The comfrey plant contains substances called allantoin and rosmarinic acid which promote new skin cell growth and reduce inflammation. Making comfrey salve at home is easy, inexpensive, and a great ...

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin gives advice about gardening in Florida including dollarweed, tomatoes, basketgrass, avocado trees ...

Some of the most eye-catching plant cultivars can be invasive, poisonous, or attractive to unwelcome insects. Of course, what’s bad in one garden might be OK in another. It depends on matters ...

These plants aren't just about healing ... and treat bruises. Comfrey contains allantoin, a compound that promotes cell regeneration, making it ideal for skin repair. I've found comfrey to ...

By using biotechnological techniques and treatments with high light intensity, the levels of beta-carotene in leaves can be ...

Four plants used by wild gorillas in Gabon could be promising targets for future drug research, a new study says.

Every bite an herbivore takes comes at the expense of a plant. Are plants passive victims or do they actively resist these attacks? Some plants avoid herbivory by decreasing their apparency or ...

When we talk about the microbiome, most of us think of the trillions of microorganisms that live in our bodies, supporting ...

“In addition to prebiotics, it contains nourishing squalane and soothing plant extracts like algae, mushroom, and allantoin.” What the reviewers say: “Honestly, I love this moisturize ...

Suitable for sensitive skin types, allantoin helps to calm and moisturise the skin. “There are very few studies to suggest that allantoin found in skincare products is anything other than ...

It is the chloroplasts that contain the green pigment chlorophyll which absorbs light. The plant uses this glucose to grow as well as make other useful substances, such as cellulose found in the ...

Catmint is the ideal low-maintenance perennial for any garden setting. Available in heights ranging from 8 inches to 3 feet ...