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A new study uses metabolic profiling to uncover ancient knowledge systems behind therapeutic and psychoactive plant use in ancient Arabia.

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A new study from Uganda's Budongo Forest draws on decades of data suggesting chimps understand the specific medicinal ...

Wild chimps are specifically seeking out plants with medicinal properties for injuries. And the chimps are not just self-medicating — they also appear to treat one another’s wounds.

The review focused on South Asia; a global investigation could reveal additional plants with memory-enhancing properties. Medicinal chemistry analyses were limited, which could enhance ...

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The plant the orangutan used to medicate is not usually eaten by the species, but it is known to humans as a pain reliever.