For centuries herbs and spices have been used in traditional folk medicine, and recent scientific studies have proven the health benefits of some of them. This is the final column in a series on herbs ...

Social media is swooning over a trendy herbal supplement that’s been around for thousands of years. Ashwagandha, a shrub that’s native to Asia and Africa, is also known as Indian ginseng, as Withania ...

Herbs and spices are another one of Dr. Michael Greger’s daily dozen from his book “How Not to Die.” Previous columns have emphasized that fruits, vegetables and whole grains with intense color have ...

About 1 in 3 older people in the UK uses herbal preparations or dietary supplements alongside prescription medicines, raising concerns about potentially dangerous interactions. The Medicines and ...

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What Is a Functional Medicine Doctor? Functional medicine doctors use specialized training and techniques to find the root causes of chronic illnesses. They work holistically, considering the full ...

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A medical expert has cautioned that while misuse of herbal medicines can contribute to kidney damage, they are not the leading cause of kidney disease. Dr Prince Mawutor, a researcher at the Centre ...

Medical experts have expressed concern over high usage of herbal medicines by patients being treated in hospital. In a recent study at the Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi, a team of doctors found ...