its history, traditional uses, nutritional profile, and modern… Read More »Article: Food as Medicine| Pineapple (Ananas comosus, Bromeliaceae)

  Lime Latin Name: Citrus x aurantifoliaFamily: RutaceaeCTFA name:CTFA Name: Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) OilIntroduction The lime is a small citrus tree native to the Southeastern… Read More »Article: Lime

  Gotu kola has an extensive history of medicinal use. As an anti-aging herb, it has been used for longevity (A Sinhalese proverb states “Two… Read More »Article: Gotu Kola – Medical and Spiritual Uses

  Senna leaf Latin Name: Senna alexandrina Pharmacopeial Name: Sennae folium Other Names: Alexandrian senna, Khartoum senna, Tinnevelly senna Overview Sennas areherbaceous subshrubs and both… Read More »Article: Senna leaf

  INTRODUCTION Broccoli is a member of the cabbage or mustard family (Brassicaceae, syn. Cruciferae) of about 330 genera and 3,500 species, including about 40 Brassica species.1 Varieties… Read More »Article: Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica)

  Black pepper (Piper nigrum, Piperaceae) is a perennial woody climbing vine growing to between 14-20 feet. The vine has spikey, white flowers, dark green,… Read More »Article: Black Pepper Essential Oil