Wolfsbane was used as protection against werewolves and vampires In European folklore, wolfsbane was believed to protect against werewolves and vampires. Others believed that touching wolfsbane on a full moon could cause shape-shifting. Historically, wolfsbane was used in small doses to treat patients who had delusions of being a wolf. It was also said to …
Some Native American tribes used Ghost Pipe as a remedy for physical and emotional pain—often compared to opiates Ghost pipe, also known as Indian pipe, is considered to have nervine properties, meaning it can support and calm the nervous system. It’s been used to treat nervous system disorders, anxiety, and intense pain, including migraines and …
Ghost Pipe is a pale white wildflower that thrives on mushrooms Ghost pipe also known as Indian pipe gets its name from its ghostly color and resemblance to the Native American peace pipe Ghost pipe, also known as Indian pipe or corpse plant, is a white, waxy, and translucent wildflower found in North American forests. The various names …
The name “Aspen” comes from the Greek word “Aspis,” meaning shield. Aspen wood was also once used to make shields. Did you know, the world’s largest living organism is an aspen tree named “Pando.” Aspen trees reproduce through a process called regenerative cloning where new trees sprout from a single extensive root system. This means …
Often eaten by jackals, an animal closely related to dogs, coyotes, and gray wolves, hydnora africana is also known as jackal food. Jackal food is a primitive and parasitic flowering plant found in southern Africa. The flowers emit a smell similar to poop to attract and temporarily trap pollinators like dung beetles. The trapped beetles …