(Natural News) Time to ditch those toxic, cancer-causing chemical insecticides and use natural ones instead. Researchers continue to search for natural pesticides that won’t harm human and environmental health. In a study published in the journal Crop Protection, it was found that citrus essential oil can be used to control pests like vineyard mealybugs. Mealybugs […]

(Natural News) The jatropha (Jatropha curcas) is not limited to serving as a significant and sustainable source of biofuel. Moroccan researchers reported that the leaves of this perennial plant contain an essential oil that can kill microorganisms and scavenge free radicals. Native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America, the jatropha has spread across the world, having been transplanted […]

(Natural News) For every disease or health disorder, there is at least one natural remedy that can beat back its symptoms without causing the toxic side effects of synthetic pharmaceuticals. An article in Homeopathic covers five natural means of treating cases of gout. Gout is one of the many conditions that fall under the umbrella […]

(Natural News) Jock itch, or tinea cruris, refers to a fungal infection that affects the groin. This condition can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) ointments, but some medications may cause negative side effects. To avoid these adverse effects, consider using natural and effective home remedies for jock itch. (h/t to Homeo-Pathic.ESY.es) Natural treatments for tinea […]

(Natural News) If your feet are itchy, you may be suffering from a foot rash caused by a fungal infection. A person with a foot rash may experience symptoms such as a burning itch, oozing blisters, peeling skin, and red bumps. These symptoms may be caused by various reasons such as eczema or contact with something that you […]

(Natural News) A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that taking neem oil may help mitigate the risk of suffering from sleeping sickness. A team of researchers at the Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, conducted a series of in vitro and in vivo assays to determine the beneficial effects of […]

(Natural News) A recent study carried out by an international team of researchers has established the therapeutic potential of two trees that are common to Egypt. The research led by Mohamed Salem of Alexandria University, along with collaborators from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia and the Medical University of Lublin in Poland, evaluated the antibacterial and antifungal […]

(Natural News) The key to reducing anxiety among heart attack survivors lies in this species of flowering plant that is popular among gardeners. In a study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, researchers from Lorestan University of Medical Sciences in Khorramabad, Iran discovered that smelling geraniums helps reduce the anxiety of heart attack patients. […]

(Natural News) Cockroaches: they’re as resilient as they are undesirable. Their incredible durability has given rise to repellents that contain toxic ingredients that can harm both cockroaches and human beings and in some cases, have little to no effect on their intended targets. Fortunately, nature is more than happy to provide us with cockroach repellents that […]

(Natural News) The golden valerian (Patrinia scabiosaefolia) hails from East Asia. It is a pretty flowering plant that can be consumed as food and is used as a traditional medicinal herb. Recent research showed that the essential oil of this plant can potentially stop the growth of cancerous tumors, protect brain cells from damaging inflammation, […]