(Natural News) The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA), and it affects millions of Americans yearly. More often, people who are middle-aged and older are the ones suffering from it. Fortunately, a recent study showed that there are simple, natural ways to address this condition. Researchers from the University of Surrey found that one gram of […]

(Natural News) A local tree has captured the interest of Ethiopian researchers for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities. They reported that the leaves of the cabbage tree (Moringa stenopetala) could relieve disease-induced inflammation and pain without causing adverse side effects attributed to pharmaceutical drugs. Both inflammation and pain can cause severe problems if left untreated. Acute, chronic, […]

(Natural News) The future of burn treatment may be in flaxseed oil, according to a study made by researchers from the Université des Frères Mentouri Constantine 1 in Algeria. The paper, titled “Evaluation of crude flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) oil in burn wound healing in New Zealand rabbits,” looked at the properties of the plant-based oil in treating […]

(Natural News) Here’s another great reason to add taheebo to your morning cuppa: A South Korean study showed that a water-based extract derived from the traditional herbal medicine could alleviate the clinical symptoms of colitis, an increasingly common inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBDs stem from immune problems in the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis is one […]

(Natural News) Cat’s whiskers, an herb traditionally used to treat gout, arthritis, and other conditions related to inflammation, has been confirmed to improve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. A team of researchers from Malaysia and Italy looked at the potential of cat’s whiskers extract to treat rheumatoid arthritis in a study published in the journal BMC […]

(Natural News) The old folk wisdom “an apple day keeps the doctor away” just got an upgrade, thanks to the work of Italian researchers. Only now, it’s cucumbers instead of apples, and heart doctors instead of regular ones. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they showed that the cucumber (Cucumis sativus) can […]

(Natural News) Turmeric is known for its vibrant color and distinct flavor. The spice has been used in a variety of cuisines and natural medicines for centuries. In fact, turmeric has been used medicinally for roughly 4,500 years. It is no surprise that this ancient herb still reigns supreme today. Even in a world awash […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil looked at the anti-inflammatory properties and bioactive compounds of the aqueous extract of the fruits of mangabeira (Hancornia speciosa Gomes). In their study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they suggested that mangabeira could be used to […]

(Natural News) An Italian study investigated the anti-inflammatory properties of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) on vascular endothelial cells that line the inner side of blood vessels. It concluded that cucumber-derived extracts could protect the endothelium’s vulnerable cells against the inflammation caused by lipopolysaccharides. The study was supported by the University of Bologna. Its findings were published […]

(Natural News) Extracts from the pepper fruit tree (Dennettia tripetala) have been found to have antifungal, insecticidal, and anti-inflammatory properties. In a study that was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers investigated the potential of essential oils from the plant’s unripe (UFO) and ripe (RFO) fruit as an antibacterial and antioxidant […]