![Orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists Orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714706197_OrangUtanSumatra.jpg)
Orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists
The researchers said the orangutan's wound self-treatment did not appear to be happenstance.
Fri May 03 2024
![WHO says more contaminated medicinal syrups found in new regions WHO says more contaminated medicinal syrups found in new regions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679546117_CoughSyrup.jpg)
WHO says more contaminated medicinal syrups found in new regions
The liquids containing active ingredients to treat various conditions, contained unacceptable levels of the contaminant ethylene glycol.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![Saffron's medicinal marvels Saffron's medicinal marvels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61685098547_Saffron.jpg)
Saffron's medicinal marvels
Throughout history, saffron has been revered in traditional medicine for its ability to treat a wide range of ailments.
Sat May 27 2023
![Indonesia finds some medicines with ingredients linked to fatal child kidney injury Indonesia finds some medicines with ingredients linked to fatal child kidney injury](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666258138_MEDICINE.jpg)
Indonesia finds some medicines with ingredients linked to fatal child kidney injury
Some medicinal syrups available in Indonesia contained ingredients linked to fatal acute kidney injury in children.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![Hazardous cosmetic, medicinal products will be recalled within 24 hours - Dr Noor Azmi Hazardous cosmetic, medicinal products will be recalled within 24 hours - Dr Noor Azmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41648533381_NoorAzmiGhazali.jpg)
Hazardous cosmetic, medicinal products will be recalled within 24 hours - Dr Noor Azmi
Dr Noor Azmi said products that do not meet the set quality standards need to be withdrawn from the market within 72 hours.
Mon Jul 25 2022
![Indonesian court rejects call to legalise medicinal marijuana Indonesian court rejects call to legalise medicinal marijuana](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658303351_INDONESIA.jpg)
Indonesian court rejects call to legalise medicinal marijuana
The judges urged the government to "immediately" conduct research on the therapeutic usage of narcotics.
Wed Jul 20 2022
![Proposal paper on export of ketum leaves completed - Kedah MB Proposal paper on export of ketum leaves completed - Kedah MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652870314_MuhammadSanusiMdN.jpg)
Proposal paper on export of ketum leaves completed - Kedah MB
The Kedah BPEN has completed the proposal paper to export ketum leaves for medicinal purposes to Thailand and fine-tuning it before tabling it to the State Exco.
Wed May 18 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Is it high time to legalise medical marijuana in Malaysia? [COLUMNIST] Is it high time to legalise medical marijuana in Malaysia?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41606964287_MedicalCannabis.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Is it high time to legalise medical marijuana in Malaysia?
The decriminalisation of medicinal cannabis would enable Malaysia to tap into a USD20.73 billion global market.
Fri Apr 08 2022
![Legalised cannabis: A rarity around the world Legalised cannabis: A rarity around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637909088_CANNABIS.jpg)
Legalised cannabis: A rarity around the world
Just a handful of countries have gone as far as to make it fully legal, including for medicinal purposes.
Fri Nov 26 2021
!['Silver lining': Albania medicinal herbs bloom in pandemic 'Silver lining': Albania medicinal herbs bloom in pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625885033_ALBANIA.jpg)
'Silver lining': Albania medicinal herbs bloom in pandemic
For the past few years, Albania has been one of Europe's top producers of medicinal herbs, mostly wild plants harvested in the foothills.
Sat Jul 10 2021
![Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61625329826_ROSES.jpg)
Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus
A partly European Union-funded project aims to promote tourism with the lure of their aromatic and medicinal plants.
Sun Jul 04 2021
![Aloe vera offers a natural moisturizing solution Aloe vera offers a natural moisturizing solution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599039427_ALOEVERA.jpg)
Aloe vera offers a natural moisturizing solution
Given its high water content, aloe vera gel is renowned as a moisturizer.
Wed Sep 02 2020
![Indonesia jails man who grew marijuana to treat cancer-stricken wife Indonesia jails man who grew marijuana to treat cancer-stricken wife](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/41501661854_Marijuana.jpg)
Indonesia jails man who grew marijuana to treat cancer-stricken wife
The court had found that Arie did not have a permit to use marijuana and had supplied it to another person, although he said the judge accepted that he was not a user or a dealer.
Wed Aug 02 2017
![Fatwa states non-halal substance in diphtheria vaccination acceptable if medicinal Fatwa states non-halal substance in diphtheria vaccination acceptable if medicinal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61466817455_Vaccine.jpg)
Fatwa states non-halal substance in diphtheria vaccination acceptable if medicinal
Because the vaccine contains a porcine-derived component, some Muslim parents are reluctant to give it to their children.
Sat Jun 25 2016
![Dalai Lama backs medical marijuana in Mexico Dalai Lama backs medical marijuana in Mexico](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/41371104362_295x200.jpg)
Dalai Lama backs medical marijuana in Mexico
The Dalai Lama weighed in on Mexico's marijuana legalization debate on Tuesday, telling an audience that he backs the drug's use for medicinal purposes.
Wed Oct 16 2013