A zucchini leaf could be the cure for the opioid epidemic.Zucchini, which is native to China, is commonly used in Chinese cuisine and is now grown in most of the United States, including New York, California, Washington and Texas, according to the US Department of Agriculture.It is a major food crop in the United Kingdom…
Potato plants are very high in toxins, according to a new study.A review of the literature shows that potato plants contain more than 100 different compounds, including some of the most toxic in the plant kingdom.The study, published online April 22 in the journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, found that a wide variety of chemicals…
A little over two weeks after Perilla left the New York City rock band in April, a new generation of rockers has come to the fore.In the past year, the likes of Taylor Swift, Björk, and Florence and the Machine have been joined by a slew of artists, including Perilla and others.But now, as summer…
Two new types of flowering plant have been discovered from the Amazonian rainforest, both of which could be used to improve the health of children and the elderly.The plant, calathena leaves curl and calathesia leaves, are both known from their calcareous, fibrous leaves, which are used for wrapping or twirling.The researchers named the species after…
California voters will head to the ballot box in November to elect a new governor and the next U.S. senator.The race for the Democratic nomination has been a contest between Lt.Gov.Gavin Newsom and state Treasurer Rob Bonta, and both are leading the polls.Newsom leads by a margin of 51 percent to 46 percent among likely…
This week, readers asked a question that I’ve asked many times: Which of these four varieties should I pick for tea?In this article, I’ll discuss each one and explain why it’s important.The following are the pros and cons of each, with links to a variety’s web page.Pros Pros: Peppermint has a high, slightly sweet flavor. Peppercorns have…
The garden thrives on the delicate and beautiful leaves that produce the fragrance that is so distinctive.It’s a wonder that this is not a major theme in garden literature.But as we get to the end of our annuals, it’s time to look at the plants we have in our gardens.We are still a long way…
Here are some basic questions to ask yourself before you leave the office.How much time does leave have?How much will I be able to do?Will I have to work on weekends?Will there be any extra pay for the extra time?What’s the schedule?Will my employer reimburse me for my time off?Will they give me time off…
A few months ago, I was interviewing a former Republican politician who is now an activist for women’s rights.She asked that I not name her, because she didn’t want to be considered “part of the establishment” and because it would hurt her career.I said I was willing to be quoted on her behalf, if she…
The leaves of the tea plant Walnut Tree, the leaves of which are the most widely used in Thai cuisine, are often used in the preparation of various dishes.This leaves tea leaves are often blended with soy sauce, soy sauce with vinegar, soy and fish sauce to make traditional tea dishes.However, if you want to…