(Natural News) The genus Litsea is comprised of evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs that belong to the Lauraceae (laurel) family. It contains about 200 plant species, and some of them have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat traumatic injuries and relieve symptoms of pain. From this genus, Litsea verticillata was the first plant […]

(Natural News) Your arteries start to age the day you were born, but it does not mean that they are as old as your actual age. Your lifestyle and diet influence arterial aging. When your arteries age, plaque forms in the arterial walls. This reduces the flexibility of arteries, causing them to become stiff and […]

(Natural News) Photoaging (premature aging) is one of the many unfortunate consequences of excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays – harmful forms of electromagnetic radiation coming from the sun and other artificial sources of light. When the skin is repeatedly exposed to radiation, its normal structure gradually gets altered, resulting in the loss of moisture and […]

(Natural News) The good bacteria living in the gut of humans play essential roles in keeping their hosts safe from food allergies. A recent international study showed that gut microbiota taken from human babies and given to mice protected the recipients from developing allergy to milk. The results of the animal experiment suggested that probiotic treatments may be able to stop the development of […]

(Natural News) Gua sha is an alternative therapy used in traditional Chinese medicine to relieve muscle pain and tension. During gua sha treatment, a tool is used to scrape the skin. This action is believed to address the blockage of qi — the root cause of tension in the muscles and joints. Once the free flow of qi […]

(Natural News) Liver fibrosis is a silent condition that only causes symptoms when it progresses to cirrhosis. Fibrosis refers to the buildup of scar tissues caused by chronic inflammation or injury, while cirrhosis means irreversible scarring due to liver conditions or excessive alcohol consumption. The complications associated with liver cirrhosis are severe, hence early treatment […]

(Natural News) Plants are some of the most diverse and useful living organisms on the planet. They provide oxygen, building materials, food, shelter, and medicine. Plants are known to contain potent chemicals that can restore, support, and maintain human health. But even the microorganisms that live within these plants are beneficial to humans. A recent […]

(Natural News) Researchers from South Korea investigated the efficacy of a Cordyceps mycelium (Paecilomyces hepiali) culture extract (CBG-CS-2) in enhancing the immune system and evaluated its safety in healthy adults. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Cordyceps is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is […]

(Natural News) Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Chinese skullcap, is a flowering plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. Its roots have been used since ancient times to treat various conditions, such as inflammation, hypertension, psoriasis, and respiratory infections. S. baicalensis contains many active components, the most widely studied of which are the flavonoids baicalin and baicalein. Baicalin has been shown to […]

(Natural News) While many modern forms of medicine, such as the Western medicine, have become the norm in healthcare, traditional approaches or alternative medicines are still as effective in treating diseases as they have been for many years. In Japan, they have Kampo medicine that is rooted in ancient Chinese medicine. Yokuininto, a commercially available […]