An curved arrow pointing right. Known as "The Medicine Hunter," Chris Kilham travels the world looking for plants that can be used as medicinal remedies. Throughout his travels, he has come upon ...

Ephedra seeds found in an ancient burial pit may be the earliest evidence yet for the medicinal use of plants.

As winter sets in, the growing season doesn't have to end. While outdoor gardens may be dormant, indoor herb gardens can ...

Indigenous medicinal plants like neem, bamboo, gooseberry help in absorbing carbon dioxide from the air, thus reducing ...

Research reveals Subabul’s potential in improving insulin sensitivity, offering new hope for managing type 2 diabetes.

The grave of a young man in Morocco is providing astonishing insights into human culture 15,000 years ago. Buried alongside ...

Today, herbalism and wild plant foraging has become an increasingly popular alternative to modern medicine. Herbal medicine is still widely used among American-Indian, Chinese and European populations ...

This lesson explores the use of plants as medicine, supplies, and repellents during the American Revolution. The lesson, which features lecturer Colleen Plimpton speaking at the Frontenac ...

Used as an ancient remedy for fever ... In 1998, Simmonds helped raise funds to create a 7,000-sample traditional Chinese medicine plant collection at Kew, and she currently leads a 300-strong ...

Here are ten medicinal uses of this remarkable plant: While patharchatta is esteemed for its medicinal properties, it's crucial to use it under the guidance of a healthcare professional and with ...

After researchers saw Rakus applying the plant poultice to his face ... Scientists were already aware that great apes used medicine to try to heal themselves. In the 1960s biologist Jane Goodall ...