(Natural News) Research has found a new potential alternative treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a six-herb Chinese medicinal formula known as Chang-An-Shuan has been found to contain anti-inflammatory effect against inflammatory bowel disease. This Chinese herbal formula is composed of Pulsatilla chinensis, Cortex […]

(Natural News) You can keep your digestive system healthy with the help of fermented noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) fruit. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that consuming fermented noni fruit may help prevent inflammatory-related diseases of the colon. In the study, researchers from Chung Shan Medical University in Taichung, Taiwan looked […]

(Natural News) People who often feel anxious and have difficulties sleeping may find lavender oil to be beneficial. A study published in the journal Holistic Nursing Practice revealed that inhaling lavender oil can help relieve sleep and anxiety problems, especially in hemodialysis patients. This study provides promising information on the effect of lavender as one […]

(Natural News) Plant-based medicine may have been around for even longer than previously thought. Scientists recently uncovered new evidence of herbal remedies used by Neanderthals. It seems our prehistoric relatives had gained knowledge of the anti-inflammatory, antiviral and pain-relieving properties of plants in their environment, and began developing their own medicinal practices. Most shockingly, it […]

(Natural News) Research has found that curcumin can protect cardiac tissues from the combined oxidative stress induced by diabetes and nicotine. The study, published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, examined the ability of curcumin to ameliorate the combined diabetes and smoking-induced oxidative stress that cause diabetic cardiomyopathy. Diabetes and cigarette smoking, […]

(Natural News) At least 50 million Americans have some form of autoimmune disease, and some individuals may even live with more than one. Unfortunately, food produced in the country is becoming more processed and contains more GMOs (genetically modified organisms) than ever, which can only worsen the conditions of people with autoimmune disorders. What is the […]

(Natural News) Conventional antiviral treatments, which aim to reduce viral replication, for chronic hepatitis B cause many side effects and resistance, so researchers continue to find safer and more effective alternatives. Since ginseng has been previously reported to be effective for treating viral infections such as influenza and human immunodeficiency virus, researchers from The Catholic […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Uyo and the University of Calabar in Nigeria found that lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) tea can increase red blood cell production and could help treat anemia. In their study, they looked at the effects of lemongrass tea on hematologic indices in humans. For the study, the researchers recruited 105 […]

(Natural News) Peppermint oil is an extremely versatile oil that is commonly found in many holiday-themed products, whether it be candies, candles, or shower gels. But even before people associated this oil with the holiday season, the Greeks, Egyptians, and Romans were using it for its medicinal properties. Recently, public interest in peppermint oil has increased due to […]

(Natural News) Liver diseases — including cirrhosis — is a leading cause of death and disability today. One way to protect your liver naturally is to take chicory (Cichorium intybus L.), a flowering plant that belongs to the dandelion family, which has been found to possess hepatoprotective properties. In a study published in the Journal of […]