The Mediterranean diet has long been upheld as a healthy way to eat, promoting longevity and helping to lower the risk of various diseases. Olive oil, for example, is a staple of this diet that ...

Researchers sought to determine whether carica papaya leaf extract would improve platelet recovery in patients with chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia.

Olive leaf extract is becoming a popular supplement for boosting immunity and general health. It contains antioxidants and health-promoting substances. Studies suggest benefits for heart health, blood ...

The study of a chestnut leaf extract, rich in ursene and oleanene derivatives, shows that it that blocks Staphlococcus aureus virulence and pathogenesis without detectable resistance. Leaves of the ...

NIGERIAN researchers have identified Telfairia occidentalis, popularly known as ugu, as a potentially more effective in combating anaemia than Jatropha tanjorensis, another widely used medicinal ...

The humble mulberry leaf contains medicinally useful compounds. FemPat/Shutterstock.com Mulberry leaves have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for several millennia and its use was first ...

Pandan (Pandanus) is an aromatic plant prized for its sweet floral fragrance and versatility. Its spiky leaves grow in fan-shaped bunches and thrive in tropical climates. Certain varieties also bear ...

Bay leaves may have health benefits, including wound healing and improved memory. However, more research is needed on humans, as most existing studies are on animals or done in test tubes. Bay leaves ...