August 17, 2026 | By Jessica Ryan, ARS Office of Communications
...outer layer of the fruit’s skin is a rich source of many sought after beneficial compounds and is in demand for companies seeking to use those compounds for health and...
...These are responsible for the antimicrobial and adaptogenic actions of ashwagandha and also demonstrate anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities (Dar, Hamid, and Ahmad, 2015). Discovery of these compounds and their therapeutic...
...lemon or orange juice and their zests. Go beyond the traditional pairing, think about the molecular level of what makes great combinations. The dominant chemical compounds found in lavender’s aroma...
...lutea. The antioxidant activity of these compounds can help protect against macular degeneration (Dharmananda, 2007; Engels and Brinckmann, 2017). Wolfberries are also used in cases of diabetes, for dizziness, and...
...spices such as ginger, garlic, turmeric, fenugreek seeds, cilantro, cumin, asafoetida, green chiles, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds and so on” with their geographical neighbors. But the...
...sort of heart condition, should consult a health professional before using hawthorn.) Garlic may not fit the tidy definition of a leafy kitchen herb, yet it has always been treated...
...is curry. This simple Thai-inspired curry recipe replaces the more traditional lemongrass with our friend lemon balm, and we’ll balance her unique flavor with the coolness of mint and the...
...Insects like beetles, honey bees, butterflies, and many more also find them attractive and beneficial, but how does pollen get from the flower to the insect and vice versa? One...
