(Natural News) A local tree has captured the interest of Ethiopian researchers for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities. They reported that the leaves of the cabbage tree (Moringa stenopetala) could relieve disease-induced inflammation and pain without causing adverse side effects attributed to pharmaceutical drugs. Both inflammation and pain can cause severe problems if left untreated. Acute, chronic, […]

(Natural News) Thuja oil, known to Native Americans as arbor vitae – meaning tree of life – was used by the continent’s first inhabitants to treat a multitude of problems, including coughs, fevers, menstrual complaints, headaches and other types of pain. Though this essential oil is not particularly well known, it is worth learning more […]

(Natural News) Your head is spinning. Your mouth is watery and there’s blood in your stool. You can’t stand the pain in your stomach and you’re shaking from fever. You wonder what happened – until you remember eating the leftover food that’s been sitting on the kitchen table for hours on end. You rush to […]

(Natural News) Here’s one more reason to love mushrooms, if you haven’t already: In a recent study conducted by Penn State researchers, they found that mushrooms contain a surprising amount of antioxidants that can improve well-being and mitigate the effects of aging. Mushrooms contain high levels of ergothioneine (ERGO) and glutathione (GSH) – both of which […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found an effective new treatment for hyperlipidemia with oleanolic acid (OA), a natural compound found in olives (Olea europaea). The study, which was led by researchers from China Pharmaceutical University and Nanjing Medical University, looked at the ability of olives to lower cholesterol levels in patients diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. While better known as a […]

(Natural News) Dealing with allergies is never a pleasant experience. Fortunately, there are a number of natural remedies that can mitigate the symptoms. One of these, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is none other than probiotics. Specifically, the friendly bacteria Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli. Study author Jennifer Dennis explained […]

(Natural News) Agarwood (Aquilaria crassna) – a plant used in traditional medicine to treat vomiting, rheumatism, coughing, and asthma – could be used in treating colorectal cancer, according to researchers from the Universiti Sains Malaysia. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at both the toxicity profile of agarwood essential oil and its anti-tumor […]

(Natural News) An animal study demonstrated the ability of ligustrazine to alleviate airway inflammation in mice with neutrophilic asthma. Found in cocoa beans and natto, the chemical compound outperformed a corticosteroid drug when it came to alleviating the inflammation caused by this type of asthma. The animal trial was supported by the Shandong University. Its findings were published in the Chinese […]

(Natural News) Since ancient times, cordyceps mushroom has been widely used as a traditional medicine that assists the immune system in fighting off disease and infection. Korean researchers were recently able to further empower the immune activity of the traditional medicine by using lactic acid bacteria to ferment the mushrooms. The resulting probiotic product is […]

(Natural News) Sheng Jiang San is a traditional Chinese herbal tonic that has been used to treat seasonal flu. However, there has been no evidence that proves its efficacy as a flu treatment. Thus, researchers in China recently conducted a study on the anti-influenza activity of Sheng Jiang San. In the study, which was published in […]