Caffeine, a natural stimulant found in various plants, is perhaps one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances worldwide. It occurs naturally in coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao beans, and other sources. Caffeine is also synthesized and added to many beverages, foods, and dietary supplements. Its stimulating effects on the central nervous system make it […]
Couch grass, scientifically known as Elymus repens or Agropyron repens, is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Also known as quackgrass, dog grass, or twitch, couch grass has a long history of use in traditional medicine for its diverse medicinal properties. The rhizomes (underground stems) of couch grass contain bioactive compounds […]
Corn silk, also known as maize silk or stigmata maydis, refers to the fine, hair-like fibers that cover the ears of corn (Zea mays) before they ripen. While often discarded as waste, corn silk has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Native American and Chinese herbal traditions. Corn silk is rich […]
