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Twenty Edible Flowers
For centuries edible flowers have been an integral part of human nutrition and have been described in detail in ancient literature. In...


Inonotus obliquus (Chaga Mushroom)
The number of mushroom species on Earth is estimated at 140,000, but perhaps only 10% (approximately 14,000 named species) are known....


Honey Bee Propolis
Propolis is a honey bee product known for centuries for its biological and pharmacological properties. It has been extensively used due...


Cynara scolymus (Globe Artichoke)
Globe artichokes (Cynara scolymus), a member of the milk thistle family, grows to a height of about 2 m and produces a large,...


Cordyceps – Medicinal Fungus
The fungus Cordyceps sinensis has been used for several millennia in Tibetan and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat numerous...


Coriolus versicolor (Trametes versicolor)
Mushrooms are known for their nutritional and medicinal value as well as for the diversity of bioactive compounds they contain. Coriolus...