Some teas contain herbal compounds that may pose risks, such as medication interactions or issues with blood clotting, that are important to avoid with surgery.

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Exploring the Wonders of Licorice Licorice, a time-honored medicinal herb, has been utilized in traditional practices such as ...

Herbsaint’s footprint in New Orleans' cocktail recipes is deep and distinct, but its significance traces back to a single cocktail. A drink that’s more closely associated with the city than any other: ...

Licorice extract is derived from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. It is rich in glycyrrhizin, a compound prized for ...

Lauren Manaker is an award-winning registered dietitian, book author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She has been practicing dietetics since 2004, and has worked in a wide variety of settings. She earned ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Bobby Flay always adds tarragon to his chicken salad, as its flavor gives the dish a twist. Flay loves the herb’s anise flavor, though not everyone enjoys its licorice taste. Chicken salad is a simple ...

Joe Root slammed his 41st Test century in the SCG Test vs Australia. Image: Reuters It was another memorable day for Joe Root as he struck his 41st Test century on Monday, inching closer to Sachin ...

41 - Centuries for Joe Root in Test cricket. He is now joint-third in the list of top century-makers in Tests alongside Ricky Ponting, and is only behind Sachin Tendulkar (51) and Jacques Kallis (45).

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 ...