(Natural News) Iranian researchers conducted a thorough evaluation of various studies involving the therapeutic effects of the traditional medicinal plant Nigella sativa, commonly known as black seed or black cumin. They reported that the seeds and oil of black seed show much promise as a source of natural treatment for all kinds of diseases. An annual […]

(Natural News) Chronic neck pain is a public health concern that does not have a lot of known cures. Recent studies, however, suggest that cupping massage can be effective in easing neck pain, reducing the incidence and severity of discomfort and resulting in an improved quality of life for sufferers. One study involved 50 patients […]

(Natural News) Polyphenol extracts from grapes and blueberry help reduce cognitive decline, according to a study published in The Journals of Gerontology; Biological and Medical Sciences. In the study, French and Canadian researchers examined the effects of the consumption of polyphenol grape and blueberry extract on memory. The researchers conducted an earlier study in a […]

(Natural News) You may not hear about oral cancer as much as, say, breast, lung, liver, or prostate cancer, but it isn’t any less deadly. Even today, it’s still considered a dangerous type of cancer – one that is hard to treat. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine discusses how red […]

(Natural News) Did you know that gout was so painful, Europeans used to depict it as a demon? Its real nature is, of course, less sinister but is in no way less worrisome. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked at the five-leaved carpetweed (Mollugo pentaphylla) and how its extract […]

(Natural News) Sage has had many uses throughout the years. Its most common application is in the kitchen, but numerous cultures have turned to sage to heal their ills or even assist in their rituals. But the uses don’t stop there. According to a study published in CyTA – Journal of Food, sage can also […]

(Natural News) Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) belongs to the parsley family. The flowering plant is cultivated for its aromatic fruits, also known as “cumin seed.” Cumin has seeds that are dried and used whole, in powdered form, or as a source of essential oil. The health benefits and uses of cumin Cumin seed is full of […]

(Natural News) Ulcerative colitis (UC) has severe consequences, particularly in children. According to a study published in Chinese Herbal Medicines, the nutrients in licorice, known as an ingredient in many sweet treats, can provide relief from UC. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the bowels. It causes long-lasting ulcers along the surface of […]

(Natural News) Although countries have taken leaps in terms of preventing the occurrence of malaria, many, a lot of whom are children, continue to die from the disease. The gum arabic tree (Acacia nilotica) grows in tropical and subtropical areas – the very same regions where malaria is very common – and is noted for […]

(Natural News) The golden valerian (Patrinia scabiosaefolia) hails from East Asia. It is a pretty flowering plant that can be consumed as food and is used as a traditional medicinal herb. Recent research showed that the essential oil of this plant can potentially stop the growth of cancerous tumors, protect brain cells from damaging inflammation, […]