(Natural News) A team of researchers from Korea Food Research Institute and the University of Science & Technology in South Korea suggests that five-flavor fruit (Schisandra chinensis) can be used as a therapeutic agent for the prevention of steatosis or fatty liver. The researchers assessed the effects of five-flavor fruit extract on fatty liver in […]

(Natural News) Linden tree is a tall, leafy, deciduous tree commonly seen throughout Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Throughout the years, people have used various parts of the tree  —  such as its flowers, inner bark, and leaves — for medicinal purposes, mostly in the forms of tinctures, teas, and other beverages. The two most […]

(Natural News) Today, more and more people have become interested in the use of medicinal herbs. One of the most commonly known herbal medicines today is red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), also known as Chinese sage or danshen. For centuries, red sage is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has been widely used for the treatment […]

(Natural News) Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) are most commonly eaten during Thanksgiving. However, you should learn to enjoy these fruits all year long because they offer many health benefits. One of these is improved oral health. A new study reports that cranberries can help fight inflammation due to gingivitis. The study, which was published in the […]

(Natural News) Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic inflammatory disease without a known cause. Chronic inflammation increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers found that Chinese yam (Dioscorea batatas) bark can be used as a natural […]

(Natural News) Throughout the years, the number of people becoming obese has dramatically increased — so much so that it has been declared as a worldwide epidemic. Since 1975, the number of obese people worldwide has tripled. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 1.9 billion adults in 2016 were obese, while there were more […]

(Natural News) Drinking alcohol has become a part of the lives of many people. Some drink to celebrate, while others drink when they’re feeling down. In some people, alcohol has even become a part of their diet. However, despite alcohol consumption being normalized, its side effects are undeniable. A study carried out by Indian researchers suggest […]

(Natural News) Kava kava is a traditional medicine widely used in the Pacific, especially for anxiety relief. In a literature review, scientists from Grand Valley State University in Michigan supported this claim, noting the plant’s safety and efficacy in improving symptoms of anxiety, if used for less than eight weeks. A lot of people suffer from […]

(Natural News) The field elm (Ulmus campestris) is already known for its many health benefits. But according to a recent study in the journal Phyotherapie, it has more to offer — in particular, in protecting the body from liver damage, gastric ulcer, and blood pressure problems. The study, conducted by Algerian and French researchers, found that […]

(Natural News) Researchers from South Korea report that red ginseng (Panax ginseng) can be used as a natural treatment for acne. In their study, which was published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, they identified the active ingredients of red ginseng, compared its antimicrobial effects to other substances, and determined its potential efficacy as a natural treatment […]