Close up of a wild kratom plant with its big veined leaves

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.
A clump of wild snowdrop plants with white droopy blooms attached to bright green vegetation

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.
Close up of a sparrow perched on a stick

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.
Giant 9-foot corpse flower in full bloom at a botanical garden

Rare Corpse Flowers Have Killer Following

You probably don't want to eat lunch around a blooming corpse flower, but its magnificent bloom makes the putrid odor tolerable.
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.