(Natural News) Are you always pulling all-nighters that cause unsightly dark circles to form under your eyes? If you want to get rid of these blemishes, look no further than aloe vera. A unique succulent plant, aloe vera contains vitamin E and anti-pigmentation properties, which help get rid of those dark circles. The video below, which was […]

(Natural News) Some would argue that hemp, a derivative of the cannabis (marijuana) plant, is the most useful and versatile plant in the world, providing nourishment, utility, and regenerative benefits in every part of its unique structure. Well, there’s actually another contender for this title that’s a little lesser known: a miracle tree called moringa. […]

(Natural News) The cannabis plant has been cultivated by humans for thousands of years; it’s history with domestication dates back to 8,000 BC. But in recent times, this once-treasured plant has become subject to scorn — largely thanks to draconian and authoritative government policies. There are many misconceptions about the cannabis plant: The plant’s medicinal […]

(Natural News) Scientists have established that the bracted bugleweed (Ajuga remota) is able to significantly reduce blood sugar levels, supporting its traditional use as a treatment for diabetes. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, analyzed the phytochemical composition of the herb and examined its anti-diabetes ability in vivo. The bracted bugleweed is a plant common in East […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found that the golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria), a plant used in folk medicine around the world, can protect the liver against injury, thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, examined the hepatoprotective property of the golden tickseed using an acute liver injury mouse […]

(Natural News) Beyond turmeric, chia seeds, and goji berries are medicinal plants that have been used since the beginning of human history, which we have yet to explore fully. In a recent study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a team from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria identified Feretia apodanthera, a plant native to the African continent, to have potent […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found that the heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia), a plant native to the Indian subcontinent, contains antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds which are known to treat various diseases. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, took its cue from Ayurveda, where the plant is mentioned in multiple texts for its ability to treat […]

(Natural News) It was only in the twentieth century that the dandelion was classified as a weed. Before we became obsessed with the appearance of our lawns, these golden blossoms were part of folk medicine and loved for their various health benefits. In fact, some gardeners used to weed out grass to make room for […]

(Natural News) Why do you use herbal medicine? A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine sought to answer this very question and came up with some insightful answers. The field of medicine has made leaps and bounds over the centuries, but more and more people around the world are rediscovering the […]

(Natural News) Dogs are indeed wonderful creatures, but they’re also prone to some severe (and potentially life-threatening) diseases. An example of that is chronic kidney disease, which affects at least 9 out of 1,000 dogs. Older dogs are usually more prone to having kidney disease, but it can still develop in relatively younger dogs. For […]