Quave presents motivational keynote speech at local high school
Dr. Quave presented a motivational keynote speech at the Etowah High School Academic Letter and Lamp of Knowledge Ceremony in Woodstock, GA. At the request of some members of the audience, the full text of the speech is published below: Aspirations for Greatness Cassandra L. Quave, October 2015 Students, you…
![New on Nature’s Pharmacy: Marshmallow — from European herbal remedy to modern confection.
This post takes a look at Althaea officinalis, a traditional soothing herb used for coughs and throat irritation, and how it evolved into the sweet marshmallow treat we know today — now made without the plant itself.
I also highlight what current research says about its bioactive polysaccharides and their relevance for inflammation and mucosal health.
Read the full story at [@]naturespharmacy on Substack.
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