The Herbal Apothecary: Arrowroot
ARROWROOT Alternative names: Maranta arundinacea, kudzu, aru-aru, West Indian arrowroot HOW TO IDENTIFY: Arrowroot is a starch traditionally obtained from therhizomes of the tropical Maranta arundinacea plant. This herb can be found in powdered form on most supermarket shelves. HISTORY: The Arawak people of South America first cultivated arrowroot for use as a food starch […]
