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Native Plants of Ancient Indian Wupatki People
The ancient Indian ruins at Wupatki in northern Arizona hold many secrets of a lost past; those secrets include the crops and plants grown by the local Native Indians. more...
The sunflower has many uses and traditions associated with it; the sunflower has been used for food, therapeutically, cosmetically and in many ancient traditions. more...
The coconut tree is commonly used for coconut oil which has therapeutic and cosmetic values; however, the coconut tree has other traditional and common uses too. more...
The Baobab tree of Africa is known as the upside-down tree; an ancient tree of life, the baobab tree is capable of storing water vital for the survival of local nomads. more...
The cacao tree is responsible for producing an ingredient for chocolate and cocoa butter; however, originally ancient tribes used the chocolate tree medicinally too. more...
Today, jojoba oil is commonly used in the USA for skin care; however, the jojoba plant was first used by native tribes of the American Southwest in a variety of ways. more...
There are many species of eucalyptus trees native to Australia; the eucalyptus tree has been used traditionally by the aborigine people but today has other uses too. more...
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By:
Dennis Holley
Historically plants have been valued not only for their medical value but also for their psychoactive effects. more...
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Dennis Holley
At least a quarter of the prescriptions written in the United States contain at least one product that has been derived from a plant. more...
Poisonous Plants Found Around the Home
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Dennis Holley
There are nearly 70,000 reported plant poisonings a year in this country on average. more...
Poisonous Plants of Field and Forest
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Dennis Holley
"Everything is poisonous, nothing is poisonous, it is all a matter of dose."
(Claude Bernard)
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Dennis Holley
"My aunt in Knoxville would bring newspapers up for us to use as toilet paper. Before we used it, we'd look at the pictures." (Dolly Parton) more...
Wood – The Perfect Building Material
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Dennis Holley
"People love chopping wood. In this activity one immediately sees results." (Albert Einstein) more...
Plant Fibers – Stuff of Paper, Ropes, and Cloth
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Dennis Holley
"Half the world does not know the joy of wearing cotton underwear." (Phil Gramm) more...
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