(Natural News) Jewelweed or spotted touch-me-not is a beautiful ornamental plant. Homesteaders know that its pretty flowers can also be used to make a soothing salve that treats poison ivy. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) What is jewelweed? Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) grows best in the shade. The plant is easy to grow in almost any area with […]

(Natural News) Spiders, for the most part, are harmless. They will rather hide or run away from a threat than engage in a fight. However, if they feel cornered, they will bite any threat, including humans. Luckily, most spider bites aren’t strong enough to break the skin or be fatal. If you get bitten, try […]

(Natural News) Spices aren’t just good for adding flavor and kick to your meals: They’re good for treating skin infections too. According to a study in the Journal of Medical Plants Research, several compounds extracted from native Cameroonian spices have been proven effective when it comes to treating skin infections, including those from antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Researchers from the University […]

(Natural News) Ancient Egyptians and other peoples from early times relied on peppermint as herbal medicine. Today, the medicinal plant enjoys scientific confirmation of its ability to heal many conditions, 15 of which will be covered today. Peppermint belongs to the aromatic mint family. Its cousins likely fill the cupboard in the kitchen. The mint itself usually […]

(Natural News) Etlingera is a genus of tropical plants that belong to the Zingiberaceae or ginger family. These plants have short inflorescence shoots and fruits that ripen underground. Etlingera plants are known perennials that produce circlets of flowers with bright red petal-like structures. According to researchers from Noakhali Science and Technology University in Bangladesh, the essential oils derived from these Etlingera […]

(Natural News) In this paper, researchers from Noakhali Science and Technology University in Bangladesh summarized the characteristics of essential oils derived from different Etlingera species, with particular focus on their chemical composition and antimicrobial activities. This review was published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Essential oil from plants are extensively used as natural resources for the prevention […]

(Natural News) A person can just be enjoying a day outdoors before he finds himself face-to-face with the last creature he wants to see crawling around on their body — a tick. An encounter with this particular insect could lead to an infectious disease called Lyme disease. While people have discovered plenty of ways to protect themselves from Lyme […]

(Natural News) Mosquitoes may be tiny, but they are harbingers of disease. Instead of using potentially toxic commercial repellents, put these plants in your home instead. Not only do they naturally repel mosquitoes, but they also give your home a touch of nature. (h/t to PreparednessMama.com) 1. Citronella Citronella has a strong smell, which helps masks you […]

(Natural News) After months of research and formulation work, we are now introducing a new “Biostructured Silver” First Aid Gel that combines three types of silver and seven botanicals. See the full shopping cart description here. Highlights of the breakthrough new product: •    Contains 3 types of silver: Ionic silver, Colloidal silver, Biostructured(TM) Silver •   […]

(Natural News) A Japanese study indicated that the essential oil of lemons and other citrus fruits might relieve stress better than pharmaceutical drugs. It showed that people who smelled yuzu experienced considerable improvements in anger, anxiety, confusion, and depression. The effects appeared as early as 10 minutes after they began inhaling the fragrance of the citrus fruit. Researchers at Shitennoji University investigated the mood-boosting effects of […]