Myco’s Garden

05/03/2026

Aloe and its amazing benefits.

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🌿 A common plant seed may help remove microplastics from drinking water.

Researchers in Brazil found that an extract from Moringa oleifera seeds can help pull microplastic particles out of water. The extract works as a natural coagulant, making tiny plastic particles clump together so they can be filtered more easily.

In lab tests, the team added aged PVC microplastics to tap water, then treated it using moringa seed extract and in-line sand filtration. Its performance was similar to aluminum sulfate, a common chemical coagulant used in water treatment, and in more alkaline water it performed even better.

This is not a ready-made solution for all water systems yet. But because moringa is cheap, widely available, and plant-based, it could be useful for smaller communities and rural areas where low-cost water treatment matters most.

📃 RESEARCH PAPER
📌 Batista et al., “Removal of Microplastics from Drinking Water by Moringa oleifera Seed: Comparative Performance with Alum in Direct and in-Line Filtration Systems”, ACS Omega (2026)

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Paper Reed.The original source for papyrus paper.Other ancient uses were sails,mats, cloth, sandals, and boats.Modern uses, air purification, and specialty paper projects.
Edible Rhizomes (underground stems) are edible, raw or cooked.

04/01/2026

Sida plant (Sida ulmifolia) tropical,, nutrient-dense herb widely used in traditional medicine, particularly Ayurveda, for treating fever, infections, and inflammation. Key health benefits include antimicrobial action, pain relief, and respiratory support. Traditional medicine used sida to treat diarrhea, gonorrhea, kidney issues, and rheumatic pain.Nutritional value leaves can be eaten as a cooked vegetable, offering a high-protein food source.

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1st Ever

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