Enhanced technologies and research standards for plant research could help strengthen the contribution of traditional Chinese medicine to drug discovery. Plants can be frustratingly inconsistent.

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

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 ...

In a world filled with diverse and intriguing plants, bamboo stands out as a symbol of strength, versatility, and ...

Modern medicine relies on plants. Forty percent of Western medicine comes from plants, including the top 20 bestselling ...

The Bill, introduced by environment minister Bhupender Yadav amid a din, also aims to reduce pressure on wild medicinal plants by encouraging cultivation of such plants and facilitate transfer of ...

Patharchatta, also known as Bryophyllum pinnatum or Kalanchoe pinnata, is a widely acknowledged medicinal plant with numerous health benefits. Its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-fungal ...

It is the first time a creature in the wild has been recorded treating an injury with a medicinal plant. After researchers saw Rakus applying the plant poultice to his face, the wound closed up ...

Whether you're looking to soothe a sore throat, calm an upset stomach, or simply boost your immune system, these medicinal ...