May 14, 2001 -- The results of a recent Vanderbilt University study showing that St. John's wort does not help people with deep depression has dealt a blow to proponents of herbal remedies. The study, ...

A successful cancer treatment process includes more than just surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments: it involves keeping up your wellness from both a physical and mental standpoint, an expert ...

BAY VIEW -- A couple in Bay View is doing what they know best, creating herbal medicine that's locally harvested. Brian Kramp spent the morning at Tippecanoe Herbs to learn about a tea recipe made ...

From turmeric’s golden glow to ashwagandha’s calming touch, Ayurvedic herbs offer time-tested ways to support mind and body. Modern research is uncovering the bioactive compounds behind their benefits ...

Herbs and other dietary supplements besides vitamins are the most commonly used type of "complementary medicine" (also called alternative medicine) in the United States, followed by visits to ...

I’ve been a botanist specializing in medicinal plants for most of my 30-year career and I’ve seen medicinal herbs successfully treat conditions high-tech pharmaceuticals barely touched. One reason ...

There's something deeply satisfying about walking outside, pinching a few fresh leaves, and dropping them straight into a mug ...

Over the past several years, scientific journals have been abuzz with reports of the chemical constituents of Chinese herbs used in traditional medicine. Think ginseng, Ginkgo biloba and ginger, to ...

Hot flushes, night sweats or swinging mood changes can be debilitating. So it’s tempting to look to complementary therapies.