(Natural News) Scientists from the Chongqing University of Education in China have found a component in lotus seeds that can prevent hypertension. In their study, which was published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, the team identified the alkaloids from ba lotus seeds, which they called ABLS, to have hypertension-preventive properties, based on in vivo studies […]

(Natural News) The medicinal mushroom called Grifola gargal — better known as gargal — has been used to naturally prevent and treat chronic inflammatory diseases. Now, research has found that it is also an effective remedy for allergic diseases, such as allergic bronchial asthma. The study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, looked at the effect of […]

(Natural News) We present to you a medicinal plant map. The plants on this map depict one or two important species that are cultivated in certain states. The map was printed in 1932 by the National Wholesale Druggists’ Association used by pharmacists during a promotional campaign called Pharmacy Week. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) The medicinal plants that are […]

(Natural News) Yes, we can, according to science. More evidence points to the therapeutic benefits of genuine laughter – the type that causes our bellies to shake and has us almost gasping for breath. From significantly reducing the amount of pain we feel to actually boosting our immune system, laughter is a simple but effective way […]

(Natural News) Quercetin is often talked about as a beneficial compound found in most fruits, but a study led by researchers from the University of Ulsan in South Korea indicated that this flavonoid is useful even on its own. In this study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers discovered that quercetin, when isolated, can be […]

(Natural News) Zinc is an essential mineral – the human body needs enough zinc so the immune system can fight off different kinds of bacteria and viruses. To prevent zinc deficiency, which may cause slow growth in young children, consume foods that are full of zinc, such as garlic or almonds. The video below, which was uploaded […]

(Natural News) A 67-year-old woman from London, England has reportedly put an end to her years-long battle with blood cancer with turmeric. Doctors reportedly claim to have never seen anything like this before, where medicinal plant compounds have actually cured someone’s cancer. Formally known as myeloma, this type of cancer is formed by malignant plasma […]

(Natural News) Earlier studies have shown that holly (Ilex) plants contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and protect the brain and liver. In a study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, researchers found that the Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta) can also protect the heart. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from Soochow […]

(Natural News) It might have been eliminated as a public health problem in the U.S., but malaria continues to plague other parts of the world. In Ethiopia, the infectious disease is traditionally treated using the Kleinia abyssinica herb. Local researchers have reported that the root of this African medicinal plant contains natural substances that suppress […]

(Natural News) Medicinal plants can be found in the unlikely places — sometimes, even in your own backyard. In a study published in Herbal Medicine: Open Access, researchers from India found that the cylindrical snake plant (Sansevieria cylindrica), a succulent found in most gardens and homes as an ornamental plant, contains various phytochemicals that could be used […]