(Natural News) Betulinic acid is a naturally occurring compound that can be found in the outer bark of various trees, particularly that of the white birch tree (Betula pubescens). It is classified as a triterpenoid and has demonstrated a wide range of beneficial properties in numerous studies. Among the many activities of betulinic acid, the most notable […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers at the Southern Medical University in China investigated the effects of betulinic acid on human hepatic stellate cells in vitro and C57BL/6 mice in vivo. Their findings were published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. The researchers explored how betulinic acid affects the expression of alpha smooth muscle actin and […]

(Natural News) Antrodia cinnamomea, also known as camphor fungus, is a parasitic fungus that thrives in the inner cavity of Cinnamomum kanehirae, a tree endemic to Taiwan. It is considered a medicinal mushroom and is used by Taiwanese people to treat liver disease, in particular, liver injury caused by excessive alcohol drinking. In a recent study, researchers from National […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from National Taiwan Normal University investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of Antrodia cinnamomea, a medicinal mushroom in Taiwan, and the molecular mechanisms underlying its activity. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. A. cinnamomea is widely used in Taiwan to prevent or treat liver disease. The […]

(Natural News) Poor man’s ginseng or Gynostemma pentaphyllum is an herb that is native to South East Asia. The ancient Chinese believed that it could prolong life so they called it the “herb of immortality.” But poor man’s ginseng doesn’t just promote longevity, it also treats damaged liver. In a recent study published in The American Journal of […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Shuguang Hospital in China investigated the mechanisms underlying the ability of gypenosides (GPs) – the predominant component of Gynostemma pentaphyllum or poor man’s ginseng – to ameliorate liver fibrosis. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. GP is known to exert antifibrotic effects. The […]

(Natural News) The solution to parasitic infections lies in adding more bacteria to your body. Researchers from Egypt and Saudi Arabia studied the effects of probiotic or yogurt supplementation on oxidative stress and liver fibrosis in mice caused by the parasite Schistosoma mansoni. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Schistosomiasis is the […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Saudi Arabia and Egypt evaluated the effects of probiotic or yogurt supplementation on oxidative stress and hepatic fibrosis in mice induced by the parasite Schistosoma mansoni. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection caused by water-borne parasitic flatworms S. mansoni. Considerable morbidity, mortality, and […]

(Natural News) The liver, the largest organ in the body, is responsible for more than 300 crucial metabolic functions. This is why taking care of your liver is very important. One of the best ways to keep it healthy is to take silymarin supplements, according to a study in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The […]

(Natural News) Confronted by the threat of liver fibrosis, Pakistani researchers looked for antioxidant treatments that could amend part of the damage to the liver. They reported that the leaves of the arrowleaf dock (Rumex hastatus) contain compounds that could prevent the onset of the serious condition. Liver fibrosis ensues when the organs sustain damage from toxic […]