(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Germany investigated the safety of Helleborus niger aqueous fermented extract (HNE) and its therapeutic potential against various cancer cell lines. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The therapeutic applications of H. niger is manifold due to its phytochemical composition. However, the two active […]

(Natural News) In this article, researchers from the University of Macau summarized and explored the effects of bioactive components of danshen on the major characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease in preclinical studies. Their review appeared in the journal Chinese Medicine. Alzheimer’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive impairment. It is difficult to […]

(Natural News) What happens when sex results in sexually transmitted disease (STD) or urinary tract infection (UTI)? Usually you would go see your healthcare provider immediately. But after SHTF, who can you to turn to when that kind of access to health services disappears? If you plan on hunkering down with a community after society collapses, sexual […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Zhejiang University identified which active ingredients in the herbal formula Zhi-Shi-Zhi-Zi-Chi-Tang (ZSZZCT) had anti-inflammatory properties. Their findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. Researchers used a multipronged approach that involved liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), semi-preparative LC, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) for their experiment. Using liquid chromatography-quadrupole time of flight-mass spectrometry (LC-Q-TOF-MS) and […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. According to the American Diabetes Association, over 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, 7.2 million of whom are undiagnosed and have a much higher risk of getting complications like leg pain. Diabetes leg pain can be due to neuropathy or nerve damage caused by high blood sugar levels. So how do you stop […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from China investigated the gut microbiota-mediated transformation of Panax notoginseng saponins (PNS) in vivo. The results of their study were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. PNS are the major components of Panax notoginseng. They possess multiple pharmacological activities but poor oral bioavailability. While PNS can be […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India and the U.S. conducted a pilot study to determine if the polyphenolic extract from unopened clove buds can influence glucose metabolism. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Type 2 diabetes is considered a global pandemic and is a huge contributor to the […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal bath therapy (CHBT) as a treatment for uremic pruritus (UP). The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Traditionally, CHBT is used as an external therapy to […]

(Natural News) Medicinal mushrooms have long been used in traditional Asian medicines to treat a wide variety of ailments. In particular, mushroom species that belong to the genus Ganoderma have been extensively studied for their therapeutic properties, thanks to an abundance of beneficial plant compounds. In a study that appeared in the journal MycoKeys, researchers from Thailand reported […]

(Natural News) A study published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences has found that taking peppermint oil can relieve symptoms of esophageal disorders, which include dysphagia and non-cardiac chest pain. Researchers from the University of South Carolina included 38 participants for their study, all of whom had digestive concerns such as dysphagia and chest pain. For two years, participants […]