Materia Medica

Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) — Indian Lotus, Water Lily
A whole-plant guide to Nelumbo nucifera covering edible lotus rhizomes and seeds, flower and leaf traditions, spiritual symbolism, research limits and safety. Read more...
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) — Peruvian Maca, Peruvian Ginseng
A guide to Lepidium meyenii covering maca's Andean food history, powder and gelatinized forms, limited human research, thyroid context and safety. Read more...
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) — Red Raspberry, Wild Raspberry
A guide to Rubus idaeus covering raspberry fruit, traditional raspberry-leaf tea, limited pregnancy and labor research, and safety. Read more...
Rose Hips (Rosa canina) — Dog Rose, Wild Rose
Rose hips—especially dog rose fruit (Rosa canina)—are traditional wild foods used in tea, syrup, jam, soup and powders. This full guide covers vitamin C variability, carotenoids, joint research, irritating seed hairs, seed oil, harvesting, drying, growing, folklore and practical safety. Read more...