(Natural News) The horsetail plant from the genus Equisetum got its name due to its slender and elongated structure, which is similar to a horse’s tail. This plant is unique because it is one of the few vascular plant species that reproduce through spores rather than seeds. Horsetail has been used as a medicinal herb since the time of […]

(Natural News) Have you heard of the medicinal plant called red physic nut (Baliospermum montanum)? Also known as wild castor, the red physic nut is a leafy stout undershrub plant that grows in the Middle East and Southeast Asia where it is commonly used in traditional medicine. In Thailand, it is used to treat eczema, muscle […]

(Natural News) Researchers continue to find potential cures for cancer in medicinal plants. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Macau and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences reveal that the fruit of Forsythia suspensa, also called lian qiao in Chinese, exhibits anti-tumor effects. Forsythia fruit is a typical heat-clearing and detoxifying herb. It is considered as one of […]

(Natural News) In this review, researchers from different universities in China systematically summarized the chemical composition and medicinal properties of mulberry, which is used to treat diabetes. This article was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious metabolic disorder that affects numerous people all over the world. Traditional herbal medicines are still widely […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Macau and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences examined the antitumor effects of an aqueous extract obtained from Forsythia suspensa or lian qiao in traditional Chinese medicine. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. F. suspensa is one of the most fundamental herbs in […]

(Natural News) Taking pharmaceutical drugs, such as acetaminophen, comes with health consequences. One of these is possible liver damage. Fortunately, a study found a natural remedy for this drug-induced liver damage. A study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines found that magnolia berry (Schisandra chinensis) has protective effects against liver damage caused by […]

(Natural News) The Dendrobium genus of orchids is commonly used as ornamental plants across the globe. However, data from a study has revealed that these unique flowering plants may also offer some health benefits. Dendrobium is a genus of almost 1,500 species of epiphytic orchids. Dendrobium species are native to areas such as tropical and subtropical […]

(Natural News) Cancer brings with it a host of deleterious health conditions such as cachexia, where the body of the patient grows weak. Indian researchers believe ashwagandha root can mitigate this physical degeneration. They tested an extract of the herbal remedy for its anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities, which help prevent the progressive condition. One out […]

(Natural News) When it comes to opposing oxidative stress and infections, vitamin C has few equals or superiors. An article in Natural Health 365 stated that the natural antioxidant is a promising means of treating a serious form of blood infection known as sepsis. Sepsis is a complication where the immune system overreacts to the infection […]

(Natural News) What do cocoa beans and natto have that benefits asthma sufferers? It is the chemical compound ligustrazine, which has been used as a medicinal agent in China for decades. An animal study conducted by Chinese researchers showed that ligustrazine can reduce the inflammation that blocks the airway of mice with neutrophilic asthma. Neutrophilic asthma […]