(Natural News) Sweet potatoes are actually a slight misnomer, as they are not really related to regular white potatoes. They don’t even belong to the same plant family. Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that belong to the morning glory family of flowering plants, while regular white potatoes are tubers that belong to the nightshade family. While […]

(Natural News) Vegetables with the carotenoid lutein, such as carrots and kale, are often consumed because they can help improve eye health. However, the results of a study have revealed that lutein is also good for the heart. Lutein: A carotenoid that can keep your heart healthy Lutein is crucial for eye health, and the carotenoid […]

(Natural News) Research published in Phytomedicine identified an orchid found in Southeast Asia to contain multiple therapeutic properties. In the study, scientists from the University of Vienna reported that Eulophia macrobulbon — a type of orchid native to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia — has antioxidant properties and can protect the body against inflammation. The study also identified the plant to be […]

(Natural News) Too much of anything is bad, even if that something is good for you. Take inflammation, for instance. It’s one of the body’s earliest defense reactions to pathogens. But too much of it requires immediate treatment, otherwise it can damage other organs. While conventional treatments are available, these aren’t without risk and can be harmful […]

(Natural News) The underlying mechanism behind the use of Sanguisorbae Radix as a medicinal herb for the treatment of various inflammatory conditions has been uncovered by researchers from the Korean Institute of Oriental Medicine. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the effects of Sanguisorbae Radix on stimulated human […]

(Natural News) The saying goes, “time heals all wounds,” but for that to happen, a person must attend to it with treatment necessary for it to heal properly. Recently, researchers from Cairo University found a powerful wound-healing medicine in the ammania waterwort (Bergia ammannioides), a plant commonly used in traditional medicine. Wound healing is a very complicated […]

(Natural News) Milk thistle is flowering plant that is often used as a herbal remedy due to its healing qualities. When used correctly, milk thistle extract can provide a number of health benefits, including promoting liver health and protecting it from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Your liver normally contains a small amount of fat. This […]

(Natural News) In traditional Asian medicines, spikenard (Nardostachys chinensis) is used as an anti-malarial, pain relief, and neurotrophic treatment. In a study published in the journal Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, spikenard was found to be a great natural anti-neuroinflammatory and neuroprotective agent, which means that it can help prevent diseases associated to neuron cell inflammation. […]

(Natural News) There’s so much more to herbs than just their culinary use — a lot of them also exhibit medicinal benefits. Navigating your way through the world of medicinal herbs can be a bit overwhelming, but if there’s one herb that you should know about then it’s tulsi, which is also known as holy […]

(Natural News) Researchers are continually looking for natural alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs, which are often linked to negative side effects. According to a study, dry resin from the gamboge (Garcinia hanburyi) tree can potentially be used to develop a safe and natural cure for cancer. The study, which was published in the Chinese Journal of […]