(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz in Germany investigated the effect of two flavanoids on the mineralization of primary human osteoblasts after their encapsulation in amorphous calcium polyphosphate (Ca-polyP) microparticles. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The researchers used baicalin (baicalein […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the Central South University in China investigated the effect of a Chinese herbal formula Shaoyao Gancao decoction (SGD) and its constituent herbs on the pregnane X receptor (PXR)-mediated transcriptional regulation of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) and drug transporter multi-drug resistance protein 1 (MDR1) in vitro. The results of their study, which […]

(Natural News) Saltbush, a plant often grown to improve water efficiency in high-salinity soil, can be used as a novel therapy against various diseases, according to a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In their study, researchers from China and Pakistan looked at the efficacy of saltbush and assessed its biological activities. Plants that belong to […]

(Natural News) Cinnamon is more than a popular flavor in food and drink. It has been used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to treat various illnesses. These days, it’s also gaining interest as a weight loss booster – something that researchers from Dongguk University in South Korea investigated in their study. Their findings, which […]

(Natural News) Danish researchers reported their discovery of a new protein that plays a significant role in the production of insulin. Developing a deeper understanding of the functions of this protein could help curb the excessive release of the hormone and prevent insulin resistance. Glucose-regulated protein 94 (GRP94) is an endoplasmic reticulum chaperone that binds itself to insulin-like growth factors such […]

(Natural News) If you’re concerned about diabetes, the first thing your doctor might suggest is getting a blood sugar test. This can certainly identify problems if it comes back outside of the normal range, but there’s another test you might also want to consider no matter how you perform on a fasting glucose test: a […]

(Natural News) If you go out in the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise. That line from a favorite children’s nursery rhyme is certainly true when it comes to ticks. Those creepy little critters carry some seriously nasty diseases, including Lyme disease, and they’re most active between April and September. In other words, […]

(Natural News) Many developing countries around the world rely heavily on traditional medicine; however, this discipline also varies greatly depending on the region. In this review, researchers from the University of Ghana looked at how medicinal plants are traditionally used in communities. They focused on those living in Apra Hills Sacred Grove in southern Ghana. The […]

(Natural News) A study in the Journal of Essential Oil Research evaluated the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oils of Tetraclinis articulata, commonly known as the sandarac tree. Researchers analyzed the essential oils of fresh and dried leaves of T. articulata by GC-FID and GC-MS, identifying 62 and 54 volatile compounds representing 88 percent and 98 percent of […]

(Natural News) Regular sessions of physical exercise could keep muscles and nerves from getting further injured by the resumption of blood flow after an injury started to heal. The Virginia-based researchers who made this discovery noted that the protective effect applied to both normal wounds and injuries inflicted during surgical operations. “Ischemia reperfusion injury” is the […]