The International Herb Association has named turmeric the 2026 Herb of the Year. Turmeric is a tropical plant in the ginger family, and its underground stems are used as a spice. While a perennial in ...

Chaga mushrooms are a birch-tree fungus from cold climates that people have used for centuries, and they’re now commonly consumed as tea or supplements. Animal and test-tube studies suggest chaga ...

Researchers in Japan have been exploring the benefits of dozens of botanicals for potential effects on the health of human skin, focussing particularly on an extract of lotus germ — the embryo within ...

Chronic inflammation can last longer than needed and is linked to diseases like diabetes and cancer. However, dietary choices may influence it. Some research has found that ginger, garlic, turmeric ...

Using wormwood may help lower inflammation in Crohn's disease, but more research is needed. Wormwood has antioxidant effects that might decrease cell damage from oxidative stress. Despite popular ...

Maggie Moon, MS, RD, is a culinary school-trained dietitian and award-winning brain health nutrition specialist. She is the bestselling author of The MIND Diet: A Scientific Approach to Enhancing ...