(Natural News) Bugi-bugi (Alchornea cordifolia), a plant widely used in traditional medicine in Africa, could be used to treat E. coli, according to a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In their paper, researchers from the University of Dschang in Cameroon looked at the antimicrobial properties of bugi-bugi extract against E. coli using both laboratory tests […]

(Natural News) Mothers typically experience postpartum depression after giving birth. However, this condition is often treated with the use of antidepressant drugs, which come with potentially harmful side effects. Fortunately, researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Kashan University of Medical Sciences in Iran discovered the antidepressant potential of saffron. In their study, published […]

(Natural News) There’s so much more to herbs than just their culinary use — a lot of them also exhibit medicinal benefits. Navigating your way through the world of medicinal herbs can be a bit overwhelming, but if there’s one herb that you should know about then it’s tulsi, which is also known as holy […]

(Natural News) Research published in Pharmaceutical Biology has found that a herbal medication called ojayeonjonghwan could be used to manage problems in the prostate gland — in particular, inflammation. The study, a collaboration between Kyung Hee University and Hoseo University in South Korea, investigated the medicine’s anti-inflammatory properties using both animal and laboratory settings. “Traditional Korean medicine provides an […]

(Natural News) Bleomycin, a drug often used to treat cancer, is also associated with lung damage in patients. A study published in the journal Chinese Herbal Medicines revealed that Shenge Yangfei Capsules (SGYF), an herbal formula used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), can help prevent pulmonary fibrosis that occurs due to cancer treatment. The researchers studied the effects of […]

(Natural News) Keeping illnesses like the common cold and the flu at bay are a top concern during flu season, but preventing disease when SHTF is even more important. There are many reasons to keep a stock of essential oils in your arsenal of supplies for when disaster strikes. With an array of medicinal properties, […]

(Natural News) Obesity is a serious health concern and a worldwide epidemic, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). However, the drugs available to treat obesity have many side effects. Fortunately, there are natural ways to fight obesity. One of these is through the use of yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana). A study published in the […]

(Natural News) Keep your heart healthy by taking roselle every day. A study published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine has found that roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) contains powerful antihypertensive effects, such as lowering systolic blood pressure and reducing serum triglyceride levels. A team of researchers at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in […]

(Natural News) Patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, who often suffer from anxiety, may find relief in bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.) essential oil. A study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research reported that breathing in bitter orange essential oil could reduce anxiety in people with chronic myeloid leukemia, suggesting that it has potential use as […]

(Natural News) Research suggests that black cumin, also known as Nigella sativa, can help people with asthma. The study, which was published in the journal Annals of Saudi Medicine, revealed that supplementing with black cumin, in addition to regular maintenance inhaler therapy, can improve respiratory function and inflammation in people with asthma. This finding suggests […]