Scientists at Purdue University and the Scripps Research Institute have identified a natural compound from a common shrub that could help fight cancer. The compound is the first found to inhibit a ...

The natural compound trans-chalcone found in licorice root prevents caries-causing biofilm formation, according to a new study in the journal Chemical Communications (May 18, 2015). Researchers at the ...

Historically, poke root has been used in herbal medicine. However, all the components of the pokeweed plant are toxic to humans if not prepared in a specific way. Poke root (Phytolacca americana) is a ...