Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora): traditional external uses, chemotypes, phytochemical profile, contraindications and toxicity warnings, especially for children.
Lauraceae Family
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis): Properties and Benefits
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis): traditional uses, tea and essential oil, active compounds, contraindications, and why whole leaves must come out before eating.
Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia): Benefits and Uses
Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia): traditional uses, preparation, how it differs from Ceylon cinnamon, and contraindications tied to coumarin and the liver.
Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum): Benefits and Uses
Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) is a spice with traditional digestive, antioxidant, and antimicrobial uses. See preparation and cautions here.
Sassafras albidum (Sassafras): Complete Botanical Profile
Sassafras albidum, the North American sassafras: taxonomy, its three leaf shapes, habitat, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry, history and conservation.
Avocado (Persea americana): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of avocado (Persea americana). Complete guide on benefits, culinary uses, contraindications, and history.





