(Natural News) Essential oils are known for their use in aromatherapy and massage therapy. When inhaled or applied topically, these natural products exert beneficial effects on mental health. Essential oils can also be used as remedies for common health problems, such as headache, constipation, sinus infections and skin infections. In fact, various essential oils are well-known for their […]

(Natural News) In this review, researchers at SNDT Women’s University in India discussed the potential of various essential oils as antifungal agents against known pathogens. The article was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. Mortality due to fungal infections, especially among immunocompromised individuals, has risen in recent years. Scientists are worried about the possibility […]

(Natural News) Lemongrass is an aromatic tropical plant with long, slender blades. These blades can grow up to five feet tall in the wild, often out-competing other weeds for soil nutrients. Although sometimes seen as a weed itself, lemongrass is used for its therapeutic properties in different kinds of traditional medicine. The plant itself is native […]

(Natural News) Mosquitoes are difficult to get rid of. You can use insect repellents, but commercially available ones are filled with chemicals that are harmful for your overall well-being. You can also try using essential oils which, when diffused into your room, can deter mosquitoes. Another way to keep mosquitoes far away from you is to […]

(Natural News) Cooking with various herbs and spices produces tasty dishes that also offer many health benefits. Here are 12 healing ingredients that you need in your kitchen. Black pepper According to the Indian system of medicine called Ayurveda, black pepper’s pungency and heat can help metabolize food as you digest it in your body. Additionally, […]

(Natural News) A thriving garden is the crowning glory of any homestead. However, this incredible achievement can be marred by the presence of pests like mosquitoes. Thankfully, you can keep your home garden mosquito-free by planting natural insect-repellent plants. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) What diseases do mosquitoes spread? Mosquitoes in general only live up to a week, […]

(Natural News) Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) is a popular herb used for cooking and various medicinal purposes. In traditional medicine, this aromatic plant is known as a remedy for stomach problems, joint pain, the common cold, fever, as well as other conditions. Today, lemongrass is commonly associated with herbal teas that help heal the body, boost immunity, and promote good […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from The Federal University of Sergipe in Brazil evaluated the potential anxiolytic effect of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) aroma in healthy volunteers subjected to an anxiety-inducing situation. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The researchers recruited 40 male volunteers for their study and […]

(Natural News) One of the many side effects of taking acetaminophen drugs is liver damage. Keeping the liver healthy is essential because it plays many vital roles in the proper functioning of the whole body. To protect your liver from damage, researchers from the State University of Maringa in Brazil suggest taking lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine found that the essential oil extracted from lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) can protect the liver from damage caused by acetaminophen intake. The study explored the liver-protective effects of lemongrass essential oil. Researchers at the State University of Maringa in Brazil examined the effects of lemongrass […]