(Natural News) Medicine has indeed developed by leaps and bounds, which is great, for the most part. However, it also means that more “modern” forms of medicine, such as Western medicine, have become the norm in healthcare, with more traditional approaches being labeled as “alternative” or worse, shunned altogether. It’s unfortunate, really, since they are […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that the essential oil extracted from garden angelica (Angelica archangelica) plant has potent anti-inflammatory properties. In the study, the anti-inflammatory properties of garden angelica essential oil were explored in a lab trial. A team of researchers from Italy looked at the anti-inflammatory potential […]

(Natural News) Saururus chinensis (Asian lizard’s tail) has been used in traditional Korean medicine for treating pain, intoxication, edema, and furuncle. Researchers from the National Development Institute of Korean Medicine evaluated the effect of S. chinensis leaf extract on mice with type II collagen-induced arthritis. Their findings were published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journal. Previous research has documented the anti-inflammatory, […]

(Natural News) A new study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that polysaccharide extract from reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) contains hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties that work against obesity. In this study, a team of researchers at Hunan Agricultural University in China looked at the effect of reishi mushroom polysaccharides on obesity. The […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness reported that lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil possesses cytoprotective and antioxidant properties. Lemongrass is widely used in traditional folk medicine. The essential oil extracted from lemongrass has been reported for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. For the study, researchers at the University of Madras […]

(Natural News) A study revealed that the leaves of grapes (Vitis vinifera) contain phytochemicals and antioxidants that are effective against hypercholesterolemia, or high cholesterol levels. The findings of the study were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. Grape seed, fruit, and its extract are already widely used as a functional food. Grape […]

(Natural News) Combining fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum) with garlic (Allium sativum) can help protect the heart, according to a study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. In the study, the cardioprotective properties of fenugreek seeds and garlic were investigated. Researchers at CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute in India examined the […]

(Natural News) Berries are known to be one of the greatest superfoods available. Many studies suggest that these are rich in antioxidants and possess cancer-fighting properties. For example, red raspberry — a type of berry scientifically known as Rubus idaeus — can protect against a type of head and neck cancer called nasopharyngeal cancer, according […]

(Natural News) Scientists continue to search for natural cancer treatments. A team of researchers at Nagasaki International University in Japan found that a natural compound known as berberine can help protect against cancer, particularly leukemia, by inducing cancer cell death. For the study, the research team looked at the subcellular localization and the apoptotic mechanisms […]

(Natural News) The nervous system plays a big role in how the different parts of our body communicate among themselves. Research shows that astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), a fundamental herb in traditional Chinese medicine, can help keep this body system healthy. Earlier research has shown that astragalus extract can potentially be used as a nerve growth-promoting […]