Donald Rice

The Oswego tea plant has a pleasant aroma that resembles peppermint. In America, it has been used as a substitute for tea. North American natives, who lived in harmony with …

Dioscorides (1st century A.D.) already knew the many medicinal properties of the common rue plant. During the Middle Ages, it was cultivated in monastery cloisters because it was regarded as …

Dioscorides referred to the common groundsel plant as erigeron (“old in spring” in Greek) because of the aged appearance of its flower heads during the spring season. Common Groundsel Scientific …

The leaves of wild betony are like those of nettles; however, they lack rashing hairs. They have a slightly hot flavor and a fetid odor. Betony (Stachys officianalis [L.] Trevisan) …

Asparagus is the terminal area of the stems of the asparagus plant (young buds), which grow in the sunlight. They remain white since they do not contain chlorophyll. While asparagus …

Fucus vesiculosus is a highly recommended algae for treating obesity and cellulitis, both ailments common in the developed world. Algae are water plants with chlorophyll or other coloring substances. Their …

Kelp health benefits have been known for centuries. Algae is an essential ingredient of traditional Chinese and Japanese cuisine and is becoming increasingly commonly used in Western countries. Several kelp …

Orthosiphon tea, or Javan tea, has been used in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries for many years. Dutch traders introduced it to Europe in the late 19th century. Its …

The inner surface of the Rosa canina or brier hip fruit is covered by a layer of blonde, rigid hair, popularly called “itch-scratch),” that the great Font Quer said “incites …

The nasturtium plant is native to Peru, and like potatoes, tomatoes, and corn, it was one of the best gifts America gave to Europe. The Spanish Conquistadores were astonished when …