(Natural News) Diu Le Bang is the traditional Chinese name for a folk medicine derived from the Claoxylon indicum plant. This ethnomedicine was recently reported to possess great potential as a safe and effective way to treat the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis inflicts painful deformation upon the joints of its victims. It […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Algeria have set their eyes on wild clary, a plant that is native to Europe and northern Africa, to unlock its potential therapeutic effects. The paper, published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, studied the protective effect of the plant on red blood cells, its role in preventing the […]

(Natural News) Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are small lesions that can appear on your lips, cheeks, chin, or inside the nostrils. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). It is estimated that around 50 to 80 percent of American adults have oral herpes. There is no known cure […]

(Natural News) Breathe in the goodness of rosemary! Scientists are acknowledging the herb’s ability to improve cognitive ability in children. A new study presented at the British Psychology Society Annual Conference highlighted a distinct difference in working memory between children exposed to rosemary essential oil and those who weren’t. Dr. Mark Ross, the co-author of […]

(Natural News) Forget the pill, a massage is the better option for that kink in your back. A study has shown that clinical massage therapy can effectively alleviate lower back pain. According to researchers from the University of Kentucky Department of Family and Community Medicine, more than 50 percent of the participants who received massages […]

(Natural News) If your bad diet or excess weight is causing problems for your liver, consider increasing your intake of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). An article on Natural Health 365 states that the omega-3 fatty acid can help mitigate the worst effects of liver damage, up to and including full-fledged liver disease. Researchers are still working […]

(Natural News) According to a review, patients with asthma may soon find relief thanks to a form of alternative medicine called acupuncture. The paper reviewed several clinical trials and outcome studies concerning cases that used acupuncture to treat asthma. It is of note that none of the trials had a large sample size. The authors also […]

(Natural News) There is no doubt that dogs are man’s best friend. The results of a new study suggest that dogs can also be the best therapists for our traumatized soldiers. In an article on Psychology Today, researchers reported that veterans who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) enjoy better physiological and psychological […]

(Natural News) Cannabis is the last thing you might think of when looking to curb alcohol or cocaine cravings. However, a study published in Nature, suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may indeed be useful in this rather difficult endeavor. People who were previously addicted to drugs and alcohol often struggle to stay abstinent, with some days being more difficult than others. […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology found that spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves and infusion contained antibacterial activity, as well as its essential oil, which was noted to be especially potent against food-borne pathogenic bacteria associated with outbreaks. The plant genus Mentha, which comprises of 25 to 30 different species, is known […]