(Natural News) Painkillers are some of the most common medications that people take. This is because most health problems are associated with either acute or chronic pain. However, prolonged use of these drugs actually has adverse effects on a person’s health. Because of these repercussions, people are now going back to the safer choice, medicinal plants. […]

(Natural News) For the longest time, Rhus punjabensis was already used in traditional Chinese medicine practices. However, no previous studies have been done to determine why it can be used for such purposes. A group of researchers from Quaid-i-Azam University in Pakistan was the first to show that R. punjabensis contains different bioactive compounds that contribute […]

(Natural News) People have thought that antibiotics could make bacterial infections a thing of the past. These days, however, the drugs are far from being the silver bullet against bacterial infection; in fact, antibiotics have given rise to an even bigger problem. In particular, bacteria that have survived antibiotic treatment have started to develop a […]

(Natural News) Ever since humans discovered the true nature of diseases – that they are not caused by wayward spirits or imbalanced humors – the demand for new treatments that offer protection from infection and cellular damage has been on the rise. According to a study that was published in the journal BMC Complementary and […]

(Natural News) One of the most worrisome health problems in the modern world is the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. Most people believed that with the development of antibiotics, bacterial infections would be a thing of the past. However, they didn’t account that the same drugs would be responsible for the resistant bacterial strains that plague […]

(Natural News) With the emergence of microbial species resistant to antimicrobial drugs, the search for alternative sources of antibacterial and antifungal compounds has become a top priority. Researchers from Quad-i-Azam University proposed that the leaves of Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana (Decne) Rehder are potential sources for potent antibacterial and antifungal agents that the world needs. Infectious diseases, which are […]

(Natural News) A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that the parasol tree (Polyscias fulva) possesses strong antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. This makes the tree a potential agent in treating various diseases. Diseases, for the most part, are a constant problem in any part of the world. As it happens, many of the diseases that […]

(Natural News) The date palm is well-known because of its fruit, mainly. The sweet, edible fruit is a staple in Middle Eastern dishes and even beyond. If the results of a recently published study are any indication, the tree may soon be recognized for its possible health benefits. In the paper Studies on chemical composition and […]

(Natural News) Many plants have great potential in treating infectious diseases, especially drug-resistant ones. One of these plants is peppermint (Mentha piperita). Researchers from Najran University in Saudi Arabia have found that peppermint has potent antibacterial activity, making it a great potential antibacterial agent against many multi-drug resistant pathogens. In the study, which was published […]

(Natural News) The use of medicinal plants to treat skin conditions is a common practice in many cultures. Plant medicines have been proven to be effective skin treatments when applied topically, thanks to their potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. However, the precise mechanism of cure is not always understood. One plant in particular became the […]