(Natural News) Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a widely known medicinal herb and fragrant spice. Its leaves have antioxidant properties and are the only accepted food antioxidants in Europe today. Because of their application, the extraction of antioxidant compounds known as polyphenols from rosemary leaves is important not only for the food industry, but also for research […]

(Natural News) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) also affects cardiovascular health. Patients with this liver disorder are much more likely to develop heart disease or experience a stroke. NAFLD is the most widespread hepatic condition in the United States. Characterized by fat comprising more than five percent of the liver, NAFLD can develop into a more serious disease. […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicinal practice that has been used for centuries, even today. In a study published in the journal Acupuncture in Medicine, acupuncture was found to reduce the sensitivity of the median nerve. Animal studies show that acupuncture can reduce mechanosensitivity of peripheral nerves. In this study, researchers from the […]

(Natural News) Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a multifunctional crop that is used extensively in folk medicine in China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries. The plant produces yellow to deep red flowers, which are largely used for flavoring and coloring purposes. Over the years, researchers have isolated and identified more than 100 compounds from C. tinctorius. In a recent […]

(Natural News) Recently, a rise in the number of rickets cases, especially among children from low-income families, has been reported. Rickets is a skeletal disorder associated with calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D deficiency. While poor nutrition may be a possible reason for the increase in rickets cases, a new study reveals that even some supplements cannot […]

(Natural News) Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a plant known for its many medicinal properties. It is used in traditional medicine in China and Brazil. Numerous studies have proven that pigeon pea possesses antioxidant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and DNA-protective properties. However, not much is known about its mechanisms of action. In a recent study published in the journal Food […]

(Natural News) Whenever studies report about anti-cancer foods, fruits and mainly vegetables top their lists. These fibrous, plant-based foods are rich in chemical compounds that can prevent, halt the progression of, and even fight several diseases. After years of investigating, researchers have finally identified these valuable sources of cancer-fighting chemicals as cruciferous and allium vegetables. What’s even better is […]

(Natural News) Almost every major class of prescription drug raises your risk of developing Type-2 diabetes. Taking statins, antihypertensives, immunosuppressants, antipsychotics, antiretrovirals, and/or corticosteroids increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Now researchers find that prostate drugs also play a role in the development of Type-2 diabetes. Their research was published in the […]

(Natural News) Peppermint essential oil is a powerful natural medicine that has a hydrophobic and volatile nature. Now, research suggests that its healing properties can be enhanced with the help of nanotechnology. This research, which was published in the Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, was conducted to assess the efficiency of peppermint essential […]

(Natural News) Traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) have been proven by many studies to be effective and reliable treatments for various diseases. However, despite numerous discoveries about medicinal plants and their bioactive components, the mechanisms behind their therapeutic efficacy remain unexplored. Metabolomics is an emerging science that can provide the means to elucidate these mechanisms. This […]