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Natural products from medicinal plants, either as pure compounds or as standardized extracts, provide unlimited opportunities for new drug leads … Read More

Ayahuasca has been gaining a lot of attention over the past decade. In its native Amazonian regions, it is known … Read More

Betel nut chewing which is commonly practiced in Asia, Micronesia, Island Melanesia, and the Caribbean is often associated with cancer … Read More

Betel nut is often used in Chinese traditional medicine to treat diseases, various gastrointestinal disorders and jaundice. Modern pharmacology has … Read More

Poppy seeds are an oilseed obtained from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) and infamously linked with the psychedelic opium. That … Read More

Betel nut chewing is a highly addictive and narcotic substance that is consumed by more than 600 million people worldwide. … Read More

Betel nut chewing has significant cultural relevance in Guam and other parts of Micronesia. In an effort to raise awareness … Read More

Mescaline is a naturally-occurring alkaloid which causes hallucinogenic effects similar to those of LSD and psilocybin. It has been used … Read More

Scientists are calling for a re-evaluation of psychodysleptic plants in the context of research and taxonomy. Psychoactive plants such as … Read More

Ayahuasca is a plant concoction from South America ritually used by Amazonian shamans during various rituals and ceremonies. It is … Read More

Papaver somniferum or opium poppy is highly prized by the pharmaceutical industry as a source of alkaloid compounds. The plant … Read More

Papaver somniferum or more commonly known as opium poppy is a flowering plant that is widely cultivated for medicinal, psychoactive, … Read More

Salvia divinorum is a herbal plant native to the southwestern region of Mexico. A relatively unknown species, it’s been gaining … Read More

Healthcare providers are being encouraged to be more frank with their patients about cannabis edible usage. Ever since its legalization … Read More

Medical marijuana has been legalized in 36 states, including the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin … Read More

Salvia Divinorum is a psychoactive plant native to a small region in Mexico. It was first discovered by two ethnopharmacologists … Read More

The practice of consuming fungi and other psychoactive plants among ancient Central American civilizations are not well known. However a … Read More

Tobacco is one the leading global health concerns of the 21st century. Its usage has been linked to increased risk … Read More

Betel or areca nut chewing has been  linked to  oral and oropharyngeal cancer, oral lesions, oral lukoplakia and submucous fibrosis, … Read More

Betel nut is a masticatory drug used by more than 600 million people worldwide. Despite having addictive qualities similar to … Read More

Various studies on psilocybin have pointed it as a potential treatment for mental health disorders. The chemical found in more … Read More

Plants and fungi with psychedelic effects have been in use for thousands of years. While mostly for recreational purposes, magic … Read More

Unsurprisingly, cannabis use has seen a surge ever since it was legalized. Among all the cannabis products that have been … Read More

Cannabis-infused products have been flooding the market in the past few years. Whether for recreational or medicinal purposes, edibles offer … Read More

Aquilaria spp. or agarwood is a rather peculiar plant as its value increases the more damaged it is. A long … Read More

We’ve covered a lot about agarwood recently. The unique way that it’s formed and how we can mass produce it … Read More

The cannabis plant contains more than 80 different compounds called cannabinoids. It has been known to treat a variety of … Read More

Majority of psychiatrists in Colombia are in favor of cannabis to treat health issues. A survey conducted across 14 territories … Read More

Cannabis Sativa L. or more commonly known as hemp is mostly associated with the CBD industry. However, its application goes … Read More

There’s been a lot of buzz around mangosteen and its anti-cancerous potentials. Xanthone, the component that has been the focus … Read More

We’re all familiar with the old saying about an apple a day keeping the doctor away. Now we can add … Read More

Seaweed has been a staple of human culture for thousands of years. Not only is it an important source of … Read More

The agarwood is prized for its unique aroma. Native to South and Southeast Asia, the plant has been used for … Read More

Among the 400 complex chemical entities of the cannabis plant, more than 60 are cannabinoid compounds, some of which induce … Read More

The cannabis industry is predicted to be worth $22 billion by 2022. Increased public acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana … Read More

Morinda citrifolia or more widely known as noni fruit have been used for medicinal purposes across Southeast Asia for over … Read More

Hops are arguably the most important ingredient in beer crafting. So much of the process, including taste, stability and antimicrobial … Read More

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have appointed a committee to regulate existing and future research on marijuana … Read More

Cannabis and cannabinoid products have been widely used to alleviate symptoms and treat diseases. Historical records have even shown humans … Read More

The Agarwood is a non-timber fragrant wood of Aquilaria spp. (Thymelaeaceae) native to SouthEast Asia. It is regarded as a … Read More

The Agarwood is a valuable commodity, especially in the Chinese and Middle Eastern market where it is used for medicinal … Read More

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but apparently it’s the mangosteen that will keep cancer cells at … Read More

The mangosteen, a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asian countries is commonly referred to as the Queen of Fruits. This … Read More

Hidden in the mangroves of tropical Malaysia is a plant that contains the nutritional value of broccoli, soybeans and eggs … Read More

Seaweeds are highly priced not only for its nutritional benefit but also its taste.  Whether eaten raw or cooked, it … Read More

Seaweeds are considered a staple diet in many Asian cultures. It is a good source of fibre, protein, vitamins (A, … Read More

The study of seaweed biology is of particular interest in the scientific community after the plant was discovered to have … Read More

The next time you’re having trouble sleeping instead of a glass of milk, try reaching for a can of beer. … Read More

The red alga Chondrus crispus Stackhouse, more commonly known as Irish moss can be found along the coasts of the … Read More

Irish Moss extract or carrageen is a jelly-like substance obtained from the red alga Chondrus crispus. The water-soluble extract is … Read More

Although the Cannabis sativa L. plant is considered a multi-purpose crop, current production only focuses on fibre and seed yields. … Read More

Cannabis sativa L. or popularly known as hemp is a versatile plant that can be used for paper, cloth or … Read More

The study of plant extracts can provide numerous benefits in treating modern day diseases. However analysis of these complex phytochemicals … Read More

CBD and cannabis related products are a $63 billion industry, unfortunately, it still lacks proper regulation when it comes to … Read More

The Morinda citrifolia Linn is proving to be a miracle plant. Not only has the fruit’s juice been discovered to … Read More

Morinda citrifolia Linn or more popularly known as Noni is a fruit native to  Southeast Asian tropical countries and Hawaii. … Read More

Marijuanna has been used as supplementary treatment for many neurological and psychological conditions for centuries. It’s first reported usage can … Read More

Japanese scientists have been researching potential cancer preventing compounds in Citrus Lemon, Isodon Japonicus and Lansium Domesticum. Using nuclear magnetic … Read More

All organisms produce hormones, even plants.  Although these small molecule compounds exist only in trace amounts it plays a pivotal … Read More

Interest in natural products as therapeutic drugs, traditional herbal remedies or edibles has led to a boom in plant extracts, … Read More

Samuel J. Livingston, Teagen D. Quilichini, Judith K. Booth, Darren C. J. Wong, Kim H. Rensing, Jessica Laflamme‐Yonkman, Simone D. … Read More

The use of plants for their medicinal benefits predates modern medicine by thousands of years. Ancient civilizations didn’t know why … Read More

What are Terpenes? Terpenes are organic compounds found in many different types of plants. In order to fend off pests, … Read More