Himachal promoting herb culture: Dhumal

Himachal Pradesh has 7.32 percent of the total biodiversity of the country and is promoting cultivation of herbs, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said Saturday.

China seeks to unlock secrets of herbs, roots

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese legends have long extolled the benefits of the Tian Shan Xue Lian, a rare white flower found in snowcapped mountains that is revered as a panacea, an elixir so powerful it can supposedly bring the dead back to life. But in laboratories in Shanghai and Hong Kong, scientists are poring over this cusped, wrinkly flower the size of an avocado, from which they hope to ...

After thousands of years, we're unlocking the secrets of epilepsy

Few medical conditions have attracted so much attention and generated so much debate as epilepsy. Observations on epilepsy can be traced to ancient writings dating back to 2000 years B.C. In recent years, our understanding of the disorder has grown exponentially.

Dietary Supplements Extensively Regulated, Say Authors of New Article

American Botanical Council Publishes Article Documenting the Regulation of Herbs and Other Supplements

Cooking With Herbs: The Alice B. Toklas Recipe That Carole Greenwood Won’t Cook

[WARNING: Do not attempt this at home. Unless maybe you have a qualifying medical condition . If you do, please consult your doctor and/or lawyer as results may vary.]