(Natural News) With cardiovascular disease (CVD) among the leading causes of death worldwide, a lot of time is spent on research to find possible ways to cure or prevent fatalities from the condition. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine offers proof that an herb traditionally used in traditional Chinese medicine could be […]

(Natural News) In some parts of Africa, Clerodendrum polycephalum, commonly known as glorybower or bleeding-heart, has been used traditionally to manage symptoms of sickle cell disease. However, its anti-sickling effects have not been scientifically proven. Thus, researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria examined the effectiveness of C. polycephalum leaf extracts in treating pain associated with sickle […]

(Natural News) Atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema, can be very uncomfortable. According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Angelicae dahuricae Radix (ADR), a plant used in Korean and Chinese medicine, could be a viable treatment for the condition. Eczema is a condition that usually occurs in children but […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found an ingredient found in buckthorn that is capable of reducing acute lung injury, based on in vivo studies. Rhamnazin, a flavonoid found in the buckthorn plant, has already been known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, researchers from Changzhou Jintan District People’s Hospital in Jiangsu, China had also discovered that rhamnazin […]

(Natural News) A study made by researchers from the University of Johannesburg has shed light on the therapeutic effect of plants commonly used by a rural group in South Africa. To answer for the lack of access to healthcare facilities and traditional medicine, they have resorted to using medicinal plants — with great effect. The team was able to […]

(Natural News) A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that taking neem oil may help mitigate the risk of suffering from sleeping sickness. A team of researchers at the Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, conducted a series of in vitro and in vivo assays to determine the beneficial effects of […]

(Natural News) According to a study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, compound Muniziqi granule (MNZQ), a treatment used in China for many hormone-related issues, contains a compound that can cause the death of skin cancer cells. The study looked at the effects of MNZQ, a multi-component herbal preparation composed of ingredients from […]

(Natural News) A plant from the barberry family which is commonly used in traditional herbal medicine may help alleviate some symptoms of arthritis, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The study was carried out by a team of researchers at the University of Sargodha in Pakistan who looked at the […]

(Natural News) High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a medical condition wherein the force of the blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels is consistently too high. Being hypertensive puts you at a greater risk of developing a heart attack or stroke. The primary way high blood pressure causes harm is by stressing […]

(Natural News) Chinese researchers have found that cassia seeds, a popular medicinal food item, can be used to protect against acute lung injury (ALI). The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, arrived at the conclusion following multiple assays, including one that used ALI rat models induced with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Cassia seeds (or Semen Cassiae) are the ripe […]