Catnip May Be the Purrrfect Safe Insecticide
Researchers discover that catnip could be as effective – and safer than the widely used synthetic repellent DEET.
Study Shows Medicinal Plants Are Hiding – From Us
With some 15,000 medicinal plants on the verge of extinction, survivors are evolving in curious ways – just so we can't find them.
Thanks to Facebook, New Plant Discovered – May Help With Alzheimer’s
Facebook vacation photos of beautiful snowdrop plants launched an investigation that culminated in the discovery of a new medicinal plant that may help combat Alzheimer's disease.
The Secret Lives of Sparrows Include Medicinal Plants
Scientists always suspected birds liked medicinal plants – now there's proof. A Chinese sparrow collects wormwood leaves for its health and health of its offspring.
Kratom: Medicinal Plant or Dangerous Opioid?
Even though it belongs in the same family as coffee, Kratom stirs up controversy due to its opioid effects.
