The Egyptian blue lotus flower, revered in ancient Egyptian and Ayurvedic traditions, is newly trending for its calming ...

The prized Theobroma cacao plant - which chocolate is made from - is under a dual threat from both climate change and disease. Dr James Richardson, a research associate at Royal Botanic Garden ...

All living beings have their own unique ways of communicating. Different species of flora and fauna use sounds, signals or stimuli to communicate their needs and/or alert each other of dangers. Plants ...

A plant native to the areas around the western Amazon River basin on both sides of the Andes Mountains, cacao is believed to ...

A growing number of wellness spaces around L.A. are hosting cacao ceremonies. The ritual involves drinking raw cacao to facilitate spiritual and emotional healing. The drink is said to evoke a ...

Discover surprising drinks that are high in magnesium to boost your intake, support your health, and stay hydrated—all in one ...

As a result, farmers use pruning techniques to maintain plant health, control pests and manage diseases, ensuring a more ecologically balanced approach to cultivation. “A way to care for cacao ...

Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater discuss their new book, "Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky: Modern Plant-Based Recipes Using Native American Ingredients." ...

Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast, the world's biggest cocoa producer, are struggling as climate change and plant diseases have ...