Eucalyptus leaves may have therapeutic benefits, from reducing discomfort to freshening breath. You can drink eucalyptus tea but avoid eucalyptus oil as it can be harmful even in small amounts.

During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree's growth are manufactured. This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous ...

This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade.

Burning bay leaves is a traditional practice that some believe offers health benefits. But there’s little evidence to support these claims. Plus, doctors do not recommend burning and inhaling ...

The beauty of fall lies in the variety of shades – you’ll find crimson, golden-yellow and purplish-red leaves in many parts of the U.S. This color palette is also associated with other autumn ...

Ready-washed salad leaves are convenient but deteriorate quickly and sometimes are rinsed with chemical mixtures to prolong their shelf life. Look instead for those that have been washed only in ...

Northern Indiana leaves will shift colors first, followed by the rest of the state. By the end of October, leaves are expected to be past peak in most of Indiana. Fall foliage guide:Where to see ...

Dried flowers are absolutely the way to go in the autumn. These burgundy dried leaves will bring some of the great outdoors into your home – and you won’t even need to water them. Getting cosy ...

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, leaves can change their color from as early as mid-September all the way through early November. "Typically, the second and third week of October are the ...

Rescuers in Myanmar reported finding bodies swept away by the powerful storm, which left a trail of destruction there and in neighboring countries. By John Yoon Rescuers in Myanmar said on Friday ...