Research on the plant Lagerstroemia speciosa reveals potential for new disease treatments. Leaf extracts show strong ...

Researchers of the Li Lab, led by Prof. Sijin Li, chemical and biomolecular engineering, recently developed a new yeast-based screening method to identify key enzymes that synthesize medicinal ...

A Brazilian study has confirmed that Joseph’s Coat, a plant used for generations in folk medicine, can significantly reduce inflammation and arthritis symptoms in lab tests. Researchers observed less ...

The San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is leading an effort to turn plants into better medicines. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge explains what we already know about herbal remedies — and what ...

India's rich herbal heritage, deeply intertwined with Ayurveda, faces pressure from increasing demand for commercial herbal products. Conserving medicinal plant biodiversity is crucial for ...

Discover how Maharashtra's natural farming can position India as a global leader in medicinal and aromatic plants through ...

Despite a long history of traditional medicinal use in the United States, the collection, consumption and efficacy of the peculiar forest plant aptly named ghost pipe, scientific name Monotropa ...

Forest communities in southwestern Ghana use 70 species of medicinal trees to treat up to 83 ailments, according to a recent study. These plants contain high levels of bioactive compounds with ...