When it comes to the health benefits of olives, olive oil has traditionally taken centre stage. Olive oil is considered as one of the healthiest edible oils. Fitness freaks and gym goers would vouch ...

Olive leaves contain high levels of a type of antioxidant called oleuropein. Olives and olive oil contain this too, but at lower levels. Olive oil is synonymous with the Mediterranean diet, and the ...

Maple trees are associated with the maple syrup that they provide. Researchers have now found that the trees could provide us with more. The extract from maple leaves can actually prevent wrinkles, ...

Nettle leaf — also called stinging nettle or Urtica dioica— is a tall weed that grows all over the world. The name comes from the sting you get when you brush against the plant’s hairy stem and leaves ...

Researchers in Italy have shown that leaf extract from the common grapevine – Vitis vinifera – exhibits significant antiviral activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV ...

A study reveals that licorice leaf extract is a potent bactericide and fungicide that can be used in conventional and organic agriculture. Pesticides have proven effective in protecting crop yield ...