(Natural News) The Brazilian ironwood, known natively as juca or pau-ferro, is grown in the Northeast Region of Brazil where it is commonly used as a treatment for illnesses such as diarrhea and cough. Studies suggest that ironwood leaves contain anti-inflammatory properties. Ironwood leaves reduce joint inflammation In a recent study, researchers from Federal University […]

(Natural News) Viral infections caused by the herpes simplex virus are contagious. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) can both be passed on to other people through oral contact and sexual contact, respectively. In particular, HSV-1 is considered an endemic disease due to its presence worldwide, but there is currently no cure for it. […]

(Natural News) Fruits have long been known to contain antioxidants, which is why they are indispensable parts of a healthy diet. In case you need a refresher, antioxidants are naturally occurring chemicals that get rid of free radicals, which are harmful to our cells. Some of the fruits known to be packed with antioxidants are grapes, strawberries, blueberries, […]

(Natural News) The fruit of the evergreen tree Manilkara hexandra Dubard (commonly known as Ceylon ironwood) is not well-studied so researchers from India decided to analyze its chemical components for potential health benefits. The fruit proved to be a good source of flavonoids and phenolic compounds which have antioxidant activity, as shown in their study published in the journal Food Science and […]

(Natural News) This study was conducted by researchers from the National Research Centre in Egypt and the University of South Brittany – Campus Tohannic in France to evaluate the anti-herpetic activity of 25 different Egyptian plants in vitro. The results were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The researchers used Vero cell lines to evaluate the […]

(Natural News) Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a commonly used chemical for dry-cleaning. Unfortunately, exposure to this substance can lead to damaged kidneys. A study, conducted by researchers from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Quaid-i-Azam University, and Ethiopian Public Health Institute, has shown that Sida cordata can be used to treat CCl4-induced kidney damage. The kidneys are a pair […]