(Natural News) The colorful hyacinths grown in many gardens contain compounds that could naturally treat degenerative eye diseases. These beneficial substances may one day provide a means of preventing the onset of blindness caused by eye diseases. Several conditions could lead to blindness. For pre-term babies, it is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). One out of every five premature babies has this disease, and in […]

(Natural News) Elderberries are an age-old remedy for various ailments. These naturally sweet berries rank among the most commonly used medicinal plants in the world. They are often taken in the form of juices, syrups, tinctures, lozenges, or teas. If you want to try a tasty, health-promoting beverage, elderberry tea is packed with antioxidants and […]

(Natural News) Eating fresh food is the key to keeping your heart healthy. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., and every year, heart disease causes one in four deaths. Cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack, stroke, or […]

(Natural News) People have been sipping tea since time immemorial. Although the exact origin of this popular drink can no longer be traced, history credits the Chinese for brewing the first ever pot and for discovering its medicinal value. Today, the habit — or trend — of drinking tea is widespread, even in the West. […]

(Natural News) Nordic people are the happiest people on the planet. They consistently take the top spots in global rankings when it comes to happiness and life satisfaction. And in case you’re wondering, the term Nordic refers to anything that belongs to Norway, Iceland, Finland, Denmark, or Sweden. These Northern European countries are known not only for […]

(Natural News) Our overall health relies heavily on the foods that we eat. In a multi-university study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from South Korea revealed that hesperetin, a compound present in citrus fruits, can prevent seizures caused by temporal lobe epilepsy. Understanding temporal lobe epilepsy Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes […]

(Natural News) Pinus massoniana or Masson’s pine is a tree found in China and Taiwan. The different parts of this tree are used in traditional Chinese medicine to make remedies for various ailments, such as those that the skin and respiratory system. In a review published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Tongji University School of Medicine in China […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Macau and the Hong Kong Baptist University compiled comprehensive and up-to-date information on the phytochemistry and pharmacology of Carthamus tinctorius, also known as safflower. Their review appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Safflower is a multifunctional cash crop. Its flowers and seeds are used extensively in folk medicine in China, […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture offers an alternative approach to improving the quality of life of menopausal women. A Danish study found that a brief course of the traditional Chinese medicinal treatment could reduce some of the symptoms of menopause. Current treatment methods for menopausal symptoms include hormonal replacement therapy and non-hormonal approaches. Both types produce adverse side […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the U.S., Hong Kong, and Vietnam evaluated the anti-HIV and cytotoxic activities of compounds isolated from several Litsea plant species. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Litsea verticillata is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat swelling caused by injury or by snakebites. L. […]