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I've understood the general guidance to reduce oxalate-containing foods in some contexts, but is this oxalate overload really a thing?

An interesting mint family herb. It's constituent forskolin is thought to be responsible for the majority of its benefits. Also known as Makandi. https://examine.com/supplements/coleus-forskohlii/research/

Flavonoid and Antioxidant Capacity of Propolis Prediction Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5539627/

There is discussion in another thread that asks if there is any evidence supporting homeopathy. I figured then we should have a thread that discusses research both for or against homeopathy. I will start: Evidence for Homeopathy in the NHS...

Another anti diabetic plant that interests me. Gymnema sylvestre: A Memoir https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2170951/

I have always wanted to try this cactus. It seems really interesting. They seem to be looking at it for its hypoglycaemic abilities. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/opuntia-streptacantha

I was reading about lignans in the context of the herb mandrake but found this more general article that I found interesting. Lignans and Their Derivatives from Plants as Antivirals https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6982783/

I know mandrake isn't really used much because of its toxicity but it's still a fascinating herb with a fascinating history. Myths and mandrakes https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC539425/

I am surprised with the 100s of herbs listed here there wasn't a thread for garlic. The reason I wanted to hop on a thread about garlic is that I often see garlic toted for lowering cholesterol. I've seen mixed research on this. Sometimes a benefit (small) and sometimes not. But what really...