(Natural News) One of the many side effects of taking acetaminophen drugs is liver damage. Keeping the liver healthy is essential because it plays many vital roles in the proper functioning of the whole body. To protect your liver from damage, researchers from the State University of Maringa in Brazil suggest taking lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential […]

(Natural News) It is fairly easy for even the healthiest of dogs to develop an ear infection. Since man’s best friend doesn’t know how to treat its illnesses, its master should know what an ear infection looks like – and how to treat the condition. There is a good reason as to why parents have […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine found that the essential oil extracted from lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) can protect the liver from damage caused by acetaminophen intake. The study explored the liver-protective effects of lemongrass essential oil. Researchers at the State University of Maringa in Brazil examined the effects of lemongrass […]

(Natural News) A review focused on the recent advances in the in vitro application of essential oils in systems and in reducing fungal spoilage in bread. The paper was written by researchers from Ghent University in Belgium and it was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. Several studies have been done demonstrating the potential of essential oils as antifungal food […]

(Natural News) In this paper, researchers from the Council of Scientific Research-North East Institute of Science and Technology in India investigated the highly valued medicinal plant Kaempferia galanga, also known as aromatic ginger or galangal. Their review, which was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, presented up-to-date information regarding the chemical composition and biological activity […]

(Natural News) Plants have proven their medicinal properties time and again. Studies have shown that the most potent antibacterial substances available come in the form of plant essential oils. Researchers from India evaluated the essential oil of Inula cappa (sheep’s ear) for its antibacterial properties. The study, which appeared in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, is […]

(Natural News) Essential oils are commonly used today for aromatherapy. It is a form of alternative medicine that is used to treat mild ailments and improve a person’s emotional well-being. Aside from being aromatic, essential oils also contain compounds that possess antimicrobial properties. One such example is carvacrol, a volatile chemical that can be found in […]

(Natural News) One of the signs of food spoilage is the presence of molds, also known as mycotoxins, which are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi. In addition, microorganisms like bacteria and fungi flourish on the food and cause spoilage. Because many food products are perishable by nature, they require protection to prevent contamination and […]

(Natural News) Due to its nature, psoriasis cannot be truly cured. But its symptoms can be managed so that the skin condition causes little or no trouble for the patient. And there are many natural remedies for psoriasis that can be whipped up and applied in the convenient comfort of one’s home. Scalp psoriasis, in particular, is a form of psoriasis that […]

(Natural News) Essential oils aren’t just used for aromatherapy. In fact, myrrh essential oil, which is often used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, has many science-backed health benefits. What is myrrh? Myrrh is the reddish-brown dried sap from Commiphora myrrha, a thorny tree that is also known as C. molmol. The essential oil is extracted using […]