(Natural News) Calotropis procera, also known as Apple of Sodom, Auricula tree or Dead Sea apple, is a flowering plant native to tropical Africa and some parts of Asia. Considered a medicinal plant in China, it is also cultivated in South America and on the Caribbean Islands for its fiber. Some reports suggest that the juice of […]

(Natural News) Eriobotrya japonica, commonly known as loquat, is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the rose (Rosaceae) family. It is widely cultivated in China and Japan for its edible fruit and seeds, as well as for the medicinal uses of its various parts. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), loquat, or pi pa, is used […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India assessed the hepatoprotective activity of Limnophila repens (creeping marshweed) against paracetamol. They reported their findings in a study published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. The liver plays a central role in all metabolic processes inside the body. It is responsible for metabolizing a number of xenobiotics. Because of its function, […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from India analyzed the physical and chemical properties of Eriobotrya japonica (loquat) leaves and evaluated their antioxidant and antidiabetic potential. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. E. japonica is a plant used in traditional medicine in East Asian countries, such as Japan, China, Korea, […]

(Natural News) Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are known for producing honey, one of the most useful edible natural products in the world. Honey bees also play a crucial role in maintaining the health of natural ecosystems, as they serve as pollinators that help plants reproduce. In fact, honey bees pollinate more than 100 different crops that […]

(Natural News) Ginseng is a popular herb used to improve immune function and address sexual dysfunction. It refers to the root of any species belonging to the genus Panax that is used in traditional medicine. P. ginseng, also known as Asian ginseng or Korean ginseng, is one of the most commonly used ginseng varieties. Depending on how they […]

(Natural News) Panax ginseng, commonly known as Asian ginseng or Korean ginseng, is one of the most widely used and extensively studied species of ginseng. Sometimes referred to as the “true ginseng,” Asian ginseng has been a staple herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is still used today to boost immunity, increase strength and […]

(Natural News) Ginkgo biloba, or the maidenhair tree, is considered one of the oldest living tree species in the world. It is native to China and is easily recognizable through its fan-shaped leaves. A symbol of longevity and vitality in Ancient China, the leaves, seeds, fruits and nuts of ginkgo biloba were used by traditional healers […]

(Natural News) Rhus verniciflua (now Toxicodendron vernicifluum), commonly known as the Chinese lacquer tree, has been used in traditional medicine in East Asia for centuries. In Korea, it is used to relieve abdominal pain caused by stomach disorders and to stop bleeding. Parts of the Chinese lacquer tree are also used in China and Japan as remedies for blood disorders, infectious […]

(Natural News) Yoga is an age-old mind-body practice that promotes the body’s natural ability to heal. It also helps an individual build strength, awareness and harmony. Although yoga has now gained traction as a practice for physical fitness, it was originally developed to help Brahmans, or Vedic priests, obtain enlightenment. Centuries later, it became known as a system […]