(Natural News) The prevalent and improper use of antibiotics and antifungal medications has led to the development of drug-resistant microorganisms. This is a matter of grave importance because these pathogens can cause infections that don’t just last longer than usual but also have a higher risk of causing disability or death. Since commonly-used antimicrobials are not effective against drug-resistant […]

(Natural News) Cancer is a highly dreaded disease. A huge portion of the fear that goes with this disease can be attributed to the different side effects associated with – ironically – its treatment. Worse still, conventional cancer treatments have very low success rates so they may be doing more harm than good. Chemotherapy, which is a common cancer […]

(Natural News) Many people are quick to dismiss the benefits of folk medicine – with some even going as far as saying it is inferior to modern conventional medicine. However, many treatments in folk medicine have been proven by studies to be effective, despite the opinions of the peanut gallery. A study in BMC Complementary and […]

(Natural News) Cancer is still a global cause for concern, despite developments in conventional treatments like chemotherapy. The World Health Organization estimates that the disease will cause more than 9.6 million deaths this year. Given that conventional medications aren’t working out, many healthcare professionals are now looking at medicinal plants to reduce the burden of cancer […]

(Natural News) Bugi-bugi (Alchornea cordifolia), a plant widely used in traditional medicine in Africa, could be used to treat E. coli, according to a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In their paper, researchers from the University of Dschang in Cameroon looked at the antimicrobial properties of bugi-bugi extract against E. coli using both laboratory tests […]

(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) The small nettle (Urtica urens) is a close relative of the beneficial albeit painful stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) since both belong to the genus Urtica. Members of this genus have great antioxidant potential. However, this property has not been observed in small nettle until fairly recently. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia […]

(Natural News) Garlic has a distinctive pungent odor. This can be off-putting for some people, while others are drawn to garlic’s aroma, especially when it’s used to make savory dishes. But did you know that eating garlic raw offers certain health benefits? The medicinal properties of garlic Practitioners of folk medicine believe that chewing raw […]

(Natural News) A study by researchers from the University of Sao Paulo and Paulista University in Brazil revealed Annona hypoglauca, commonly known as beriba in the Brazilian Amazon region, contains bioactive compounds with potent anticancer and antimicrobial activity. Their findings, which were published in The Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy, were based on the results of various in vitro […]

(Natural News) Bees are one of the greatest gifts to mankind. They don’t just play a crucial role in pollination, they also produce various nutrient-rich substances such as honey and the lesser known bee propolis. The latter, which is also called bee glue, results from the metabolism of a resin secreted by trees. This process produces a […]