(Natural News) Research shows that a fruit native to the higher and colder regions of the Himalayas has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, indicates that the Himalayan snowberry (Gaultheria trichophylla) could be used as functional food and alternative medicine, thanks to its nutritional values and bioactive properties. “The […]

(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 […]

(Natural News) The pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based on re-establishing balance to the body through various herbs and plants. “Warm” plants such as the Lycopus lucidus (known in TCM as ze lan) are typically prescribed to treat “cold” conditions such as cancer. A study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine determined […]

(Natural News) A recent study carried out by an international team of researchers has established the therapeutic potential of two trees that are common to Egypt. The research led by Mohamed Salem of Alexandria University, along with collaborators from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia and the Medical University of Lublin in Poland, evaluated the antibacterial and antifungal […]

(Natural News) A recent study validates the use of the common St. Paul’s wort (Siegesbeckia orientalis) in traditional medicine as a treatment for gout and arthritis. The findings, which appear in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, evaluated the phytochemical components of the plant – especially flavonoids and other phenolic compounds which demonstrate antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. “The […]

(Natural News) The key to reducing anxiety among heart attack survivors lies in this species of flowering plant that is popular among gardeners. In a study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, researchers from Lorestan University of Medical Sciences in Khorramabad, Iran discovered that smelling geraniums helps reduce the anxiety of heart attack patients. […]

(Natural News) The human body still holds mysteries that modern science has yet to comprehend — one of which is the exact cause of Crohn’s disease. In the U.S., around three million adults suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most […]

(Natural News) When your breath needs freshening up, most of the time you gargle with some mouthwash or pop some mints. But did you know that ginger is a more effective cure for bad breath/halitosis? According to a study by researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), ginger, a popular spice with many health benefits, can […]

(Natural News) Drinking grape juice and wine in moderation is known to be good for you because of their antioxidant properties. However, there are many types of grape juice and wine, and all these contain different levels of antioxidants. In order to determine which type of wine and grape juice are best to consume, researchers […]

(Natural News) Traditional Chinese medicine prescribes numerous herbal remedies such as Hua Jiao. Made from the seeds of several species of prickly-ash (Zanthoxylum), Hua Jiao was evaluated by a Chinese study that wished to determine its potential as a source of natural antioxidants. There are more than 200 species of prickly-ash in the world. Of […]