Uganda is home to a diverse array of plant species, many of which have been used for centuries in traditional medicine ...

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 ...

A Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia has self-medicated using a paste made from plants to heal a large wound on his cheek, say scientists. It is the first time a creature in the wild has been ...

The scientists concluded that Rakus knew he was applying medicine because orangutans very rarely eat this particular plant and because of the length of the treatment. "He repeatedly applied the ...

By Jancee Dunn I was on the phone with a friend the other day, and because I can’t sit still, I started to dust the leaves on my sprawling bird of paradise plant. This is nice, I thought ...

New research reveals Queen Garnet plums, elderberries and more have antioxidants that could protect your brain from illness. Led by Naomi May, a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Medical ...

This article will discuss the resurgence in interest in plant-based treatments in modern medicine, and explore the efficacy and potential of phytotherapy in contemporary healthcare practices.