(Natural News) It stands to reason that since a lot of drug treatments in Western medicine are rooted from plant-based sources, actual plants that are used as medicine should be considered in the same regard. Of course, that isn’t the case with most medicinal plants, as the same community that has approved its synthetic derivatives […]

(Natural News) Wandering cudweed (Gnaphalium pensylvanicum willd.), an annual herbal plant that is widely distributed in many regions of China, can help reduce high uric acid levels and fight gouty arthritis, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The study, which was carried out by a team of researchers […]

(Natural News) Black ginseng, a ginseng derivative (Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.) that has been repeatedly steamed and dried, is known to have biological and pharmacological activities. In the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a study has established its potential use in functional food and drugs, based on its distinct physicochemical properties and biological activity. Researchers compared the […]

(Natural News) Scientists highlight extracts from Portulaca oleracea and Lawsonia inermis to have anti-Candida properties. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into seven plant extracts to find which ones were most potent against Candida albicans while remaining safe for human use. Candida albicans is one of the leading causes […]

(Natural News) Researchers have established that Mathurameha (also spelled as Mathura Meha), a traditional herbal blend in Thailand that uses 26 medicinal plants, is an effective and safe way to treat Type 2 diabetes. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, examined the decoction’s ability to reduce blood sugar. Mathurmeha has been used for in […]

(Natural News) Things are looking up for the botanical industry in the U.S. as increased acceptance of herbal products, coupled with favorable views, have boosted product sales and maintained its steady growth. Three industry experts gave their observations regarding the matter during the recently concluded Natural Products Expo West show in California. For Mark Blumenthal, the […]

(Natural News) Pakistani researchers tested a methanolic extract from the nootropic plant Bacopa monnieri (waterhyssop) for prospective antinociceptive effects. They showed that the B. monnieri extract could serve as a complementary therapy for cases of neuropathic pain that are complicated by allodynia and hyperalgesia. The University of Peshawar supported this study. The findings were published in the […]

(Natural News) One of the most famous lines from cult-classic, The Princess Bride, says, “life is pain. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something.” Drug companies are a perfect example of this – but their tactics focus more on emphasizing that toxic chemicals and synthetic remedies are the only way to relieve discomfort. After all, […]

(Natural News) Turmeric is often touted for its anti-inflammatory properties, but it has another superpower that gets a lot less attention: it’s a potent neuroprotector. This spice’s main active ingredient is curcumin, which gives it its cheerful yellow-orange hue. Researchers from the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) have now shown that curcumin supplementation […]

(Natural News) For 15-year-old David Brill, life changed for the better when his parents began giving him cannabis. David has a seizure disorder which can cause up to 15 seizures a day for the young man. Allowing him to try cannabis brought much-needed relief. In fact, David went a whopping 71 days without a single […]