(Natural News) Elderberries are the tiny, dark purple fruits of the elderberry shrub. They are some of the most widely used medicinal plants in the world, and their extracts are known to cure various ailments. Elderberries contain high amounts of antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins. These powerful antioxidants protect the cells from harmful molecules called free radicals. […]

(Natural News) Warts and corns are two of the most common dermatological conditions that plague the skin. Warts are caused by infection of a certain virus while corns are the products of repetitive actions that cause too much pressure and friction. In a study published in the International Journal of Dermatology, researchers from Shiraz University of Medical […]

(Natural News) Planning on traveling by air soon? You may want to consider taking elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplements before you travel. A study published in the journal Nutrients revealed that supplementation with elderberry extract can help reduce duration and symptoms of the common cold in air travelers. Traveling by air makes you vulnerable to stress and […]

(Natural News) Research from BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has revealed that the Chinese knotweed (Polygonum chinense), a medicinal plant common in East and Southeast Asia, could be used to treat certain forms of the influenza virus. The study, a joint effort between South Korean and Vietnamese researchers, looked at the antiviral activity of plant extracts […]