(Natural News) Betel leaf (Piper betle) is a heart-shaped leaf commonly used in India, mostly for oral health care. The extracts of betel leaf have recently become widely known for their ability to inhibit microbial growth, thanks to their phytochemicals. Researchers from Taylor’s University Lakeside in Malaysia and Heriot-Watt University Dubai in the United Arab Emirates […]

(Natural News) Being diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease is akin to receiving a death sentence for most people. Barring the fact that many of these diseases are incurable, they also cause progressive degeneration and even death in brain neurons, which can’t be replaced by the body once they die or are damaged. Among these conditions, […]

(Natural News) It is estimated that around 45 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is often described as an uncomfortable condition as it causes abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. One of the many ways to treat IBS is to supplement with glutamine, an essential amino acid. Although it is produced by the […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia examined the antioxidant effect, glucose uptake activity in cell lines, and the cytotoxicity of the leaf extract of Melicope lunu-ankenda (ML) or Euodia lunuankenda, a plant native to tropical Asia. Their findings were published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. The researchers used two different cell lines: 3t3-L1 adipocytes […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Bharathidasan University in India produced silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using an aqueous extract from ripe Nothapodytes nimmoniana (Graham) Mabb. (ghanera) fruit as capping agent. Their paper, which investigated the antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities of the AgNPs, was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The researchers characterized AgNPs […]

(Natural News) Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, headaches, and fatigue – all of which affect more than 90 percent of menstruating women every month. Luckily, there are natural remedies to relieve these monthly symptoms. Recent research suggests taking spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) supplements 15 days before your period. The study found […]

(Natural News) Having high blood pressure (hypertension) is a huge risk factor for other health complications, including cardiovascular disease. A recent study suggests eating chokeberries to protect yourself from high blood pressure and reduce inflammation in your body. Previous studies have shown that chokeberries may improve cardiovascular disease risk factors. Therefore, in the new study, […]

(Natural News) Scientists from South Korea evaluated the apoptotic mechanism of Vitex rotundifolia L. fruit extract against human colorectal cancer cells. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The fruit of V. rotundifolia or beach vitex has been reported to induce apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells through the accumulation of oxygen species. The […]

(Natural News) A recent study evaluated the antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antidiabetic potential of the fruit Elaeagnus umbellata, also known as Japanese silverberry or autumn olive, which is known to be highly medicinal. The study was done by researchers from the University of Malakand in Pakistan and was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Crude […]

(Natural News) The spleen is often overlooked and is probably ranked the lowest in the hierarchy of vital organs by many people. This could be due to the fact that the spleen isn’t really necessary for survival. Unlike the heart or the lungs, the absence of a spleen from the body doesn’t automatically spell death. […]