Plants have historically been a rich source of medicine. Many antibiotics used today were originally derived from natural ...

Four plants consumed by wild gorillas in Gabon and used by local communities in traditional medicine show antibacterial and ...

Reishi has a number of different impacts on our bodies, but one of the major ways it works as a medicine is by influencing ...

Wild great apes often consume medicinal plants that can treat their ailments. The same plants are often used by local people ...

From making skin glow to relieving digestion, plants can offer numerous benefits. Here is a list of top Indian medicinal ...

After more than 10,000 years of use, the ancient cultures and indigenous communities who use plant medicines may hold lessons ...

Humans could learn a few medical tips from their gorilla cousins, a new study says. Four plants used by wild gorillas in Gabon have antibacterial and antioxidant properties, researcher reported ...

Self-medicating gorillas have provided valuable clues in the search for new medicines to combat drug-resistant strains of E.coli. Scientists say ...

Today, castor oil is recognised the world over for its benefits for skin and hair. Rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, castor oil is often used to moisturise the skin and strengthen hair and nails. It ...

A recent study highlights the pivotal role of alternative splicing in controlling plant secondary metabolism, which is ...

Huanzhong Wang, professor of plant molecular biology at UConn, wants people to know that plants have stem cells too. Just like in the medical world, plant stem cells could support human growth and ...