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2 weeks ago |
naturespharmacy.substack.com | Cassandra Quave
Earlier this week, I shared my first encounter with Moroccan black soap (aka, Savon Noir) during my trip to Casablanca. Savon Noir is made from olive oil, argan oil, and the aromatic essential oils of several common Mediterranean plants (eucalyptus, rosemary, and Mediterranean cypress) saponified with potassium hydroxide.
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2 weeks ago |
naturespharmacy.substack.com | Cassandra Quave
Following our visit to the Canary Islands, the next stop was Casablanca, Morocco, located on the northwestern coast of Africa, not far from the Strait of Gibraltar. This was my first visit to Morocco, though I’ve collaborated with scientists who study plants in the Atlas Mountains.
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3 weeks ago |
naturespharmacy.substack.com | Cassandra Quave
Hello dear readers, and greetings from Tenerife, Spain! Over the past week, I’ve been en route to Europe by ship with my mom, who is celebrating 50 years of service to our hometown school system—first as a special education teacher and later as a school psychologist. She’s set to retire next month and is looking forward to relaxing and spending more time on her emerging hobby of nature photography.
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1 month ago |
naturespharmacy.substack.com | Cassandra Quave
In 2023, annual sales of herbal dietary supplements reached an astounding $12.5 billion USD. Nearly one in three Americans use these supplements daily, yet accurate information on their ingredients remains difficult to find. Misinformation on video and social media platforms continues to hinder public understanding of the safe and effective use of herbs. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) has been a critical player in filling this void.
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1 month ago |
naturespharmacy.substack.com | Cassandra Quave
New on the show, I speak with Dr. César Ojeda, an ethnobiologist specializing in fermentation, biocultural diversity, and microbial ecology. Dr. Ojeda shares his insights on traditional Mexican fermented beverages, particularly focusing on the science and cultural importance of these foods. We discuss the concept of ethnomicrobiology, the role of microbes in traditional agriculture, and how microbial communities impact the fermentation process.
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