Star anise have been used for centuries for their aromatic flavor and medicinal properties. Although star anise are often confused with seeds, they are, in fact, small fruits that come from the star anise plant, Illicium verum. This member of the Apiaceae family is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia but is […]
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The Baobab Tree: Africa’s Iconic Tree and Its Lesser-Known Secrets
The baobab tree, also known as Adansonia, is a unique and fascinating tree that is native to the African continent. These iconic trees can be found in various parts of Africa, including Madagascar, Senegal, Tanzania, and Botswana, among others. The baobab tree is known for its distinctive appearance, with a large, swollen trunk and branches […]
ARTICLE (graphic) & VIDEO | Asian bear bile remedies: traditional medicine or barbarism?
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]magine living 20 years spending 24 hours a day in a cage that tightly fits your body, not giving you room to stand up, stretch out, turn around, or move at all. Imagine that twice a day during these years you would have a metal catheter inserted into a hole which has been cut into […]