(Natural News) According to a study, the humble ramie (Boehmeria nivea) could potentially be used as an alternative source of antioxidants and antidiabetic agents. Ramie cultivars with antioxidant properties The study, which was published in Industrial Crops and Products, revealed that ramie, commonly grown as a raw material for natural textiles, can be used as an […]

(Natural News) The world continues to reel from the growing epidemic that is diabetes. Although the disease is being controlled with the aid of chemical medications, these drugs are not without side effects, prompting researchers to look into natural yet effective alternatives. A study investigated the efficacy of Helicteres angustifolia, a plant popularly used in […]

(Natural News) Research has shown that bunny ears cactus (Opuntia microdasys), so named because of its appearance, is more than just cute. The study, which was published in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research, revealed that the bunny ears cactus plant can be used as a natural analgesic. The study was carried out by […]

(Natural News) We need not look towards Big Pharma for solutions to our ailments, but only need to get back to our roots – literally. Among the world’s oldest trees is the ginkgo biloba, one of the most ancient and most popular solutions to many medical conditions. A study from Nanjing University in China found […]

(Natural News) The Mediterranean diet is popular among dieters because it has many health benefits, such as promoting weight loss and preventing heart attacks. According to a study, the diet can also “influence the association between long-term air pollution exposure and health effects.” The study involved researchers from the New York University School of Medicine. Antioxidants […]

(Natural News) Inflammation can be a serious threat to your health. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the leaf extracts of mbola (Parinari curatellifolia) an African medicinal plant, has a potent anti-inflammatory activity that can help prevent inflammation from causing further damage to your body. Inflammation is part of your body’s […]

(Natural News) Scientists have isolated a specific protein in snake venom that induces internal bleeding. By targeting this protein with a specific antibody, researchers were able to prevent cell-to-cell adhesion which would cause hemorrhage. Researchers found that animals resistant to hemorrhage-inducing venom carried a variation of the protein which presumably protects them from death. While […]

(Natural News) You can keep your skin looking young with medicinal plants, such as night-flowering jasmine, bael, and banana flower, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.  In the study, a team of researchers from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering and SRM Institute of Science and Technology in India […]

(Natural News) Both diabetes and cigarette smoking can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease because they increase oxidative stress in the body. To protect your heart from damage caused by diabetes and smoking, take curcumin supplements. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines found that curcumin protects the heart […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that people with metabolic syndrome can ameliorate some of the condition’s complications with aid from gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre), a plant whose name literally means “sugar destroyer.” Metabolic syndrome is a serious health condition involving several metabolic disorders occurring together. These are usually obesity, […]