The International Herb Association has named turmeric the 2026 Herb of the Year. Turmeric is a tropical plant in the ginger family, and its underground stems are used as a spice. While a perennial in ...

Chronic inflammation can last longer than needed and is linked to diseases like diabetes and cancer. However, dietary choices may influence it. Some research has found that ginger, garlic, turmeric ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Certain herbs and plants may help promote weight loss by slowing stomach emptying, blocking nutrient absorption, or influencing appetite hormones. This article focuses on natural herbs and plants that ...

Enhanced technologies and research standards for plant research could help strengthen the contribution of traditional Chinese medicine to drug discovery. Plants can be frustratingly inconsistent. With ...

Using wormwood may help lower inflammation in Crohn's disease, but more research is needed. Wormwood has antioxidant effects that might decrease cell damage from oxidative stress. Despite popular ...