Bornean orangutans do not just eat fruits and leaves. After twenty years of observations, researchers have discovered that ...

With their bright eyes and prominent beards and mustaches, it’s easy to see how orangutans got their name; “orang” is Malay for person, while “hutan” means forest. Their similarity to humans doesn’t ...

Orangutans may use specific plants for benefits beyond ordinary nutrition. For centuries, humans have relied on the medicinal properties of plants. Now, growing evidence suggests we may not be the ...

Long before modern pharmaceuticals, our ancestors turned to plants to find cures for ailments from infections to parasites to fevers. A new study by Harvard researchers reveals the deep roots of that ...

A Professor of Food and Nutritional Biochemistry at Ekiti State University, EKSU, Folake Lucy Oyetayo has called on the ...

All of the herbs below have a long history of medicinal use and are widely recognized as safe. Still, always consult with a professional herbalist and/or physician to ensure that there are no ...

Certain plants and herbs have long been used for medicinal purposes. In some cases, scientific research backs their purported health benefits. Share on Pinterest Pink echinacea cone flowers. Tracey ...

"A reminder that free, wild food and medicine is closer than most people realize." ...

Residents of the Sumatran village of Muara Jambi are working to preserve their ancient practice of cultivating and using medicinal plants. The village is also home to an ancient Buddhist temple ...

Indigenous peoples pass on their knowledge of medicinal plants orally. If their languages go extinct, valuable medical knowledge will be lost. A study estimates that 75% of the world's medicinal plant ...