Flowers that lose their initial charm often end up in the trash. This might seem normal when the petals wither, yet many of these blooms are still valuable. Scientists are exploring opportunities to ...

Its flower is used as medicine. Elderflower contains chemicals that have antioxidant effects. It also contains chemicals that might have antidiabetic effects. Elderflower might lower blood sugar ...

Many of the flowers lining store shelves for Valentine's Day have been gifted at romantic dinners. But what happens to the flowers that went unsold? "Rose flowers are still going to be rose ...

Marigold is one such edible flower, which has been widely used in folk medicine and as a natural flavoring agent and colorant. It contains crucial phytochemicals, with lutein being particularly ...

A master’s study by Benedict Ndou, a researcher and a PhD candidate at North-West University (NWU), has identified a possible way to produce medicine without relying on plants that are at risk ...

Sought after for thousands of years as a spice, a dye, and a medicine, you need over 150 flowers to make just 1 gram of saffron. And the stuff you have at home in the cupboard could well be fake.

When taken by mouth: Passion flower is likely safe for most people when used as a flavoring in foods. It's possibly safe when taken as a tea for 7 nights, or as a medicine for up to 8 weeks.