(Natural News) Osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans) tea is a caffeine-free beverage. Various studies determined that this fruity and floral scented tea offers many health benefits, such as promoting weight loss and detoxification. Osmanthus is a flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. This plant is sometimes used as an ingredient in skincare products. Here are the 12 health […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food examined the potential of a South American plant called Rudgea viburnoides in treating metabolic and inflammatory changes associated with obesity. This study was conducted by researchers from the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil. Obesity is characterized by chronic low-grade inflammation, which is […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness looked at the renoprotective effects of Chinese chive extracts against chronic kidney failure in mice. The study was carried out by researchers from Hefei University of Technology in China. Chinese chive is a well-known green vegetable in China that is used for cooking and in […]

(Natural News) Many medicinal plants possess potent anticancer properties, but researchers have explored some lesser-known ones that surprisingly share the same therapeutic benefits. Scientists from South Korea evaluated the apoptotic mechanism of Vitex rotundifolia L. fruit extract against human colorectal cancer cells. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The fruit of V. rotundifolia, commonly […]

(Natural News) Allspice is one of the most widely used seasoning in cuisines around the world. In addition to making food taste warm and great, Florida-based researchers reported that regular doses of the Jamaican spice could protect men from prostate cancer. A natural compound in allspice was found to delay the growth of prostate cancer […]

(Natural News) Sleep is your body’s way of recuperating from the day’s stresses. Even animals need sleep to allow their bodies to recover lost energy. Sleep disorders, therefore, pose a significant problem in the overall health of a person. Fortunately, traditional healers have used herbal medicines since ancient times to address sleep troubles naturally. Researchers […]

(Natural News) A person with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) experiences extreme tiredness that can’t be explained by any underlying medical condition. The consistent fatigue can’t be relieved by rest and is severe enough to disrupt their daily activities. For CFS to be diagnosed, the unrelenting fatigue must last for at least six months. This complex, chronic illness affects about […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine examined the hepatoprotective effects of heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia). This study was carried out by researchers at the National Health Research Institutes in Taiwan and Bharathiar University in India. Over the years, the interest in medicinal plants has increased extremely, and heart-leaved […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine investigated the effect of the water extract of Viola mandshurica (Manchurian violets) on atherosclerosis using apolipoprotein E deficient (ApoE???) mice. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Atherosclerosis is thought to be a disease that primarily involves lipid accumulation in the arterial […]

(Natural News) Researchers from South Korea’s Mokpo National University found that a type of seaweed native to their region can potentially manage symptoms of obesity, as well as its complications. Their research, published in Nutrition Research, identified a type of edible seaweed known as okdeonggul (Caulerpa okamurae) to have anti-obesity properties, based on a high-fat diet murine model. Seaweeds have been a part […]