(Natural News) Researchers found that two plants used in Nigerian ethnomedicine have stronger cytotoxic activity than cyclophosphamide, a drug used in chemotherapy. The study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine initially looked at 31 plants before it singled out Macaranga barteri and Calliandra portoricensis for their anti-cancer effects. The researchers used two […]

(Natural News) The broken bones plant (Oroxylum indicum L.), commonly located in tropical Asian countries like Thailand, has long been used in treating obesity. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the effects of broken bones plant extract on the adipogenic and biomolecular change in 3T3-L1 adipocytes were evaluated. Initial studies evaluated the chemical components […]

(Natural News) The leaves of the elya plant (Elatostema papillosum) have been found to prevent neurocognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the antioxidant and anticholinesterase properties of the leaves of the elya plant were assessed to correlate it to the treatment of Alzheimer’s […]

(Natural News) Probiotics are increasingly becoming well-known for their health benefits. Common sources of probiotics include yogurt and kimchi, but one study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, provided evidence on the probiotic properties of brewer’s yeast, an essential ingredient to making beer and bread. Researchers at Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial […]

(Natural News) Health freedom attorney Diane Miller recently appeared on the Robert Scott Bell Show to discuss the war against homeopathy, and her opinion about the FDA’s new draft guidance for homeopathic products is well worth a listen. Miller pushed forward a “safe harbor” law for natural health providers in Minnesota and has spent 30 […]

(Natural News) Hypertension is a dangerous condition that leads to a wide variety of complications. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into the diuretic and antioxidant properties of Vepris heterophylla, a plant native to Africa, and its potential role as a natural treatment for high blood pressure. Despite the […]

(Natural News) Henna is traditionally used as a brown or dark-red hair dye or as a tattoo ink. However, the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis) from which the dye is derived can also be good for the health. In fact, it can prevent liver damage, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and […]

(Natural News) Shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) has been found to be an effective treatment for typhoid fever caused by Salmonella, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers at the University of Dschang, University of Ngaoundéré, and University of Yaoundé 1 in Cameroon looked at the effects of shea butter […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found that the wild marigold, a plant native to South America, contains antioxidant and antibacterial properties that can be used to improve stomach and gut health without side effects. In their study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, scientists at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa looked at wild marigold’s ability to […]

(Natural News) Two individual medicinal plants with gastroprotective properties were shown to work even better when taken together. Malaysian researchers reported that a combination of Malabar melastome (Melastoma malabathricum) and the Jamaican cherry (Muntingia calabura) was able to protect the stomach from gastric ulcers better and safer than anti-ulcer medications. Gastric ulcers are a common form of peptic […]