Tag: Antioxidant

Christmas bush (Alchornea floribunda) is a forest shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa, traditionally valued both as a practical household remedy and...

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are the quiet achievers of the herb world: mild, oniony, and easy to add to nearly any meal, yet surprisingly nutrient-dense...

Chinese wolfberry, also known as goji berry or gou qi zi, is the bright red dried fruit of Lycium barbarum, a plant long used...

Chinese foxglove, better known in Chinese herbal traditions as Di Huang, is the thick, dark root of Rehmannia glutinosa. It has a long history...

Chinese cinnamon is the bold, familiar “cinnamon” flavor found in many kitchens—warm, sweet-spicy, and aromatic. Botanically, it refers primarily to Cinnamomum aromaticum (often treated...

Chili peppers are more than a culinary thrill. These bright fruits from Capsicum species bring heat, color, and a surprisingly practical set of plant...

Chia (Salvia hispanica) is a tiny seed with an outsized reputation because it packs fiber, plant omega-3s, protein, and minerals into a simple, shelf-stable...

Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is a delicate culinary herb in the parsley family, prized for its soft, feathery leaves and subtle anise-like aroma. Often called...

Cherry bark—most often “wild cherry bark” from Prunus serotina—is a traditional herbal remedy best known for calming dry, irritated coughs. The medicinal part is...

Chayote (Sechium edule) is a mild, crisp member of the squash family that behaves like a vegetable in the kitchen and a “nutrient helper”...

Chaparral, also known as creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), is a resin-coated desert shrub best recognized for its sharp, “rain-in-the-desert” scent and a long history...

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a dark, charcoal-like fungus that grows mainly on birch trees in cold northern climates. Unlike many “mushroom supplements,” chaga is...

Celosia (Celosia argentea) is best known as a striking ornamental plant, but many cultures also value it as a leafy vegetable and a traditional...

Celery (Apium graveolens) is often treated as a “low-calorie crunch,” yet it has a surprisingly complex medicinal profile. As a food, celery provides hydration,...

Caterpillar fungus—best known as Cordyceps sinensis and increasingly referred to by its newer scientific name Ophiocordyceps sinensis—is one of the most distinctive medicinal fungi...

Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) is the bold, sweet-spicy bark that most people mean when they say “cinnamon” in everyday cooking. It has a warm aroma,...

Carrot (Daucus carota) is a familiar root vegetable, but its health story goes far beyond “good for your eyes.” The orange color comes from...

Carqueja is a traditional South American bitter herb, most associated with Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. The name usually refers to Baccharis trimera, a...

Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) is the sweet, cocoa-colored pod of a Mediterranean evergreen tree, traditionally eaten as a food and increasingly used as a functional...

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is a fragrant spice from the ginger family, prized for its sweet, eucalyptus-like aroma and its long tradition of use for...

Capers are the small, unopened flower buds of Capparis spinosa, a hardy Mediterranean shrub whose intensely tangy, salty taste comes from curing in brine...

Cape jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides) is best known as a fragrant ornamental plant with waxy white flowers, yet its traditional medicinal value comes mainly from...

Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is best known as an evergreen, white-flowering groundcover, but the Iberis genus also has a lesser-known place in modern herbal research....

Calendula, often called pot marigold, is a bright orange-yellow flower long used in traditional herbal care for the skin and mucous membranes. Modern interest...