Biodiversity is a very large subject that is well worth everyone’s time and attention. Today’s column provides a brief ...

Goetze: A genus of plants with interesting names occurs throughout much of the Southwest, Rolling Plains and central Great ...

Since ancient times medicinal plants have been used as an alternative to treat and prevent diseases as well as ensuring that ...

Was there any scientific basis to potions, lotions and salves that folk healers prescribed, or was it all just hocus pocus?

The impact of THC varies person to person, says Shields, who notes that the typical threshold to feel the effects of edibles is between 2 to 10 mg of THC, but some people have a higher dose threshold ...

Medicinal plants across the world are exemplary models for studying the evolutionary and ecological processes that shape ...

Abstract: Classifying whether a plant is herbal or poisonous is a significant challenge for trekkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts, particularly in remote areas where several unfamiliar plant ...

Researchers tested methanolic extracts from the leaves, bark, roots, stems, and fruits of Ziziphus mauritiana (Bidara) and ...

“Look, don’t touch” is the motto at Alnwick’s poison garden in Northumberland, unless you’re a professional poisonous-plant ...

Abstract: Chinese medicinal herbs are a vital part of traditional medicine, and accurate classification is essential for advancing TCM research and promotion. However, the large variety and complex ...

Since the dawn of humanity, we have been finding ways to use the gifts of the earth to our advantage and for our survival. Whether through hunting animals, discovering fire, or foraging for plants and ...