(Natural News) Looking for another natural medicine for high blood pressure? Researchers from South Africa and Zambia suggest taking the African medicinal plant called Senecio serratuloides. S. serratuloides is used in folk medicine to treat hypertension, skin problems, internal and external sores, rashes, burns, and wounds. Because of its efficacy, it is traditionally referred to […]

(Natural News) Sesame seeds are crunchy seeds with a delicious nutty flavor. They are often added to bread and bagels or incorporated into culinary presentations to add visual interest. Sesame seed is the seed of Sesamum indicum, a plant that grows to about three to five feet tall. Flowers blossom then pod-shaped fruits appear on […]

(Natural News) There is a system within the human body that regulates pain and modulates the immune system. This little-known system of the body is a major gateway for regulating inflammation in the cells. This body system is often left out of human anatomy textbooks. This system is like a door that connects the nervous […]

(Natural News) Chia seeds are popular superfoods because they can improve your digestive health. But if you want to try something new, consider something that also offers many health benefits: basil seeds. What are basil seeds? Basil seeds are the small black seeds of the sweet basil plant (Ocimum basilicum). They may be newer to the health […]

(Natural News) Mulberry is a plant traditionally cultivated in Korea, China, and Japan for medicine, particularly for treating obesity and diabetes. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers at Chungnam National University in South Korea found that bioconverted mulberry leaf extract is an effective herbal medicine for improving the symptoms […]

(Natural News) Airplane cabins are blanketed with germs, so it’s easy to catch a disease if you don’t take extra measures to protect yourself. The odds of travelers carrying the flu on an airplane are especially high during flu season. Your risk of catching the flu is higher still in airplanes because you are in […]

(Natural News) If you enjoy cooking, you’ve probably come up with lots of exciting ways to add life to your favorite dishes using spices. You wouldn’t dream of making tomato sauce without basil or roasted potatoes without rosemary, but the true value of many herbs extends far beyond your kitchen. Here’s a look at some […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from Wonkwang University in South Korea looked at the effect of the self-heal herb (Prunella vulgaris) on improving the symptoms of diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease. The research team published their findings in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Diabetic nephropathy is the most common complication […]

(Natural News) Cold sores can be painful and inconvenient. If you want relief from these tiny, annoying blisters, try natural remedies like essential oils, L-lysine, or zinc-based creams. What causes cold sores? Cold sores (also known as fever blisters) can appear when you’re sick, stressed, or menstruating. Dr. William Cole, a functional medicine expert, says that cold sores […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Swansea University Medical School in the U.K. have discovered a new type of bacteria that can inhibit more than half of the top antibiotic-resistant pathogens. In the study, which was published in Frontiers Microbiology, a team from the U.K. and Croatia analyzed an area in Ireland that is thought to have medicinal properties and found […]