A compound found in African wormwood—a plant used medicinally for thousands of years to treat many types of illness—could be effective against tuberculosis, according to a new study published in the ...

Traditionally, the plant is used for its medicinal benefits. Some of these effects have been proven by science. It’s commonly used for toothaches, but it’s also used for other issues like ...

Plant compounds like caffeine, L-theanine, tryptamines, and polyphenols can alter brain function, potentially influencing ...

To guard against herbivorous insects, some plants use a layer of plant hairs, or trichomes (Figure 3d). Trichomes are extensions of the epidermis that can prevent insect eggs from sticking to a ...

Biennial flowers hold a special place in the gardening world, offering a unique life cycle that spans two growing ...

So I decided to allocate roughly half of the allotment for edible plants and half for flowering ... wildflowers and edited weeds such as teasel. In country towns and rural areas, allotments ...

Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts. It’s sometimes called essential oil therapy. Some people consider aromatherapy both an art and a science.

The oil is distilled from the plant's leaves using steam. Australian people have used tea tree oil for almost 100 years as a natural remedy and topical antiseptic (germ-killing substance).

Many plant species naturally soak up metal and concentrate it in their tissues, and new funding will support research on how to use that trait for plant-based mining, or phytomining. Seven ...

Selective weedkillers kill plants that some species of animals rely on as a food source. This can result in a reduction of biodiversity. Tissue culture is a technique used to grow whole new plants ...

It is the chloroplasts that contain the green pigment chlorophyll which absorbs light. The plant uses this glucose to grow as well as make other useful substances, such as cellulose found in the ...

Caleb Plant believes he has struck the perfect balance in his corner. The former super middleweight world champion boxer from Ashland City is trained by Stephen “Breadman” Edwards and his ...