Tag: Sensory

  • A Sensory Exploration of Mullein, Part I

    A Sensory Exploration of Mullein, Part I

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    Cindy Szymandera
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    Organoleptics in Herbalism Our ancestors relied on organoleptics as part of daily survival. Taste signaled nourishment or danger. Aroma hinted at potency and actions. Colour and texture offered clues about edibility, vitality, and preparation. Long before we had names for alkaloids, flavonoids, or other plant constituents, people were learning directly from plants through sight, smell,…