(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Cameroon, India, and the U.K. evaluated the efficacy of the aqueous leaf and stem extract of Cissus quandrangularis (veld grape) in reducing body fat and other components of metabolic syndrome in overweight people. The results of their pilot study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Previous study had […]

(Natural News) This study, which was conducted by researchers from Northwest A&F University in China, compared the protective effects of chicoric acid (CA) and its metabolites, caffeic acid (CFA) and caftaric acid (CTA), on biomolecules against inflammatory responses. Published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness, this study demonstrates the activity and potential of CA and […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the University of Macau used a metabolomics approach to compare two Forsythiae Fructus (Lianqiao in Chinese) aqueous extracts subtypes. Their findings, which demonstrate the difference between the clinical applications of green Forsythia (GF) and ripe Forsythia (RF), were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Forsythiae Fructus is one of […]

(Natural News) The allium vegetable family includes kitchen staples like onions, garlic, and chives. These vegetables aren’t just full of flavor, they also offer many health benefits. Alliums contain organosulfur compounds that possess antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. These compounds can also help prevent blood clots. They are responsible for most of the health benefits offered by alliums. Alliums […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine found that betel leaf (Piper betle) extracts can be used as antimicrobial agents in oral care products. The study assessed the antimicrobial activity of betel leaf extracts in real-life applications. Betel leaf has been reported to have various medicinal properties. It is also traditionally […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India report that spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) improves symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In their study, which was published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, they evaluated the efficacy and safety of spikenard in reducing PMS symptoms. For the study, the Indian researchers recruited 60 women aged between 18 and 45 years. […]

(Natural News) Cannabis prohibition is a hotly debated topic in the U.S.; there’s no doubt about that. Many people feel that government agencies’ rigid stance on cannabis is an assault on health freedom — and you could say that their insistence on keeping marijuana labeled as a “Schedule I” drug has halted virtually any possibility […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine found that the essential oil extracted from lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) can protect the liver from damage caused by acetaminophen intake. The study explored the liver-protective effects of lemongrass essential oil. Researchers at the State University of Maringa in Brazil examined the effects of lemongrass […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Nanjing University in China evaluated the potential anti-osteosarcoma effects of Paris polyphylla (love apple) ethanol extracts (PPEE) and investigated the underlying mechanisms. The results of their study, which detailed the anticancer activity of PPEE, were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. P. polyphylla is a medicinal herb used in […]

(Natural News) If you’re worrying over an upcoming test or work presentation to the point where you’re irritable, restless, and constantly fatigued, you may be suffering from anxiety. This condition can significantly affect your ability to function at school or work. If you’re having trouble concentrating on daily tasks or sleeping at night, it may be time […]