Some of the plants we’ve spent years pulling up and tossing aside turn out to be surprisingly useful. Whether it’s […] ...

Khaled Al Subki - he holds the title of professor, which indicates his high scientific status. The roots in Al-Mourada ...

A virus from humble black-eyed peas is showing extraordinary promise in the fight against cancer. Unlike other plant viruses, ...

Natural antidepressants are pretty much what it says on the tin – dietary supplements and herbal products that some claim to ...

Herbs like ashwagandha and turmeric are now widely recognized as part of the global wellness lexicon. But ayurveda, India’s ...

Herbal and traditional medicinal plants represent a valuable reservoir for the discovery of novel therapeutic agents and the treatment of a wide spectrum of age-related diseases. Emerging evidence ...

Willow leaves have a surprising effect on cattle — they reduce the amount of nitrous oxide and ammonia in their urine.

Stevia, a zero-calorie sugar substitute, combined with probiotics, yields a surprising and targeted cancer-killing effect.

A new look into Caligula, the infamous Roman Emperor, suggests his reputation as a master poisoner came from an expertise in ...

The researchers were baffled by the dormant seed's abrupt germination but could not figure out its identification until they ...

Caligula, the ancient Roman emperor infamous for his insanity and cruelty, may have had a soft spot for plants, according to recently published research.