Many people are curious about what nature might have to offer alongside their existing routines, a question that has long ...

Long before modern pharmaceuticals, our ancestors turned to plants to find cures for ailments from infections to parasites to fevers. A new study by Harvard researchers reveals the deep roots of that ...

Certain plants and herbs have long been used for medicinal purposes. In some cases, scientific research backs their purported health benefits. Share on Pinterest Pink echinacea cone flowers. Tracey ...

At the University of Rhode Island’s medicinal garden, plants can help cure diseases or can potentially kill you ...

All of the herbs below have a long history of medicinal use and are widely recognized as safe. Still, always consult with a professional herbalist and/or physician to ensure that there are no ...

Medicinal plants have long been a cornerstone of Philippine traditional medicine, dating back generations. Tawa-tawa, a ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Long before she was leading medicinal plant walks, Sierra LaRose was learning about herbal remedies at home.

Bornean orangutans do not just eat fruits and leaves. After twenty years of observations, researchers have discovered that ...

Ateneo chemists develop Herbularyo, an educational card game combining organic chemistry with traditional Filipino herbal ...

Forest communities in southwestern Ghana use 70 species of medicinal trees to treat up to 83 ailments, according to a recent study. These plants contain high levels of bioactive compounds with ...

Indigenous peoples pass on their knowledge of medicinal plants orally. If their languages go extinct, valuable medical knowledge will be lost. A study estimates that 75% of the world's medicinal plant ...