While coffee may have anti-inflammatory effects, research suggests caffeine alone may increase or decrease inflammation.

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

The coca plant has been cultivated in South America for thousands of years and used for a variety of ritual, spiritual, and ...

Through genome analysis, the scientists uncovered surprising insights into yerba mate’s evolutionary history – particularly ...

Now is a good month to plant early potatoes and sow hardier veg like beetroot direct outdoors. Hardy annuals such as cornflowers and poppies can also now be sown direct outside, where they are to ...

from well-established stimulants like caffeine and methylphenidate to emerging natural compounds such as Icariin. Findings by Wang et al. reveal that Icariin, derived from the Epimedium plant, shows ...

Mitra9 says that its drinks can improve your mood and boost your energy. They contain kratom, an herbal supplement that's banned in some parts of the United States. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News ...

Kratom has stimulant properties ... “We do not consider a plant like kratom to be any more controversial than other plants found in our food supply,” they say. “Plants are complex and ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Crop rotation has been shown to ...

Any Feng Shui enthusiast with a green thumb will know that snake plant benefits are truly transformative. Snake plants are extremely attractive and valuable plants, with more benefits than you may ...

If you're one of the millions of regular coffee drinkers in the UK, you might have noticed your go-to drink has lost its caffeinated kick. But, it turns out our bodies have just adapted over time ...