Today, herbalism and wild plant foraging has become an increasingly popular alternative to modern medicine. Herbal medicine is still widely used among American-Indian, Chinese and European populations ...

Humans have used plants and animals to treat and prevent ... However, older organisms continue to be a staple in the operation of modern medicine. Mosquitos have long been the cause of various ...

Neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington’s disease pose significant challenges to modern medicine. Recent research has ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Known as "The Medicine Hunter," Chris Kilham travels the world looking for plants that can be used as medicinal remedies. Throughout his travels, he has come upon ...

Carpobrotus edulis, commonly known as the sour fig or Hottentot fig, is a succulent plant native to South Africa. This hardy perennial is known for its fleshy leaves, vibrant flowers, and especially ...

For example, many modern drugs have been derived from natural sources such as plants and fungi. Additionally, alternative therapies such as chiropractic and osteopathic medicine have gained more ...

As plant-based wellness grows in popularity, newly launched book, ‘Sacred’, makes a case for bridging ancient plant myths ...