A root extract of the Fallopia multiflora, or Chinese knotweed, has special properties: it enables the nematode C. elegans to live longer and protects it from oxidative stress, according to a new ...

With a myriad of health effects, thyme extract may seem like a magic medicinal ingredient. Its biologically active ...

Indigenous Indonesian communities—like the Papuan Abui people of Alor—are the custodians of very ancient knowledge. Their ...

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 ...

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 ...

One sign at the entrance of the Mütter Museum medicinal garden warns “plants can be deadly; do not touch or consume any of the plants in the garden.” It underscores how powerful plants can be, and why ...