(Natural News) A study has found that the essential oil of a Brazilian plant species called Poiretia latifolia contains powerful antifungal properties and that it may be used against several fungi species. Published in the journal Industrial Crops and Products, the study also suggested that P. latifolia essential oil may be used as an anti-inflammatory agent. P. […]

(Natural News) Bugging out means you can’t carry your whole medicine cabinet with you. You may not be able to reach a doctor who can write prescriptions for you, either. But you may already have essential oils with you that can help address infections. These are the oils you need to put in your bug-out […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Egypt have a good reason to be excited about the essential oil of bald cypress (Taxodium distichum). They say that the powerful antimicrobial activity of the oil makes it the perfect solution to the problem of food spoilage. When food becomes spoiled, it is no longer fit for human consumption. It must be […]

(Natural News) If the dark-colored shirt you’re wearing is dotted by tiny white flakes, especially on the shoulders — odds are, it’s dandruff. The condition isn’t just embarrassing, it’s also common: At least one in five people in the U.S. have dandruff, especially during dry seasons like winter. While being caught with dandruff is the last […]

(Natural News) Since Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin in 1928, the world of medicine has been increasingly focused on chemical antibiotics to fight bacterial infections. What we, as a modern society, sometimes forget, however, is that long before we had these types of drugs, ancient civilizations in India, China and elsewhere had been using natural […]

(Natural News) The prevalent and improper use of antibiotics and antifungal medications has led to the development of drug-resistant microorganisms. This is a matter of grave importance because these pathogens can cause infections that don’t just last longer than usual but also have a higher risk of causing disability or death. Since commonly-used antimicrobials are not effective against drug-resistant […]

(Natural News) Essential oils derived from plants are widely used for an extensive range of applications, from cooking to the treatment of diseases. One of the most common essential oils come from thyme (Thymus vulgaris), an herb that grows in various parts of the world. Recently, researchers from the Prince Sultan Military Medical City in Saudi Arabia found that thyme […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Prince Sultan Military Medical City in Saudi Arabia looked at the potential antifungal and cytotoxic properties of thyme (Thymus vulgaris) essential oil. Their findings, which they published in the journal Pharmacognosy Communications, showed that the growth of fungi and cancer cells were inhibited by the essential oil. Fungal infections due to […]

(Natural News) One of the most common types of yeast infections in humans is caused by the fungi Candida albicans. Normally, there are small populations of candida found in the mouth and intestines. It only becomes dangerous when there is candida overgrowth because these fungi can compete with beneficial microorganisms in the body. If you suffer from […]

(Natural News) For the longest time, Rhus punjabensis was already used in traditional Chinese medicine practices. However, no previous studies have been done to determine why it can be used for such purposes. A group of researchers from Quaid-i-Azam University in Pakistan was the first to show that R. punjabensis contains different bioactive compounds that contribute […]