(Natural News) Researchers at Teikyo University in Japan investigated the effects of Damask rose (Rosa damascena) water on the growth of Candida albicans and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and on the function of neutrophils, which are key regulators of inflammatory reactions. They reported their findings in an article published in Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. Hydrosol prepared from the flowers […]

(Natural News) Ziziphus lotus, known by its common name jujube, is a shrub from the buckthorn (Rhamnaceae) family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but can also be found in the Moroccan Sahara and in Somalia. A close relative of the Chinese date (Z. jujuba) — an herb used in Traditional Chinese medicine — […]

(Natural News) Merchants in early civilizations traded a host of prized possessions. Many of them include spices, treasured not only for their culinary uses but also for their medicinal properties. One such spice is cumin, which is made from the dried seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant of the parsley family. Various cultures around the world use cumin seeds and powder as both a […]

(Natural News) Plants in the genus Etlingera belong to the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family and are native to the Indo-Pacific region. They have long been used as traditional medicines by indigenous communities and are also known for their culinary applications. Studies suggest that Etlingera plants are rich in biologically active volatile components that contribute to their medicinal […]

(Natural News) According to studies, up to 80 percent of people in developing countries use complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs). In fact, CAMs are the most widespread sources of medicine worldwide. When it comes to treating bacterial and fungal skin infections, essential oils are the CAMs of choice. Known for their potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the University of Dschang in Cameroon evaluated the chemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial activity of essential oils from four spices native to Cameroon. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Using hydrodistillation, the researchers extracted essential oils from the seeds of four Cameroonian spices, […]

(Natural News) Many people use over-the-counter (OTC) antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, but these medications often cause adverse effects. Fortunately, Nature provides powerful remedies that are just as effective as modern medicines but don’t come with unwanted side effects. Here are 10 natural antibiotics you can find in your own kitchen or grow in your home garden. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) Oregano oil Packed […]

(Natural News) Protozoan (single-celled) parasites from the genus Plasmodium are known to cause malaria, one of the most widely known infectious diseases on the planet. Malaria is transmitted from one person to another through the bite of infective female Anopheles mosquitoes, whose guts serve as breeding grounds for Plasmodium parasites. Inside the human body, these parasites grow and […]

(Natural News) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to be a global health threat. As microbial pathogens develop new resistance mechanisms, common infectious diseases become difficult to treat. As a consequence, they also become more dangerous. For instance, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that in 2014, nearly half-a-million people died from tuberculosis, which was caused by a […]

(Natural News) To prevent the arrival of the coronavirus into Hong Kong, the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has begun trialing several new innovative technologies. Airport authorities have enlisted the help of autonomous cleaning robots, a full-body disinfection facility and an antimicrobial coating to help them keep Hong Kong safe from the coronavirus being brought in […]