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Spirulina has been a culinary ingredient for centuries. Spanish colonists came across the Aztecs harvesting and using it while exploring Mexico. The Kanembou people in Chad are believed to have been using it all the way back in the 9th century. These days, spirulina is seen as more of a …
Stevia and brown sugar are two sweetening options that are sometimes marketed as being healthier options than white sugar. Their ability to replace refined sugar does not make them interchangeable; these products have quite a few differences. Consider the stevia vs. brown sugar comparison below in this SPICEography Showdown. How …
Blue cohosh and black cohosh sound like they should be related because they share the cohosh name. To make matters even more confusing, the two herbs are used mostly for treating gynecological issues — sometimes together — which makes it easy to get them mixed up. Historians say that Native …
Chickweed is also called chickenwort. It got its name because chickens and other birds love it. The fact that it tastes like corn silk may have something to do with their affinity for the herb. Chickweed is full of nutrients including a high level of vitamin C. And it’s an …
Black cohosh is native to North America and can be found growing from Eastern Canada all the way down to Georgia in the United States. The herb was used by Native Americans for its medicinal benefits long before the European settlers’ arrival. The Delaware tribe was one of the Native …
Chickweed is a relative of the carnation that was originally native to Europe and has been uncovered in archaeological sites dating back before the Neolithic Era. It grows as far north as the Arctic Circle. This plant can now be found growing in North America and elsewhere in the world. …
Blue cohosh is an herb native to the Appalachian Mountains in North America. It is unrelated to black cohosh despite the word cohosh being in their respective names and the fact that they are both used to treat female medical issues. Blue cohosh belongs to the Berberidaceae family, not the …
Witch hazel and aloe are both alike in that their primary use is for treating skin conditions. Their culinary applications are not well-known except by herbalists. Both plants come with some serious health warnings, which means that you will need to use them carefully. You should also be aware of …