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Native to South Africa, the remarkable properties of the Kanna plant — or Sceletium tortuosum — have fascinated human populations for centuries. Although this African herb has remained relatively unknown...

In the 18th century, the physician, writer, and educator Dr. Benjamin Rush stated: “20 to 30 articles [drugs], aided by the common resources of the lancet, a garden, a kitchen,...

While doctors and health professionals are trained for dealing with illness and injury, there are several common complaints that are easy to deal with at home using holistic remedies like...

No one wants to live with pain, and particularly pain that goes on and on for weeks, months, and even years. Sometimes pain begins with a traumatic accident or surgery....

For centuries, humans have relied on various incarnations of medicine to alleviate health problems and chronic conditions. From folk medicine to holistic living and homeopathy, changing trends in medicinal theory...

Throughout history, humans have used various plants to moderate their mood and behaviors. Before aspirin, human populations used salicylic acid found in the leaves of the willow tree to treat...