(Natural News) Ginger is a herbaceous plant that’s native to Asia. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine as a treatment for various ailments. In Indonesia, people use ginger to address rheumatism and fatigue, while in Burma, ginger is mixed with other herbs to treat the common flu. As food, ginger is a wonderful ingredient to […]

(Natural News) In this review, researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine summarized the diverse pharmacological activities of bioactive glycosides and discussed recent advances in the development of suitable delivery systems for these plant components. The article was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used in […]

(Natural News) Spanish researchers found new hope for patients with cognitive disorders like Down syndrome. Their experiment on cognitively-impaired mice revealed a link between Down syndrome and the endocannabinoid system. Furthermore, they identified cannabinoid receptor type-1 (CB1R) as a possible target for the treatment of Down syndrome. Mental disability stems from many causes, including genetic problems. The most […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Kyung Hee University in South Korea summarized and evaluated the results of multiple studies about the effects of oriental herbal medicine on pediatric neurological disorders. Their review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Oriental herbal medicine is widely used to treat neurological disorders in children and has gained a […]

(Natural News) In this review, researchers from different universities in China systematically summarized the chemical composition of mulberry from the genus Morus and the pharmacological effects of each of its medicinal parts on diabetes mellitus. This article was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Diabetes mellitus is a serious metabolic disorder that is now […]

(Natural News) More than a billion people in this world do not have access to healthy and nutritious food. This alone is harrowing, save the fact that around a third of global food production is either lost or wasted. Food waste is defined as the intentional disposal of any safe and nutritious food. This happens […]

(Natural News) Lubricants are a key ingredient in making sure modern technology runs smoothly. It’s used in cars, home appliances, and industrial machinery – pretty much everything that has an engine. But while they’re helpful, mineral oil can heavily pollute the environment. The most common alternative, synthetic base oil, is unlikely to completely replace mineral […]

(Natural News) According to media reports, beer products are heavily saturated with glyphosate, a toxic, cancer-causing weed killer chemical. But is the media really telling the truth? To find out, we tested 26 popular beers in our mass spec laboratory, using LC-MS-MS instrumentation that’s sensitive below 1 ppb. The findings may surprise you, because they […]

(Natural News) In a large-scale study of aging Chinese adults, researchers from the University of South Australia looked for possible correlations between the consumption of nuts and cognition levels of an aging population. They uncovered an inverse relationship between the number of nuts consumed and the decline of cognitive function in the participants. They published their […]

(Natural News) Moringa is an herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat illnesses. Recently, many people have added moringa to their diet, thanks to the tree’s ability to help people lose weight. Moringa oleifera, also known as the drumstick tree, the “miracle” tree, the ben oil (benzoil) tree or the horseradish tree, is a […]