Category: PLANT LORE
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Discover cacao in Chichen Itza, the most important archaeological vestige of the Maya-Toltec civilization in Yucatan, Mexico. I am a historian and… read more
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Potatoes are stem tubers and considered a starchy vegetable. There are many health benefits to potatoes, they are rich in starch, fiber,… read more
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All parts of the Sacred Fig are used as a medicine for their cooling and healing properties, as part of the Indian… read more
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Paraguayans and North Argentinians drink Tereré – cold mate with iced water or fruit juice (orange or lemonade) and herbs such as… read more
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Frankincense is the fragrant gum resin obtained from balsam trees (Boswellia), most commonly the tree resin is put on a heat source… read more
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The journey of coffee’s aroma is a sensory adventure that spans continents and cultures, from the fertile soils of the plantations to… read more
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For the Incas, as well as for today’s Aymara and Quechua farmers of the Andes, the potato is more then sustenance, it… read more
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Discover Indian coffee history and culture, Bean to brew, the aromatic journey of Indian coffee. Countless coffee estates are situated amidst the… read more
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Trees, throughout the ages, have been given deep and sacred meanings in many of the world’s mythologies, TREE LORE features in all… read more
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Ethnobotany: Coffee and Caffeine read more
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The mythical origins of coffee, are steeped in legend and topped with a creamy dollop of speculation. What is certain is that… read more
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The story of how cocoa and chocolate was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is… read more
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Discover mythology, history and traditional medicinal use of Omani Frankincense Hojari, once and today. Oman is permeated with frankincense, so prevalent that… read more
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Visiting South America, we have often been invited to share a mate, by friendly and curious locals. Having a mate or terere means… read more
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Dolomites beauty derives from a variety of spectacular vertical forms such as pinnacles, spires and towers, with contrasting horizontal surfaces including ledges,… read more
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Discover legends, myths and folklore of the coconut palm tree and its use in traditional Indian culture. Oral literature abounds with proverbs,… read more
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Discover Ovid’s Baucis et Philemon, retold as myth, fairy tale, fable, poem and as seen in art. Jupiter and Mercury come to… read more
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Grantræet, The Fir Tree, is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. Although a prolific writer of… read more
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The story of how coffee was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is a fascinating… read more
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Discover legends and folklore of the Frangipani – Plumeria in India, and its use in traditional Indian culture. Family: ApocynaceaeHindi: ChampaEnglish:Temple tree,… read more
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Discover legends, myths and folklore of the banana tree in India and its use in Indian culture. Offering and prayers to the… read more
