(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness looked at the renoprotective effects of Chinese chive extracts against chronic kidney failure in mice. The study was carried out by researchers from Hefei University of Technology in China. Chinese chive is a well-known green vegetable in China that is used for cooking and in […]

(Natural News) Many medicinal plants possess potent anticancer properties, but researchers have explored some lesser-known ones that surprisingly share the same therapeutic benefits. Scientists from South Korea evaluated the apoptotic mechanism of Vitex rotundifolia L. fruit extract against human colorectal cancer cells. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The fruit of V. rotundifolia, commonly […]

(Natural News) Sleep is your body’s way of recuperating from the day’s stresses. Even animals need sleep to allow their bodies to recover lost energy. Sleep disorders, therefore, pose a significant problem in the overall health of a person. Fortunately, traditional healers have used herbal medicines since ancient times to address sleep troubles naturally. Researchers […]

(Natural News) A person with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) experiences extreme tiredness that can’t be explained by any underlying medical condition. The consistent fatigue can’t be relieved by rest and is severe enough to disrupt their daily activities. For CFS to be diagnosed, the unrelenting fatigue must last for at least six months. This complex, chronic illness affects about […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine examined the hepatoprotective effects of heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia). This study was carried out by researchers at the National Health Research Institutes in Taiwan and Bharathiar University in India. Over the years, the interest in medicinal plants has increased extremely, and heart-leaved […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine investigated the effect of the water extract of Viola mandshurica (Manchurian violets) on atherosclerosis using apolipoprotein E deficient (ApoE???) mice. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Atherosclerosis is thought to be a disease that primarily involves lipid accumulation in the arterial […]

(Natural News) Virginia-based researchers are urging people to increase their intakes of vitamin C to much higher levels than recommended by most health authorities. They say that vitamin C is the best way to deal with the deadly threat posed by sepsis. Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant that bolsters the immune system and the […]

(Natural News) Researchers from South Korea’s Mokpo National University found that a type of seaweed native to their region can potentially manage symptoms of obesity, as well as its complications. Their research, published in Nutrition Research, identified a type of edible seaweed known as okdeonggul (Caulerpa okamurae) to have anti-obesity properties, based on a high-fat diet murine model. Seaweeds have been a part […]

(Natural News) Acute inflammation is a natural bodily process that occurs when you’re hurt or ill. However, chronic inflammation can cause more harm than good. If you suffer from chronic gut inflammation, try some gut-friendly snacks to ease your condition. Acute and chronic inflammation Inflammation is your body’s way of fighting things that can harm it, like injuries, infections, or […]

(Natural News) Cinnamyl alcohol, an organic compound found in Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata) flowers, can potentially be used in treating – and even preventing – obesity, according to a study in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In their report, researchers from South Korea looked at whether chestnut flower extract can effectively prevent the accumulation of fat […]