Explore the Science Behind Horsemint & Muscadine
A curated research hub examining native Texas botanicals, their phytochemistry,
and the peer-reviewed studies that explore their properties.
What This Site Is
Where Traditional Knowledge Meets Modern Study
For generations, herbalists understood these plants by experience. Today, researchers are exploring them through chemistry, microscopy, and clinical trials.
Here you’ll find:
- Study summaries
- Active compound breakdowns
- Ecological and ethnobotanical context
- Comparative analysis (e.g., Horsemint vs Oregano)
Educational note: This site is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
Why Native Plants Excel
Heat. Drought. Sun. Stress.
Nature responds with concentrated protective chemistry — antioxidants, aromatic oils, phenolics, and adaptive compounds that support plant survival.
We document the science behind that resilience.
How This Research Is Used
We study these plants because we work with them — but this site stands alone as an educational resource.
No product claims, no medical advice — only transparent research interpretation for readers who want to dig deeper.