A quick search of “lantana camara” on social media reveals a growing wave of posts promoting the weed as a miracle cure. Once found growing in the wild or used as a hedge in villages, the plant is now ...

Saffron is a spice that’s been used in cooking for thousands of years, but it’s popping up all over social media in recent ...

Honored in Hinduism for over 5000 years as a life-giving remedy, Tulsi (also known as Holy Basil) is a native aromatic herb ...

Apart from cancer, mubuu has been used in traditional medicine to manage dysentery, cholera, wounds and sores. Scientists at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) have confirmed potential ...

With a myriad of health effects, thyme extract may seem like a magic medicinal ingredient. Its biologically active compounds—thymol, carvacrol, rosmarinic acid, and caffeic acid—provide ...

Guavas are a familiar presence in Indian kitchens and street corners alike. Whether eaten fresh, sliced with a dash of salt, or used in chaat, smoothies or chutneys, the fruit is loved for its taste ...

Many patients turn to cannabis or cannabidiol (CBD) for chronic pain, appetite loss, sleep disorders, and other conditions, believing “natural” equals “safe and effective.” However, a recent ...

Nigerian soups are usually prepared with carefully selected herbs, leaves, seeds, and spices that not only make a sumptuous meal but may also heal the body. Common health issues such as fever, malaria ...

Dr Christine Hallinan, Senior Reseach Fellow, conducted research on the pharmacovigilance of medicinal cannabis at the University of Melbourne as part of the Pharmacovigilance theme within the ...

The post-industrial town of Macclesfield, England, has a rather unfortunate reputation due to its tiny size, perpetually grey skies, limited employment opportunities, and lack of even a single movie ...