(Natural News) Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) is rich in phytochemicals that are responsible for various biological activities. However, not all tansy essential oils are created equal. Extracts derived from plants in different regions have variations in their phytochemical content. Because of this, it is possible that the different pharmacological uses of tansy essential oil can’t be observed in all […]

(Natural News) The medicinal mushroom called Grifola gargal — better known as gargal — has been used to naturally prevent and treat chronic inflammatory diseases. Now, research has found that it is also an effective remedy for allergic diseases, such as allergic bronchial asthma. The study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, looked at the effect of […]

(Natural News) Hypertension is a common and critical health concern, especially for older people. An article in Homeopathic covered some of the best ways of naturally treating high blood pressure according to homeopathy. This system of alternative medicine subscribes to the adage of “similia similibus curentur” (like cures like). Homeopathy prescribes controlled quantities of a […]

(Natural News) Long denounced as “snake oil” woo by the medical establishment, placebo medicine hasn’t exactly been taken seriously in the West, despite plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest that many patients over the years have benefited from it. But this status quo position with regards to the role of placebo in modern medicine appears […]

(Natural News) Thanks to the to advent of modern medicine, many medicinal herbs and spices have been relegated to the back of kitchen cabinets and pantries. The truth is that herbs and spices hold far more healing power than the average pharmaceutical; whether it’s warding off the common cold, or battling blood sugar levels, natural […]

(Natural News) Earlier studies have shown that holly (Ilex) plants contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and protect the brain and liver. In a study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, researchers found that the Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta) can also protect the heart. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from Soochow […]

(Natural News) It might have been eliminated as a public health problem in the U.S., but malaria continues to plague other parts of the world. In Ethiopia, the infectious disease is traditionally treated using the Kleinia abyssinica herb. Local researchers have reported that the root of this African medicinal plant contains natural substances that suppress […]

(Natural News) Medicinal plants can be found in the unlikely places — sometimes, even in your own backyard. In a study published in Herbal Medicine: Open Access, researchers from India found that the cylindrical snake plant (Sansevieria cylindrica), a succulent found in most gardens and homes as an ornamental plant, contains various phytochemicals that could be used […]

(Natural News) Menorrhagia, a condition better known as heavy menstrual bleeding, is a very common condition in women. It’s also one of the main reasons for impaired quality of life and iron-deficiency anemia in women — making the need for treatment a priority. One natural way to treat the condition is to supplement it with shepherd’s […]

(Natural News) Vitamin C has been reported to prevent and treat infection, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Another study has shown that it can also prevent gout. Gout is one of the most common types of arthritis that causes severe pain, swelling, and stiffness in a joint, typically affecting the joint in the big toe. […]