(Natural News) The colorful hyacinths grown in many gardens contain compounds that could naturally treat degenerative eye diseases. These beneficial substances may one day provide a means of preventing the onset of blindness caused by eye diseases. Several conditions could lead to blindness. For pre-term babies, it is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). One out of every five premature babies has this disease, and in […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in India published a review about the nutritional and health benefits of finger millet in the journal of Food Science and Human Wellness. They also took note of the different varieties of millet and its abundance in the world. Investigations were done about […]

(Natural News) Our overall health relies heavily on the foods that we eat. In a multi-university study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from South Korea revealed that hesperetin, a compound present in citrus fruits, can prevent seizures caused by temporal lobe epilepsy. Understanding temporal lobe epilepsy Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes […]

(Natural News) Pinus massoniana or Masson’s pine is a tree found in China and Taiwan. The different parts of this tree are used in traditional Chinese medicine to make remedies for various ailments, such as those that the skin and respiratory system. In a review published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Tongji University School of Medicine in China […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Macau and the Hong Kong Baptist University compiled comprehensive and up-to-date information on the phytochemistry and pharmacology of Carthamus tinctorius, also known as safflower. Their review appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Safflower is a multifunctional cash crop. Its flowers and seeds are used extensively in folk medicine in China, […]

(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) Onions are a staple ingredient in the kitchen. These superfoods belong to the Allium family of flowering plants, and are cousin to another kitchen staple – garlic. Onions are rich in powerful sulfur-containing compounds responsible for their pungent smell, as well as their health benefits. Whether it’s white, yellow, red or purple, and green […]

(Natural News) Many people suffering from depression rely on their prescribed antidepressant drugs, which have been proven to cause adverse effects and are only making them more sick than ever. If you’re looking for an effective treatment for depressive symptoms without the frightening side effects, look no further than these five natural antidepressants. Cognitive Behavioral […]

(Natural News) Garlic and onions are commonly used to flavor food – but they offer far more benefits than that. A recent study suggests that garlic, onions, and other Allium vegetables – leeks, chives, shallots – may prevent colorectal cancer. Bioactive compounds in Allium vegetables were previously reported to prevent breast cancer and prostate cancer. […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Hong Kong Baptist University have found that scalp acupuncture can be used as a therapy for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Their findings were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. In the study, researchers noted that incidences of ASD have been increasing recently. To note, while acupuncture is the most widely used therapy in […]