Ground cloves and whole cloves obviously have a lot in common. Whole cloves are the dried buds of the Syzygium aromaticum plant before they are powdered. They have the same flavor profile, but the act of grinding the buds to powder does dramatically alter the properties of the spice. Below, …
Elderberry and elderflower both come from the same plant and have many of the same nutritional benefits, but they don’t have the same compounds and are not used in the same ways. If you want to know how to use these two parts of the elder plant, read on below. …
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 …
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 …
Spirulina and moringa are both known for their extensive array of health benefits. They are so nutritious that many people deem them superfoods. Processed spirulina and moringa powder also look alike in that they are both green powders. Beyond those similarities, they are very different. Below, we will take a …
Echinacea is an herb in the Asteraceae family with a reputation as a medicine that goes back centuries. It is American in origin and was widely used by Native American tribes in the Great Plains for treating numerous ailments. The roots and the leaves of the plant are beneficial for …
Pickling salt and sea salt are chemically similar and taste a lot alike. Both will make your food salty; however, there are some key differences in how you should use them. Let’s look at how they compare in this SPICEography Showdown. How does pickling salt differ from sea salt? Grain-size …
Culantro and cilantro are both common herbs in the Americas, though they are not equally common in all parts of the Americas. Despite the similarly spelled names, they are very different herbs. Culantro is more common in some parts of the West Indies and Latin America, while cilantro is a …