Houma-native and herbalist Corinne Martin is releasing a new book with a unique look into Louisiana’s herbal landscape and ...

Medicinal Uses of Patharchatta Leaves: Patharchatta, scientifically known as Bryophyllum pinnatum or 'Mother of Thousands,' is a succulent plant with diverse medicinal properties. These properties are ...

Hibiscus leaves are used to make Zobo drinks. Zobo is a very common drink in Nigeria that is best served cold, but what do you know about the hibiscus leaf used to make the Zobo drink? Here are five ...

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO MEDICINAL HERBS: The World's Most Effective Healing Plants, by Rebecca L. Johnson, Steven Foster, Tieraona Low Dog, MD, and David Kiefer, MD. National Geographic Books, ...

Lemon Leaves Medicinal Benefits: Lemons, also known as nimbu are one of the most loved fruits globally. Available in all ...

One of the most renowned benefits of papaya leaf juice is its ability to increase platelet count, making it an effective remedy for dengue fever. The juice stimulates the bone marrow to produce ...

A thicket of smooth sumac retained some of its berries in January, though most of them were gone. Smooth sumac is well known for its brilliant red fall foliage and its deep red berries. Smooth and ...

Banaba is a medium-sized tree. Its leaves have been used to treat diabetes in folk medicine for centuries. In addition to their anti-diabetic properties, banaba leaves offer health benefits, such as ...