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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 6 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).

City 8 years ago

Bogor residents asked to cultivate six medicinal plants

To cultivate their love for herbal medicines, residents of Bogor, West Java, have been asked to grow medicinal plants in the yards of their homes.