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.
Orangutan sitting in rain forest chewing a plant leaf

Orangutans Self-Medicate With Dracaena

Yes, even great apes self-medicate. Scientists observe Bornean orangutans making lotions out of dracaena plants and spreading the solution on their tired muscles.
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.
Close up of monarch butterfly perched on a purple thistle plant

Monarch Butterflies Use Medicinal Plants for Health Benefits

Are insects more intelligent than we think? Monarch butterflies aren't just pretty. They also know about medicinal plants.
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.