(Natural News) An entrepreneur who became famous for discrediting herbal supplements is now being called out as FRAUD. Three of the research papers authored by this scientist are now retracted, and a fourth is pending. His colleagues are claiming to have found blatant data errors, falsifications and plagiarism throughout his work. In 2013, a botanist […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Macau and the Hong Kong Baptist University compared the chemical composition and safety of astragalus whole ingredients extract with those of astragalus water extract and astragalus ultrafine powder. The results of their study were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. Water extract (WAE) and ultrafine powder (UFP) are the two […]

(Natural News) Herbal dietary supplements are making waves in the market these days. In a report published in Herbalgram, the official publication of the American Botanical Council, researchers say that retail sales in the U.S. experienced their strongest growth in 15 years. The report also revealed that in 2017, consumer spending increased by 8.5 percent […]

(Natural News) Turmeric is not only one of the most popular spices in Indian cooking; it’s also widely used in natural skin care remedies. But do you know that it works better when combined with other herbs? A new study shows that taking herbal supplements that contain turmeric may improve skin barrier function and skin […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food reported that turmeric-containing herbal supplements can be used to improve skin barrier function. In the study, the effects of turmeric-containing herbal supplements were compared with turmeric alone. A team of researchers at the University of California, Davis in Sacramento, California compared the effects of […]

(Natural News) There are many herbal supplements that you can take to boost your health. One of these is berberine. This alkaloid is naturally found in plants like the Oregon grape, barberry, goldenseal, and tree turmeric. Its medicinal use can be traced back to ancient China, where it was also used as a fabric dye due […]

(Natural News) Many people turn to sweets when they need a mood booster. Unfortunately, the repercussions that sugar has on health last for way longer than the joy that it brings. Excessive sugar intake can increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, which can damage the different organs when left untreated. Although conventional treatments for diabetes exist, […]

(Natural News) Is St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) a safe and effective natural treatment for depression? You may be asking yourself that question given the controversy that hounds this popular herb. An article in Be Brain Fit takes an in-depth look at the details regarding this medicinal plant. The plant is named after St. John the […]

(Natural News) Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) supplements are versatile herbal remedies, and the flowering plant’s various health benefits are often the topic of comprehensive medical studies. In fact, women diagnosed with different health conditions that affect the female reproductive system often use black cohosh supplements. Both alternative-health practitioners and mainstream healthcare professionals recommend the use of […]

(Natural News) These days, Korean starwort extract makes a living as a dietary supplement. But back in the day, the flowering plant served as a reliable medicinal herb in East Asia. Korean researchers drew upon this healing past when testing its effects on diabetics who suffered from diabetes-induced retinopathy. Diabetes affects many parts of the […]