Nectar bat lapping nectar from Jatoba flower at night

Bats Buy Into Jatoba’s ‘Sweet Rain’ – Help Pollinate

The medicinal plant Jatoba provides health benefits for people and nutrition for pollinators like nectar bats.
Close up of dried green tea leaves on a wooden spoon

New Study: Green Tea Might Block Viral Growth

Green tea drinkers might be on to something as science proves the tea plant can prevent the replication of abnormal cells as well as viruses such as the one responsible for COVID-19.
Close up of licorice herb featuring its brush-like purple blooms

China Recommends Licorice Against COVID-19

The Chinese government is recommending licorice and other medicinal herbs to fight COVID, but U.S. health agencies are skeptical.
Close up of mossy green liverwort growing in rocky environment

Liverwort – Even Better Than CBD?

Liverwort may be considered a primitive plant, but it could some day compete with medical marijuana for its therapeutic benefits.
Close up of chimp looking intently at plants

Chimpanzees Choose Medicinal Plants That May Help Humans

Should we be paying attention to medicinal plants preferred by chimpanzees? Scientists say, definitely.