(Natural News) Many plants from the genus Croton are known as ornamental indoor plants. They belong to the spurge (Euphorbiaceae) family, one of the largest plant families consisting of about 7,500 different species. Codiaeum variegatum (garden croton), an ornamental shrub native to the South Pacific, is the most famous species of Croton and is grown for its different-colored leaves. […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Brazil identified the chemical components of the essential oil obtained from the stems of Croton tricolor and studied their anti-fungal activity against several Candida species. Their findings were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. For their analysis, the researchers first extracted essential oil from C. tricolor stems through hydrodistillation […]

(Natural News) A grayish lung-like lichen may help treat patients with infectious fungal diseases that developed a resistance to pharmaceutical drugs. A new study found that natural molecules in lung moss (Lobaria pulmonaria) possess anti-fungal activity and can selectively target drug-resistant strains of Candida albicans. The use of too many antibacterials, anti-fungals and other pharmaceutical drugs […]

(Natural News) Coconut is a popular health-promoting and versatile medicinal food that provides a variety of  benefits, including boosting heart health, reducing stress, and preventing brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Now, recent research suggests that coconut, specifically coconut oil, has antifungal properties as well. A study published in the American Society of Microbiology’s journal mSphere found that […]

(Natural News) Patients with a candida infection need to eat as many anti-fungal foods as possible. These healthy foods kill the yeast by starving them of sugar and breaking down candida’s cellular walls. One of the best anti-fungal foods is coconut oil. It contains caprylic acid and lauric acid which support the immune system. Apple […]

(Natural News) The human body is home to various kinds of fungi, such as Candida, a genus of yeast that’s usually found in the mouth, intestines, and skin. While this fungus is harmless at normal levels, a Candida overgrowth can cause candidiasis. What causes candidiasis? Candida is one of the most common causes of fungal infections in humans. The […]

(Natural News) Did you know that the human body is home to a unique one-celled microorganism called Candida albicans? C. albicans is a yeast, and it’s normal for a person to have small colonies of these microorganisms in their body. However, when candida populations swell into an overgrowth, you can develop severe health problems. Common signs of candida […]

(Natural News) Normally, the polymorphic fungi Candida albicans is not harmful to the body unless certain conditions cause it to become virulent. Researchers from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Arizona State University, and Enerpathic Technologies discovered that different botanical tinctures and essential oils prevent C. albicans from progressing into its more virulent forms. Essential oils and botanical […]

(Natural News) Plant-based remedies, such as tinctures and essential oils, have long been used to treat fungal infections. In a recent study, conducted by researchers from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Arizona State University, and Enerpathic Technologies, it was determined that botanical tinctures and essential oils have different bioactive components that can treat Candida albicans infection. This study, which was published in […]

(Natural News) Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida, a type of yeast, especially Candida albicans. This yeast typically grows in the gastrointestinal tract. Although it generally causes no harm to healthy people, it is actually health-threatening in people with weak immune systems. According to studies, a lack of beneficial bacteria […]