(Natural News) Researchers from the U.S., Hong Kong, and Vietnam evaluated the anti-HIV and cytotoxic activities of compounds isolated from several Litsea plant species. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Litsea verticillata is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat swelling caused by injury or by snakebites. L. […]

(Natural News) Herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine are known for their many therapeutic properties. They are now widely studied for their potential to treat or prevent severe, chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Macau in Macao, China looked into the anticancer activity of Forsythiae Fructus or […]

(Natural News) A recent case study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine revealed that pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) can potentially be used as a complementary antiviral therapy for managing the symptoms of Japanese encephalitis infection. The study was conducted by researchers from India. The case presented was that of a 42-year-old male patient diagnosed with a […]

(Natural News) Eucalyptus oil can be obtained from different species of eucalyptus trees, but the main source of the eucalyptus oil used around the world today is blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus). Eucalyptus oil has become popular in recent years because of its many benefits. Here are some scientifically proven uses of eucalyptus oil: Joint and […]

(Natural News) Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) could either be a toxic plant or a dietary staple, depending on where and who you ask. The brightly colored plant has been dubbed as “the vegetarian’s puffer fish,” owing to the wild edible’s poisonous properties. Researchers from India have even found that pokeweed can be used together with antivirals to […]

(Natural News) Mushrooms may be considered by some as vegetables when added to a dish, but in reality, they are not. They are fungi that have been shown to possess medicinal benefits. This is widely known and appreciated by many people, hence the considerable number of studies about mushrooms and the active compounds they contain. Researchers from Nanjing Agricultural University […]

(Natural News) Researchers from China compiled the latest information about the health benefits and underlying functional mechanisms of mushroom nutraceuticals. Their review, published in Food Science and Human Wellness, listed the important components of mushrooms and their medicinal properties. Bioactive nutraceuticals that can be found in mushrooms include proteins, polysaccharides, unsaturated fatty acids, phenolic compounds, tocopherols, ergosterols, […]

(Natural News) Honey is one of the oldest and most effective natural remedies for respiratory problems. Not only does it alleviate the pain of an inflamed throat and minimize coughing, it can also help a person recover from a serious bout of the flu virus. Every year, one out of five Americans will catch the flu at least once. The yearly recurrence […]

(Natural News) Your body will be better prepared for the onset of serious diseases if you eat reishi mushrooms. The superfood gets your immune system to release more of the specialized cells that target the pathogens responsible for cancer, human immunodeficiency, and hepatitis B, among other diseases. Multiple studies indicate that mushroom extracts can inhibit the […]

(Natural News) A study reveals that the Korean herb Cynanchum paniculatum (Bunge) Kitag or “dog-strangling vine” is an effective treatment for viral infections and diseases. The roots of the dog-strangling vine that were used in the study came from the Jaechun Yakcho market at Chungchungbuk-do in South Korea and were identified by the Department of Plant […]