Everyday herbs might be the most overlooked medicine.

Herbal medicines or supplements are natural compounds from plants’ leaves, bark, roots, seeds, or flowers that people can use for medicinal purposes. They may offer therapeutic benefits when people ...

If you’ve ever walked into an apothecary for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it’s hard to ignore the tang of dried herbs that are arrayed on the floor, lining the counter, and stacked on ...

Herbal, or natural, remedies are derived from plants and usually can be put together simply at home. That tends to make them cost-effective and convenient, and many people find them a welcome ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that causes gas, bloating, abdominal pain and cramping, and changes in bowel movement frequency. Since IBS is a chronic condition, ...

Herbal medicine has been with us since the dawn of human civilization and yet we know far less about its effects than we do about conventional synthetic medicines. In the Western world particularly, ...

Life throws many curveballs, and the best coping strategies can go a long way toward getting through tough times. Some turn to herbs for stress and anxiety, looking to tap into a natural remedy.

The scent of fragrant lemongrass mingles with earthy ginger and tangy tamarind, punctuated by the sharp, menthol-like aroma of camphor. It’s a familiar smell for spa-goers: a traditional Thai herbal ...

Whether it was ginger, cerasee, or peppermint tea, even another herbal remedy, the healing often began in our kitchens and gardens rather than in a medicine cabinet. Today, many of us have moved away ...