(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) The last five decades saw hundreds of species of frogs, toads, and other amphibians suffer drastic drops in numbers. Close to a hundred species have gone extinct. Researchers attributed the widespread declines and extinction to a ravenous fungal disease called chytridiomycosis. Chytridiomycosis eats the moist skin of amphibians, leaving the animals vulnerable. It wiped […]

(Natural News) A Chinese man had the habit of taking deep sniffs of his dirty socks after coming home from a long day at work. His unhygienic custom could have contributed to his recent stay in the hospital due to a fungal infection of the lungs. First appearing on the Chinese media platform Pear Daily, the video article on […]

(Natural News) Jock itch, also known as Tinea cruris, is a fungal infection around the groin area. Although it is not a serious infection, it can be very annoying and uncomfortable. It causes itching, chafing, redness, cracking, and peeling. Fortunately, you can treat it at home with these natural remedies: Bleach: Bleach is an effective anti-fungal […]

(Natural News) If you’re suffering from dandruff, it can be tiring to deal with the non-stop shower of white flakes on your clothes. But instead of reaching for a bottle of anti-dandruff shampoo, which may have harsh chemicals that can irritate your skin, try some of the natural dandruff remedies listed below. What is dandruff? […]

(Natural News) With the emergence of microbial species resistant to antimicrobial drugs, the search for alternative sources of antibacterial and antifungal compounds has become a top priority. Researchers from Quad-i-Azam University proposed that the leaves of Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana (Decne) Rehder are potential sources for potent antibacterial and antifungal agents that the world needs. Infectious diseases, which are […]

(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) An African lion named Tomo recently got a CAT scan, reported a LiveScience article. The big cat is one of the stars at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in central Ohio. Transferred from the San Diego Zoo in 2006 as part of the African Lion Species Survival Plan, he’s fathered three big litters of cubs. “This […]