25-year-old man develops psychosis induced by herbal tea
Psychosisa is a condition where the patient loses touch with reality.
Jun 06, 2017, 23:36 PM IST
Uncovered: Spicy Indian pepper has powerful anti-cancer properties
Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered a chemical process behind anti-cancer properties of a spicy Indian pepper plant called the long pepper, whose suspected medicinal properties date back thousands of years.
Jan 14, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
Natural cures: Herbal discoveries in 2016
From time immemorial, herbs have been known to play a double-role in man's quest to consume the best quality food.
Dec 13, 2016, 17:53 PM IST
Grow plants to deter mosquitoes: Expert
Growing pest-repelling plants and herbs inside homes can help in warding off the threat of mosquito-borne diseases like chikungunya, dengue and malaria in the city, say experts.
Oct 02, 2016, 00:42 AM IST
Top five health benefits of aromatherapy!
Aromatherapy treatment is considered good for our health as it helps improves our body, mood and mind.
Sep 03, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
Five herbs that may help cure Zika virus infection – Watch slideshow
Five herbs that may help cure Zika virus infection – Watch slideshow
Aug 05, 2016, 12:09 PM IST
Top five herbs that boost your immune system!
Herbs not only add good taste to food but are also good for health.
Jun 04, 2016, 16:02 PM IST
Beware! Herbal remedies don't guarantee safety as thought
Researchers have warned that there is no guarantee of long-term use of herbal remedies safety as many herbs may contain toxic or carcinogenic substances.
May 04, 2016, 20:47 PM IST
Add some spice to your life!
Sandhya Gugnani
Spices and herbs have been used in foods for centuries. A herb is a friend of a physicians & praise of cooks as said by Charlemagne.
Jan 31, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
Chinese firms hope for boost in traditional medicine globally
The anti-malarial compound Artemisinin which won Youyou the prestigious award is extracted from a Chinese herb.
Oct 23, 2015, 22:12 PM IST
No scientific proof that herbs cure dengue: AIIMS
Days after yoga guru Ramdev advocated the use of herbs like giloy, aloe vera and papaya leaves to cure dengue, experts at AIIMS on Wednesday said there was no scientific proof that herbs help fight dengue and advised people not to fall for the propaganda in this regard.
Sep 23, 2015, 20:45 PM IST
Natural compound can cut breast cancer risk
A natural compound found in herbs such as parsley and vegetables like celery and broccoli could reduce the breast cancer risk for women who have undegone hormone replacement therapy.
Sep 11, 2015, 15:02 PM IST
