(Natural News) Most people know wormwood as the key ingredient of absinthe, the controversial aperitif that, until recently, was banned in many countries (including the U.S.) because of its reported hallucinogenic effects. However, scientists from Inha University, Seoul National University, and Kyung Hee University in South Korea have found that Artemisia capillaris, one of the plants in the Artemesia genus known […]

(Natural News) Aphrodisiacs have been part of human civilization since time immemorial, but it is only with today’s scientific methods that their mechanisms are being studied and revealed. A study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine offers proof of the aphrodisiac activity of purple corn (Zea mays), an ancient crop that serves not […]

(Natural News) Some people believe that taking multivitamins doesn’t benefit their health in any way, and when you see the price tag on some vitamins, you might be hoping they are right. However, studies show that taking a multivitamin can indeed make a big difference, especially if it accompanies a healthy, active lifestyle. In some […]

(Natural News) Someone in America is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease every 65 seconds. The most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative neurological illness that causes impaired cognition, memory loss and death. Right now, there is no known treatment available that can stop the progression of the disease, and there is no cure. […]

(Natural News) Is your smartphone making you blind? New research has confirmed that the blue light emitted from cellphones and other gadgets can cause lasting damage to your eyes, and eventually, may even lead to blindness. As screen time continues to increase, the risk of macular degeneration from too much blue light increases too. As […]

(Natural News) The myrobalan (Terminalia chebula), which is also known as the “King of Medicines,” is a fruit that has many health benefits. In Ayurvedic medicine, myrobalan is used to treat various health complaints, such as asthma, constipation, and mouth ulcers. However, according to a study, myrobalan’s antioxidant and antibacterial properties can also be used to treat […]

(Natural News) When most people think of licorice, they think of an old-fashioned candy, but don’t let the sweets fool you: Licorice isn’t just a tasty treat, it’s a traditional herbal medicine dating all the way back to Ancient Egypt. The health benefits of licorice are said to include soothing upset stomachs and heart burn, […]

(Natural News) Medicinal plants have always surrounded us since the beginning of time. History has shown that our ancestors heavily relied on these plants to treat a lot of ailments. However, with the advent of so-called “modern medicine,” these plants have been left by the wayside, seemingly forgotten by everyone. However, a renewed interest in […]

(Natural News) A study titled “Evaluation of the anti-mycobacterial, anti-oxidative and anti-proliferative activities of Rubia cordifolia ethanolic leaf extract sub-fractions in human lymphocytes and neutrophils,” which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, showed that India madder has properties that can improve the function of the immune system by boosting […]

(Natural News) These days, folk medicine is relegated to the sidelines due in no small part to the rapid development of modern drug-making and therapeutic procedures. For all the benefits that modern medicine has, it has also brought about a lot of risks. In particular, the adverse effects of certain drugs and opioid addiction have led […]