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Environment 1 year ago

Sumatran orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists

Rakus appeared to treat the wound using a plant known for its pain-relieving properties and for supporting wound healing due to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and antioxidant qualities.

Society 3 years ago

Constitutional Court rejects call to legalize medicinal marijuana

The Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a judicial review of the country's narcotics law that would have paved the way for legalizing marijuana for medicinal use, a panel of nine judges ruled.

Health 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Fighting for medicine: Three mothers’ uphill struggle to legalize medical marijuana

Three mothers of children with cerebral palsy fight to legalize marijuana for healthcare purposes.

National 5 years ago

Up in smoke: Ministry to revoke marijuana’s designation as ‘medicinal plant’

Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo has committed to “eradicate drug abuse”.

SE Asia 6 years ago

Indonesian activist prepares ground for future cannabis industry

A Jakarta-based activist is campaigning to change public perception and Indonesian policy so that patients suffering from chronic disease and pain can access the potentially life-changing treatment.

Health 7 years ago

Thailand to start testing medical marijuana on patients

Marijuana has been used as a traditional herb for centuries in Thailand but was banned decades ago.

Environment 7 years ago

Medicinal herbs underdeveloped, says ministry

Medicinal herbs are non-timber forest products, which are still underdeveloped.

News 7 years ago

Yogyakarta students develop fever-relieving gel for children

Three students from Yogyakarta State University, Anissa Fitria, Fahayu Pristia and Anindya Muliawati, have developed a fever-relieving gel made from butterfly leaves (Bauhinia cariegata).