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Arts & Life

Astragalus

Beth Anne Austein

5/10/14: This week on "The Plant Detective:" For centuries, the root of Astragalus membranaceus has been used in Chinese traditional medicine, usually in…
Arts & Life

Evening Primrose

Beth Anne Austein

4/19/14: This week on "The Plant Detective:" There's an important acid in the seeds of evening primrose: gamma linolenic acid, or GLA, which is an…
Arts & Life

Tulsi

Beth Anne Austein

3/29/14: This week on "The Plant Detective:" “Holy basil” helps many ailments. It's sacred - dedicated to Vishnu - and has been cultivated by Indian…
Arts & Life

Valerian

Beth Anne Austein

3/22/14: This week on "The Plant Detective:" Valerian is a powerful agent for relaxation and sleep, with no dangerous side effects. In the past,…
Arts & Life

Foxglove-Digitalis

January 4th, 2014: From old wives' tales to pharmaceutical. Compounds in digitalis treat atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure, restoring the…