(Natural News) Why do you use herbal medicine? A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine sought to answer this very question and came up with some insightful answers. The field of medicine has made leaps and bounds over the centuries, but more and more people around the world are rediscovering the […]

(Natural News) Cachexia, the muscle wasting syndrome that’s seen in chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes, is typically associated with the rapid progression of the disease, especially in patients with cancer. However, research from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Stellenbosch Universty in South Africa, together with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (formerly Manipal University) in […]

(Natural News) People suffering from an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, may benefit from common nettle (Urtica dioica). A study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine suggested that common nettle can improve the quality of life of people with IBD. In the study, researchers from Iran University of […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is a global epidemic. To reduce the rate at which its incidence grows every year, experts are not only encouraging people to follow lifestyles that do not have a high risk of developing the condition, many are also searching for natural treatments that efficiently target diabetes without causing any adverse effects. In a […]

(Natural News) Ethiopian ethnomedicine treats malaria with concoctions derived from the medicinal herb Kleinia abyssinica. Researchers conducted a test on a mouse model to determine the antimalarial activity of various extracts and fractions from the root powder of this plant. The Addis Ababa University supported their study. They published their paper in the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Journal. […]

(Natural News) Rosemary, known for its distinct fragrance, can also improve memory according to a recent study, proving that the herb’s effects on your brain go beyond making food more appetizing. The study, published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, sought to understand how rosemary affected university students in terms of their memory, the incidence […]

(Natural News) Turmeric is quickly becoming one of the most popular healing superfoods on the market — and it’s easy to see why. The golden spice has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, in a number of different cultures, and has been a staple in many kitchens for just as long. The art of […]

(Natural News) Coffee has become a part of many people’s lives. However, coffee isn’t the safest source of an energy boost. If it’s a healthy energizing drink that you want, then yerba mate is the answer. Previous studies have shown that too much coffee can cause side effects, such as addiction, heart palpitations, and panic attacks, […]

(Natural News) Good news for diabetics: A study, published in Chinese Herbal Medicines, revealed that the golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria) can be used to treat insulin resistance. The researchers, who were from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, determined the effect of ethyl acetate extract of […]

(Natural News) Toxic heavy metals are growing more common in bodies of water, including those that serve as important sources of drinking water. To remedy this problem, Sudanese researchers investigated a trio of local medicinal plants used as water purifiers. They reported that the extracts of moringa (Moringa oleifera), bulrush (Typha latifolia) and Egyptian lemongrass […]