(Natural News) Did you know that chili peppers could potentially offer a natural solution to cancer? Researchers from the Marshall University – Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine found that capsaicin, the pungent compound in chili peppers, can stop lung cancer metastasis dead on its tracks. The search for lung cancer treatment is important as this type […]

(Natural News) Many people need their morning cup of joe to get them through the day. It should be comforting to know that your coffee habit can actually be helping you live a longer life, especially if you’re susceptible to breast cancer. A recent study conducted by the University of Navarra and the University of Jaen in Spain suggests […]

(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) Interest in plant-derived compounds has not waned for the past several years but, instead, has grown enormously. Researchers continue to study plants and their chemical components due to their advantages over pharmaceutical drugs. Not only do phytochemicals show more effectiveness than modern medications, they also cause less toxicity to the body and produce very few […]

(Natural News) Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer. Depending on its stage or the extent of its metastasis, the five-year survival rate of colorectal cancer patients is 65 percent. Luckily, researchers from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine have found a traditional Chinese medicine that can stop cancer cells from spreading. This […]

(Natural News) Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs have a long history of use. The earliest record of Chinese medicine dates as far back as the 3rd century BCE. More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Chinese were already using plant-based treatments to address life-threatening diseases, such as breast cancer. In particular, an herbal preparation called yang he […]

(Natural News) The cruciferous family is a large family of vegetables that has been of scientific interest for more than a decade. Together with alliums, these cool weather-loving greens are known for their anti-cancer properties, which they owe to certain plant compounds they possess. In a recent study which appeared in Science Translational Medicine, researchers from the U.S. […]

(Natural News) In this study, a team of researchers from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China studied the effects of a modified decoction of si jun zi on the metastasis of colorectal cancer cells. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Si jun zi is a formula used in traditional […]

(Natural News) An increasing number of studies have recently emerged promoting the benefits of eating cruciferous vegetables. These vegetables are not only rich in dietary fiber that supports digestive health, but they are also good sources of phytonutrients that can reduce the risk of cancer. For instance, isothiocyanates, which are formed through the breakdown of glucosinolates […]

(Natural News) Psoralea corylifolia or babchi is a medicinal herb that is popular among traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda practitioners. It is used to treat various skin diseases, including rashes, psoriasis, leprosy, and leucoderma – a condition that causes the appearance of white patches due to loss of melanin. However, several studies have reported that P. corylifolia has other clinical applications, and […]