Old Wives’ Tales
What do we think about when we talk about old wives’ tales? We often use it to refer to the therapeutic methods practiced by the women of yesteryear, but which are rejected by modern medicine as being unscientific. In other words, they say they are…
The Health and Nutrition Benefits of the Coca Leaf
Plants have been used as both food and medicine since the beginning of our human journey on this planet, as far as we know it. For centuries we have been using plant remedies and medicines to prevent and cure all sorts of ailments. During the…
The Magic of Mandrake
Throughout history, mandrake has been the most powerful plant in the mysterious world of witchcraft. Mandrake is a perennial plant that grows wild in areas influenced by the Mediterranean climate. The plant has large leaves and a very short stem, and it bears purple flowers that turn to yellowish fruits.