If you’re side-eyeing your flower bed and wondering if it can do more than look pretty, here’s some good news: it can. Many ...

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 ...

The San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is leading an effort to turn plants into better medicines. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge explains what we already know about herbal remedies — and what ...

Ancient roots: For thousands of years, cultures worldwide have relied on medicinal plants for healing, with uses documented in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and indigenous practices. Science ...

Understanding the Ak Plant The Ak plant is renowned for its medicinal properties, but improper use can lead to toxicity.

There’s been a rise in recent years of biomedical engineering techniques that can restore lost tissue and bone. If you’ve been in a car crash, for instance, there are ways to restore or repair the ...

Sanjib Chaudhary, a Nepalese writer and archivist, documents healers’ medicinal plant knowledge in audio and video, ensuring future generations access Indigenous ecological wisdom rooted in community ...

Bathinda: Aiming to enhance biodiversity and integrate ecological sustainability in National Highway development, NHAI has taken the initiative to develop ‘Arogya Van', which involves planting of ...