(Natural News) Many plants, including fruits and vegetables, are known for their medicinal properties. These properties come from active compounds called metabolites that plants produce either through metabolism or to aid in that process. Plant metabolites exhibit different activities; while some are able to fight inflammation or kill microbes, others can effectively halt oxidation and delay cellular […]

(Natural News) Wild violets bear beautiful flowers, but some people think of the plant as an annoyance that can take over a well-manicured lawn. But did you know that the wild violets, also called common blue violets, can be used to make natural remedies to boost your immunity? (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com) Differentiating wild violets and African […]

(Natural News) Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a medicinal herb that belongs to the mint family. It has many health benefits, and it can be used to treat fevers or make soothing lemon balm tea. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Despite what Big Pharma would have you believe, prescription drugs have been shown to worsen the health conditions […]

(Natural News) Processed sugar is bad for the health when consumed in sugary foods or sweetened beverages. However, it can potentially save lives when applied to wounds as a disinfectant and healing ingredient. In ancient times, Egyptian healers used sugar to speed up the healing of injuries. During the Napoleonic wars, soldiers stuffed sugar into wounds […]

(Natural News) Dogs have proven time and again that they are man’s best friend. According to a unique study, there’s one more reason to love your four-legged friends: well-trained dogs can sniff out a scent associated with epileptic seizures. The study was published in the journal Scientific Reports and conducted by researchers from the University of Rennes in […]

(Natural News) Want to slim down? Drink lots of green tea. A recent animal study showed that the beverage can improve the composition of gut bacteria in mice, which helps prevent obesity and related health issues. Obesity is a pressing health concern in the United States and around the world. Obese people are more likely to develop diabetes, metabolic […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Macau and the Hong Kong Baptist University compared the chemical composition and safety of astragalus whole ingredients extract with those of astragalus water extract and astragalus ultrafine powder. The results of their study were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. Water extract (WAE) and ultrafine powder (UFP) are the two […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked at the effects of bioconverted mulberry leaf extract against diabetes in cells and animals. This study was conducted by researchers from Chungnam National University in South Korea. Bioconversion is the process of producing active ingredients from natural products using microorganisms or […]

(Natural News) Nobody wants to have halitosis or bad breath. Fortunately, there are natural treatments for this embarrassing condition, and one of them might be sitting on your plate right now. Quinoa saponins vs. halitosis bacteria About 25 percent of people around the world have bad breath, and it is commonly caused by poor oral […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from The Catholic University of Korea St. Mary’s Hospital evaluated the immunosuppressive effects of resveratrol — that is, it’s ability to decrease TH17 responses in tacrolimus-based immunosuppression. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers previously reported that tacrolimus (Tac) […]