(Natural News) Feeling anxious about something or nothing in particular? Taking adaptogen-rich ashwagandha root as a health supplement may help take care of those worries. The herb is a significant part of Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine that originated in India. Due to the increasing number of studies that attests to its healing properties, ashwagandha has gained more traction even among […]

(Natural News) You might have heard that echinacea is great at reducing colds. Although that’s an impressive feat on its own, its uses actually extend far beyond that. Here’s a look at the many scientifically-proven benefits of this plant. Part of the daisy family, echinacea is a flowering plant that grows wildly across the eastern […]

(Natural News) Korean researchers investigated the anti-inflammatory potential of Xanthium strumarium, a plant extensively used in traditional Chinese medicine. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Rough cocklebur (X. strumarium) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many years to treat arthritis, bronchitis, and rhinitis. The researchers investigated the mechanism by which it ameliorates […]

(Natural News) Thanks to the rapid legalization of medical marijuana, its treasure trove of cannabinoids are drawing more interest from healthcare professionals. A new study in Washington, D.C. found that more dermatologists are inclined to prescribe cannabinoids for various skin diseases. For thousands of years, the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa) has served as a source of herbal medicine for various […]

(Natural News) Hemp oil is one of the biggest trends in natural health right now, but is it legit? Many people are questioning if the purported health benefits of this once-prohibited plant are real — and science has the answer. There are many evidence-based uses for hemp, ranging from pain relief to nutrient supplementation. The […]

(Natural News) A recent study from Pakistan revealed the therapeutic potential of three plants commonly used in traditional medicine in the region. In a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the team from the University of Malakand identified Eryngium caeruleum (eryngo), Notholirion thomsonianum (rosy Himalayan lily), and Allium consanguineum (dunna) to have potent antibacterial and antifungal properties. […]

(Natural News) A recent study from the journal Animal Production Science suggests using medicinal plant extracts to improve organic matter digestion and reduce methane production. Researchers from the University of Pretoria in South Africa led the study. Earlier studies have shown that certain medicinal plants can manipulate the rumen microbial system, which can reduce methane emissions. For […]

(Natural News) With the overprescription of antibiotics, it is becoming challenging to control pathogenic bacteria with conventional medicine, which raises the risk for diseases and infections. Mother Nature has provided solutions to these problems since ancient times, and when thinking about natural remedies, essential oils are one of the things that immediately come to mind. […]

(Natural News) Plants with anticancer properties are of great interest to the scientific community due to the wide variety of mechanisms by which they exhibit their anticarcinogenic activities. Some of the most common modes of action taken by these plants’ bioactive components include inhibition of growth, induction of apoptosis, and disruption of the cell cycle. In a recently […]

(Natural News) Exposure to heavy metals like cadmium is harmful to your health, and one of the most commonly affected organs is the liver. To protect your liver from these toxic heavy metals, researchers at the National Health Research Institutes in Taiwan and Bharathiar University in India suggest taking heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) extract. They reached this conclusion […]