(Natural News) Lycopus lucidus is known in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as a powerful “warm” herb that enhances the liver and spleen meridians. Asian healers call the plant ze lan and typically prescribe it to promote menses and to inhibit some forms of pain. A recent study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded that […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, one of the basic survival skills is to make use of everything that nature provides. When you are out in the wild and experience some kind of pain, you would have to make use of medicinal plants with pain-relieving effects. Here are some plants with natural pain-relieving properties to look out […]

(Natural News) Angina is a type of chest pain that results from an impaired blood flow to the heart. A lack of blood flow means that the heart isn’t receiving enough oxygen, which causes pain. This pain is often triggered by emotional stress or a physical activity. Stable angina is the most common form of […]

(Natural News) The traditional Unani system of medicine uses the common myrtle (Myrtus communis) to treat different conditions such as diarrhea or inflammation. However, a systematic review of myrtle reveals that it can also be used to cure gastric ulcer and skin diseases. In Unani medicine, practitioners used myrtle to heal different health complaints. Different parts of the plant […]

(Natural News) The possibility of developing autism does not end once a child is born. They are still continuously exposed to harmful substances, such as neurotoxins, that could put them at risk of developing the condition. To protect children from autism, natural products are now being explored for their ability to prevent neurotoxicity. A study, […]

(Natural News) Many people with acne try to treat the condition with chemically formulated facial washes, soaps, lotions, creams, and other synthetic treatments. However, most of these acne treatments come with side effects. So, in search of natural acne treatments, researchers from Kyung Hee University Medical Center in Seoul, Republic of Korea, found that bitter aloe (Aloe […]

(Natural News) Essential oils can be used for more than aromatherapy. For one, certain kinds of essential oils can help soothe the pain caused by a sinus headache. What causes sinus headaches? Sinus headaches may be caused by allergens that in turn cause sinus congestion. If you know which essential oils to use, you can relieve […]

(Natural News) Most people think that growing old means forgetting more things. However, there are cases wherein this indicates the onset of more sinister diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. For an average American, the risk of developing these diseases stands at a whopping 45 percent once they reach 85 years old. This highlights the importance of taking […]

(Natural News) Cancer brings with it a host of deleterious health conditions such as cachexia, where the body of the patient grows weak. Indian researchers believe ashwagandha root can mitigate this physical degeneration. They tested an extract of the herbal remedy for its anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities, which help prevent the progressive condition. One out […]

(Natural News) People who are stressed may find relief from taking Korean ginseng. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food has revealed that the Korean ginseng called GINST15 can help reduce stress, mentally and physically. In the study, researchers from The Ohio State University in the U.S. found that Korean ginseng prevents damage caused […]