(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) The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is admittedly triggered that increasingly more Americans are choosing to use all-natural cannabidiol (CBD) and other components of the cannabis sativa (marijuana) plant for healing as opposed to FDA-approved chemical pharmaceuticals. So in an attempt to stymie this trend, the agency is now pushing to […]

(Natural News) Experts say there are over 600 disorders of the nervous system. These include epilepsy, brain tumors, cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), among others. Many of these emerge during childhood, and some can be diagnosed at birth. Oriental herbal medicine has been widely used in treating neurological disorders […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from South Africa and Zambia investigated the ability of the South African plant called Senecio serratuloides to lower high blood pressure. The team published their results in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. S. serratuloides is used in folk medicine to treat hypertension, skin conditions, internal and external […]

(Natural News) Allergies can make people miserable. Sometimes, an allergic attack may even endanger the life of a person. Fortunately, there are natural methods for treating allergies that provide relief from symptoms without causing adverse effects. An allergy may develop from exposure to foods like nuts and seafood or to airborne pollen. It may also […]

(Natural News) You can always grow your own medicinal herbs or source them from the wild. But if you could only have one medicinal herb in your survival bag, it should probably be cayenne pepper. Cayenne peppers are a type of chili pepper that belongs to the nightshade family of flowering plants. Originally grown in […]

(Natural News) Feeling anxious about something or nothing in particular? Taking adaptogen-rich ashwagandha root as a health supplement may help take care of those worries. The herb is a significant part of Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine that originated in India. Due to the increasing number of studies that attests to its healing properties, ashwagandha has gained more traction even among […]

(Natural News) Ginger is a herbaceous plant that’s native to Asia. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine as a treatment for various ailments. In Indonesia, people use ginger to address rheumatism and fatigue, while in Burma, ginger is mixed with other herbs to treat the common flu. As food, ginger is a wonderful ingredient to […]

(Natural News) Knowledge is power for a prepper. While it is important to keep a well-stocked cabinet of medicine, it also helps to be knowledgeable about natural remedies that can be rummaged out in the wild. Enter wild lettuce, a potent plant that has a variety of medical uses. Wild lettuce is common in the […]