(Natural News) Researchers discovered a common medicinal plant from Brazil that could be used as a potentially potent anti-inflammatory agent. This Brazilian plant is called Struthanthus vulgaris, which is the most common medicinal mistletoe plant in Brazil. It is used in folk medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent and for cleaning skin wounds. The researchers, who […]

(Natural News) Antioxidants are beneficial substances that boost the immune system and protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Stress, pollution, and other environmental factors trigger the production of free radicals, which are unstable molecules that contribute to the development of diseases and premature aging. The body produces its own antioxidants, but excessive exposure to […]

(Natural News) Jellyfish are ubiquitous creatures that can be found in the deep sea and in surface waters. Many beachgoers consider them pests because they sting people and can shut down beaches. Some industries also suffer economic losses whenever there is a jellyfish bloom. However, these small and seemingly innocent creatures may soon become more than just pests. […]

(Natural News) Italian researchers revealed in a recent article published in the Journal of Neurology the case of a 75-year-old man with Parkinson’s disease whose symptoms dramatically recovered after following a three-month gluten-free diet. The researchers reported that while celiac disease is often associated with gastrointestinal complaints, it also has neurological symptoms. Aside from causing gut and intestinal problems, wheat intolerance […]

(Natural News) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder; it affects up to 20 percent of the global population at any given time. In a study published in Chinese Medicine, researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Medicine and Indiana University School of Medicine suggested using a form of heat therapy called moxibustion […]

(Natural News) The Arctic root is a plant in the Crassulaceae family that thrives in cold regions. In traditional medicine, it is known as Rhodiola rosea. Rhodiola is used in many natural treatments thanks to its abundance in natural compounds that exhibit medicinal properties. Researchers from China reported that rhodiola has neuroprotective activity after investigating one its most active […]

(Natural News) The ancient Japanese believed that ashitaba leaves can cure several ailments, hence the ashitaba plant played a significant role in Japanese traditional medicine. They used preparations made with ashitaba leaves to treat ailments like heartburn, stomach ulcer, high blood pressure, hay fever, gout, and constipation. Modern science has now confirmed that the herb native to […]

(Natural News) Liquid water had long since deserted the surface of Mars, leaving only the faint marks of its passage in the form of dried-out channels, lake-beds, and valleys. But researchers said that the Red Planet might harbor flowing water hundreds of meters underground. Previous studies have indicated that the Martian south pole contained lakes […]

(Natural News) “Back to the basics” is a buzzword phrase that’s been getting a lot of traction these days, especially when it comes to eating habits. Those who lived in ancient times, of course, did not eat processed food, and they lived off what they could grow (or hunt). For those interested in understanding what […]

(Natural News) Some of the most effective cancer-fighting compounds are found in plants. Researchers from Colombia investigated the antitumor activities of extracts obtained from Caesalpinia spinosa, commonly known as spiny holdback tree, to see if they can be used as an adjuvant to conventional chemotherapy medications. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Cancer stem cells (CSC) […]