Houttuynia cordata, commonly known as yuxingcao, has been a key ingredient in traditional medicine for centuries, valued for ...

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 ...

The federal government is seeking comments on the document used to inform the coming update to the Dietary Guidelines for ...

Your body is one of the most complex natural structures ever. Billions of cells are put together in a specific way with the ...

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

However, documentation of these practices is limited, especially for communities in customary forests. This study aimed to document the medicinal plants used by indigenous peoples in Rantau Kermas and ...

Mistletoe, traditionally an enduring symbol of Christmas, also holds many health secrets. While often used as a festive ...

An “alien plant” fossil discovered 55 years ago just outside of an abandoned town in Utah has no relation to any currently ...

A recent study has unlocked the genetic secrets of Houttuynia cordata, an Asian herb renowned for its distinctive aroma and ...

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

Now, a new study, led by researchers from the Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health, suggests that consuming a diet richer ...