The most beautiful woman who ever lived in Egypt, Queen Cleopatra, was known for using natural products to maintain her youthfulness. It’s said one of her beauty secrets was rosemary. The rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a green shrub with needle-like leaves and a woody fragrance. While it is primarily recognized as a culinary herb, rosemary also comprises one of the most widely utilized medicinal plants globally. The essential oil derived from rosemary, since a

After sharing my traumatic journey with indigenous Mutamba fruit, today I have a rather juicy tale about strawberries. The strawberry fruit even has a dedicated Museum. Next time you visit Belgium, pass through the Strawberry Museum.

Some months ago, I shared insights about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It was related to human interactions. My childhood PTSD emanated from interacting with an indigenous fruit called Matamba. The experience was so nasty that whenever I see Matamba, I get goosebumps. Little did I know that they must never be eaten until they are completely ripe. What’s your experience of eating Matamba? Hit our comments section and let’s feature your experience.