plants

A favoured Ayurvedic medicine, today research is showing the wide-ranging therapeutic potential of gotu kola, from supporting memory to reducing risk of blood clots.

Did you know that trees can absorb the CO2 and the pollutants from air and soil, and cool the world with dappled leaves. Their susurration, that gentle sound of rustling leaves, calms us, soothes us and gives us joy.To save the world, we could plant trees.

Research has emerged revealing that urbanisation could be the reason why a number of Australian plants are on the brink of extinction. We take a look at what we can we do about it.

Aloe vera has an incredible 200 biologically active substances in the gel of its leaves, making it useful for everything from burns to gastrointestinal problems.

Their very name evokes fear, but there is a lot more to sharks than sharp teeth and a large appetite that deserves our attention.

People who work in offices with plants are happier and more productive.

Plants pick up vibrations from predators and change their chemistry as a result.

Tens of thousands of years ago Neanderthals were using plants as medicine.

Trees and other plants are more effective than thought at reducing city pollution.

Researchers have undertaken a genetic review of medicinal plants.