IDUKKI: In an age dominated by hospitals and prescriptions, a wooden trunk containing palm leaves kept inside a modest house ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Ancient Egypt was renowned for its prowess in the field of medicine, so much so that sick people went there from abroad in search of herbal remedies. Dr. Patrick McGovern holds a ...

Many varieties of ancient Greek healing herbs grow on "Asclepius Path," Mount Kerketion, where god of medicine, Asclepius, ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – In a world that’s constantly in search of natural remedies and wellness practices, it’s no wonder that ancient herbal remedies are making a comeback. One such herb, Ashwagandha, has ...

Doctors in ancient Greece pioneered anesthesia with natural remedies like mandrake, opium and henbane to ease pain during surgeries.

Herbal medicines have been used for centuries in Asian countries, yet many of the active ingredients of such therapies remain unknown. Now, researchers from Argentina and Chile have carried out an ...

A young mugwort plant. Mugwort is plentiful along local frontcountry canyons and often grows near poison oak. (Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo) While growing up, I often read uplifting tales about great ...

Researchers have discovered the molecular basis for a therapeutic action of an ancient herbal medicine used across Africa to treat various illnesses, including epilepsy. Researchers in the Department ...

COLUMBIA, SC – Andrographolide, a popular herbal medicine in Southeast Asia, might restore gut microbiomes and viromes that have been altered by chronic multi-symptom illnesses like Gulf War Illness ...

In today’s fast-paced world, we often overlook one of our most vital health aspects—our digestive system. The gut, often referred to as our “second brain,” plays a crucial role in our overall ...