From treating coughs to improving heart health, Natalie Hammerquist, herbalist and author of, "Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest", shared some local, easy to find plants that can be used as ...

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Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on July 7, 2025. Click here for that audio. Scientists studying chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest of Uganda noticed the creatures seem to be administering a ...

Previous study suggests that about 1.28 billion adults suffer from high blood pressure, but this medical condition can be reversed through lifestyle behaviours such as eating clean, reducing sodium ...

Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, have used extracts from medicinal plants to produce ...

India's rich medicinal plant heritage, known as vanaspati, faces threats from deforestation. Patanjali Ayurved is spearheading revival efforts, notabl ...

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Medicinal cannabis use has increased rapidly in recent years in Australia. Since access pathways were expanded in 2016, more than 700,000 prescription approvals have been issued. Subscribe to our ...

The scientific name of tulsi is Ocimum tenuiflorum. Discover its botanical classification, family, and cultural significance as the revered holy basil.

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Scientists studying chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest of Uganda noticed the creatures seem to be administering a sort of first aid. Wild chimps are specifically seeking out plants with medicinal ...