Humans have utilized plants in medicine for thousands of years. As a matter of fact, the Sumerians were the first to record ...

This is the first part in a series which explores the processes of creating cannabis medicines in Utah, from cultivation and ...

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 ...

Tulsi is rich in Vitamin C and Zinc, is an immunity booster and possesses anticancer and stress-reducing properties through ...

I can help you find 50 edible or medicinal plants, no matter where we are,” says Dave Odd, founder of Eat The Neighborhood ...

A new study has revealed that aloe vera offers “exceptional anti-aging effects” and could even help treat and prevent skin ...

The plant has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for over 2,000 years, however new research from the University of Texas, San Antonio (UTSA) found that its “leaf extracts have been used to ...

Balboa Park is rich with diverse attractions, museums and walking paths. It is also well-known for its botanical gardens, flush with plants — both distinguishable and obscure. But few visitors may ...

Co-hosts Renée Camila and Emiliano Lemus team up to chat about their histories with KPFA, as well as the plants that have supported them and their communities along the way. Join us for this special ...