The allure of a bountiful backyard garden is strong for many, offering fresh produce, a connection to nature, and the satisfaction of self-sufficiency. Most of us imagine rows of tomatoes, crisp ...

Heroin, one of the world’s most notorious narcotics, has a complex history that begins with the opium poppy. For thousands of years, people used the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) for its ...

In Chittorgarh, Begu police seized a Fortuner carrying 395.37 kg of illegal opium poppy powder on Wednesday. The vehicle was ...

Two individuals, one a former militant, were arrested and 39 kg of poppy straw were confiscated in South Kashmir as part of ...

Contents Part 1. Opium in antiquity. The mysterious origins of the opium poppy ; Papyruses and poppies ; A journey around the Mediterranean. Part 2. Opium and the birth of modern medicine. Classic ...

Plants produce a wide diversity of compounds. Broadly, these are separated into primary metabolites, which are necessary for ...

A SUPERDRUG worker has revealed insider secrets on how savvy shoppers can save big without skimping on quality. From luxury ...

Poppy seed is so commonplace in Bengali cuisine – and held in such high regard – that I almost took a packet as a gift for my ...