The condurango plant is known and highly appreciated in South America, where it is used to cure stomach conditions. The native term condurangu (condor lima) points to the legendary tradition …
Donald Rice
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The gentian plant grows so slowly that it takes ten years to bloom and can live up to fifty years. This behavior could be an example for people who are …
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The white dryas plant covers the Central European mountains, especially the Alps, during the summer. No matter how intensely cold the Winter has been, when Spring comes, white dryas vigorously …
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The turmeric plant and other hot spices are crucial in tropical diets. Without them, food preservation and digestion would be difficult in warm climates. Good use of herbs proves popular …
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The cumin plant was already used as seasoning or medicine by ancient Egyptians, as deduced from the fruits found in some tombs. In later centuries, its fruit was substituted by …
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The flowers of the saffron plant are called roses, and they are colorful and pleasant spots in any autumn landscape. The Egyptians, Israelites, and Greeks highly valued saffron because of …
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The coriander plant has been used medicinally for a long time, and both the Assyrians and the Egyptians used it. The plant can provoke toxic effects on the nervous system …
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The lemon verbena plant is another gift of the American flora, tomato, potato, and many more. In Europe, lemon verbena has been cultivated since the 18th century. Some people confuse …
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The cassava plant is very nutritious and immensely valued in tropical countries. However, when eaten raw, its root can produce severe toxicity, even causing death. This happens because of the …
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The mosquito plant was around many years before insecticide sprays. Popular wisdom used sprays made with this plant as insect repellents. Its name pulegium is a Latin word that means …
