Allspice (Pimenta dioica): traditional uses, phytochemistry, recipes and essential oil safety for this Caribbean spice from the myrtle family.

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera): common names, parts used, traditional uses, phytochemicals, recipes, contraindications and how to tell it from the blue lotus.

Black walnut (Juglans nigra): traditional uses, compounds such as juglone, preparation methods, contraindications and how it differs from the common walnut.

Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica): learn about its traditional uses, studied properties, recipes, preparation and precautions in pregnancy and diabetes.

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides): discover the traditional uses, phytochemicals, recipes, interactions and safety precautions of this Eurasian shrub.