(Natural News) Cat’s whiskers, an herb traditionally used to treat gout, arthritis, and other conditions related to inflammation, has been confirmed to improve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. A team of researchers from Malaysia and Italy looked at the potential of cat’s whiskers extract to treat rheumatoid arthritis in a study published in the journal BMC […]

(Natural News) Eating more red cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var capitata rubra) can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants revealed that red cabbage possesses antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities that can help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. The study was conducted by a team of researchers […]

(Natural News) Numerous aromatic substances can help lower stress levels. According to a study published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology, inhaling the aroma of black tea is an effective stress-reliever. Data from a Japanese study has revealed that “[inhaling] the aroma of black tea may help to lower stress levels after a stressful task and […]

(Natural News) A meta-analysis published in the Journal of Nephropathology has identified various species of Iranian plants that may hold potential in diabetes treatment and disease management. A team of researchers at the Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences evaluated a number of ethnobotanical studies as part of the review. The studies listed a number of medicinal plants and […]

(Natural News) It’s said that a person in the U.S. gets Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia every minute – that means, by the time you finish this article, someone you know may have already succumbed to this epidemic. Health experts have warned that the risk of cognitive loss is as real as it is worrying: A […]

(Natural News) Coconut water vinegar, the fermented end product of coconut water, has been commonly consumed to treat diseases, such as liver disorders and inflammation. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that coconut water vinegar could potentially treat liver damage caused by paracetamol, the most commonly used pain relief drug […]

(Natural News) In past studies, the coralbush (Jatropha multifida), a medicinal plant from Myanmar (Burma), has been reported to contain antimicrobial, antimalarial, and anti-tumor activities. However, its anti-use to fight influenza had not yet been proven. Therefore, researchers at the Tokushima Bunri University, University of Toyama, and the University of Yangon evaluated the anti-influenza activity of […]

(Natural News) Chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) – a traditional herbal medicine used across Asia – can potentially be used as a natural, alternative treatment for amnesia, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers in Korea looked at the effects and mechanisms of chebulic myrobalan extract against amnesia. For the study, the […]

(Natural News) Suo Quan Wan, a traditional Chinese medicine, has been used for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms. It also has been confirmed to modulate the expression of transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) according to bladder function recovery of overactive bladder. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative […]

(Natural News) Allergic rhinitis, or a nasal allergy, is often triggered by environmental irritants like pollen or animal dander. The immune system of a person with the condition will treat these irritants as dangerous invaders and release the chemical histamine as a protective measure. Histamine causes the itching, sneezing, and swelling linked to allergies. There […]