(Natural News) You need to familiarize yourself with various kinds of herbal remedies. By learning about medicinal flowers and herbs today, you’ll know where to find natural cures for most medicinal complaints even in a disaster scenario. (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com.) This knowledge is crucial, especially if your family includes the elderly or very young kids […]

(Natural News) More than 46 million Americans suffer from some form of rheumatic disease. If left untreated, the condition could lead to a loss of function in the affected body part. These include joints, muscles, kidneys, heart, and brain. Wooly bluecurls (Trichostema lanatum) is an herb traditionally used by the Chumash people of Southern California as a natural […]

(Natural News) Talking about digestive problems might be uncomfortable for some, it’s surprisingly common — in fact, more than 60 million Americans have it. The use of herbal remedies for treating gastrointestinal problems has been well studied. However, not much attention has been focused on identifying a possible link between these digestive health benefits and the prebiotic potential of […]

(Natural News) People who regularly suffer from the effects of knee osteoporosis might want to give Thai black ginger (Kaempferia parviflora) a shot for relief. In a study published in the Journal of Natural Medicines, scientists found that this type of ginger has been found to reduce the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Thai black ginger is a […]

(Natural News) There are very good reasons to be scared of cancer. It can happen to almost anyone and can affect virtually any part of the body. Current treatment methods are also extremely uncertain. A lot of research is focused on finding natural treatments for the disease, ones that are more effective than conventional methods […]

(Natural News) When you ask people if they like licorice, you’re likely to get a spirited response. Some people can’t get enough of its unique flavor, while others can’t stand the sight of it. It turns out that it’s not just its taste that inspires a gamut of reactions; its use in fighting breast cancer […]

(Natural News) The liver is the single biggest organ in the body and is responsible for over 500 vitally important functions. Officially part of the digestive system, this amazing organ synthesizes protein, produces chemicals to help digest food and, perhaps most importantly, is an essential part of the body’s detoxification process. Although the liver is […]

(Natural News) Carriers are substances that preserve the full herb or any extracted portion of it. They work as a protectant and a medium to dispense it to a person. Here are three of the best carriers you can use to make herbal medicines and how to infuse them: Honey: Honey is a demulcent, which […]

(Natural News) Lychees (Litchi chinensis) are a tropical fruit with a sweet and flowery flavor. It contains antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. However, according to one study, the fruit can also potentially prevent and treat gastroesophageal inflammatory diseases like acute reflux esophagitis (RE) and gastric ulcer (GU). The study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, utilized animal models to see […]

(Natural News) Crunchy sesame seeds, which have a delicious nutty taste, offer a lot of health benefits. They’re also one of the most popular superfoods with evidence-based nutritional benefits. What are sesame seeds? Sesame (Sesamum indicum), one of the oldest cultivated plants around the globe, is an important oilseed crop. Sesame seeds are full of […]