(Natural News) Plants from the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family contain an active compound that is known for its anti-tumor properties. Called B-elemene, this liquid-soluble sesquiterpene not only induces cancer cell death, but also cell cycle arrest at different stages, depending on the type of tumor. In a recent study, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University explored the […]

(Natural News) A researcher from Bastyr University in Washington reviewed various botanical interventions that are used to protect against sun damage — the primary cause of skin problems. The article was published in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies. Low-risk skin cancers and pre-cancers are common skin ailments that primarily affect individuals with fair skin. These […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Hong Kong and Macau conducted a systematic review to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of berberine. Their article was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a complex disease driven by multiple factors. Therapeutic strategies based on decreasing the amount of B-amyloid in the brain have failed in clinical […]

(Natural News) Mother Nature is filled with medicinal plants that work better than most modern medicines. Many of them are even commonly used in emergency survival situations due to the effectiveness of their healing properties. If you’re looking to expand the plants in your garden, you should seriously consider adding several or all of these […]

(Natural News) Tagetes erecta, commonly known as Mexican or Aztec marigold, is a flowering plant with medicinal and culinary uses. Considered a natural remedy for digestive problems in traditional medicine, Aztec marigold extracts are used today to add color and flavor to foods, such as dairy products, beverages and confectioneries. But a recent study by researchers from the University […]

(Natural News) Plants are known to be potent sources of medicine – they contain health-giving nutrients that help promote and support overall wellness. They can be taken in different ways as well. Some plants, such as ginger (Zingiber officinale) and chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), are often made into teas to help solve problems such as indigestion […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University evaluated the anti-tumor effect and mechanism of action of elemene on pancreatic carcinoma in vitro and in vivo. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Elemene is an anti-cancer compound found in plants that belong to the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Cameroon and Turkey isolated phytochemicals from the root of Albizia adianthifolia and assessed their anti-microbial effects against Gram-negative and multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. A. adianthifolia is used in Cameroon as a natural medicine for bronchitis and skin diseases. In […]

(Natural News) Medicinal plants with anti-inflammatory components are of great scientific interest due to the role played by inflammation in the development of chronic diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), several herbs are known to have the ability to reduce inflammation by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory molecules. In a recent study published in the Chinese […]

(Natural News) Researchers from St. John Fisher College in New York conducted a comprehensive review to summarize and evaluate the use of aloe vera in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to treat cancer. This article was published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Many cancer patients require radiation therapy and often suffer […]