(Natural News) In this study, researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong evaluated the anti-tumor, bone-protective, and immunomodulatory effects of an herbal formula consisting of four herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) against metastatic breast cancer. The results of their study were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. The incidence and mortality of cancer metastasis […]

(Natural News) The human body needs vitamin A to maintain overall health. But since your body is unable to produce the vitamin on its own, you need to follow a nutritious diet full of vitamin A-rich foods to prevent deficiency. Vitamin A: An essential nutrient that boosts eye health Vitamin A offers the following benefits […]

(Natural News) Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, a class of medicinal herbs prescribed to alleviate stress and fatigue. Also called Indian ginseng, it has recently gained immense popularity as a health supplement that helps people deal with chronic stress. Adaptogens restore and promote balance. These nonspecific herbal remedies respond to the body’s needs. If the user feels nervous, adaptogens […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Macau and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences examined the antitumor effects of an aqueous extract obtained from Forsythia suspensa or lian qiao in traditional Chinese medicine. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. F. suspensa is one of the most fundamental herbs in […]

(Natural News) Stress, in small doses, can improve focus and help people become energetic and alert. Too much of it, however, can hinder productivity and performance. While stress is a natural reaction to short-lived situations that require adjustment or response, it can become dangerous when it interferes with daily life. In fact, chronic stress affects […]

(Natural News) In this study, two researchers from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences and Ehime University in Japan isolated, identified, and characterized an endophytic fungus from the stem of Quercus gilva Blume (Ichiigashi oak) and investigated its bioactivity. Their results, which highlighted the alpha-glucosidase inhibitory effect of the extracts obtained from the fungus, were published in the journal Food Science and Human […]

(Natural News) Plants from the genus Sanguisorba (burnet) have long been used for medicinal purposes. Studies have shown that they are rich sources of phytochemicals, which are not only effective against infections, but also diseases. However, a multitude of plants belonging to this genus remains unstudied, so researchers from the Northwest University in China reviewed the advances in botanical, phytochemical, […]

(Natural News) There is some truth behind the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples are superfoods, and they are good sources of antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative damage and boost the immune system. They also contain dietary fiber, which is good for digestion and the maintenance of gut microbiota. But […]

(Natural News) Ghanera (Nothapodytes nimmoniana) is a small flowering tree found in India. It bears oblong fruits which are purplish when ripe and contain only single seeds. Ghanera is known as a rich source of camptothecin (CPT), a topoisomerase inhibitor that can potentially treat ovarian and small lung cancers. Recently, researchers from Bharathidasan University in India discovered […]

(Natural News) In this article, researchers from the Northwest University in China review the advances in botanical, phytochemical, and pharmacological studies conducted on plants from the genus Sanguisorba (burnet). Their review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. According to the researchers, plants from the genus Sanguisorba have been considered as medicinal ingredients for over 2,000 […]