(Natural News) Coconut is a popular health-promoting and versatile medicinal food that provides a variety of  benefits, including boosting heart health, reducing stress, and preventing brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Now, recent research suggests that coconut, specifically coconut oil, has antifungal properties as well. A study published in the American Society of Microbiology’s journal mSphere found that […]

(Natural News) One of the greatest challenges facing modern medicine today is antibiotic resistance. Almost a century since Penicillin was first discovered in strains of mold, medical science has isolated thousands of defensive, antibiotic compounds from microbes. These bio-active microbial metabolites have been mass produced as antibiotics to help humans fight infections. Because the human […]

(Natural News) Experts say there are over 600 disorders of the nervous system. These include epilepsy, brain tumors, cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), among others. Many of these emerge during childhood, and some can be diagnosed at birth. Oriental herbal medicine has been widely used in treating neurological disorders […]

(Natural News) Wanting to have a baby is the most natural desire in the world. For many, fulfilling that desire is as simple as trying to conceive for a few months, falling pregnant, and delivering a healthy baby nine months later. For millions of other couples, however, the quest to have a baby of their […]

(Natural News) A recent study has suggested that supplementing with mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) and Indian bay leaf (Cinnamomum tamala) may enhance muscle strength. Using both an animal model and a clinical trial on adult human males, researchers from India examined the effects of the plant extracts on muscle strength and endurance. Earlier studies have linked the […]

(Natural News) Research has found that traditional medicine could hold the key to managing asthma, especially in patients with upper airway disease. In a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a team of scientists from Japan revealed that Shin’iseihaito, a herbal medicine traditionally used in Japanese medicine, can potentially reduce the incidence […]

(Natural News) Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum), also known as lingzhi mushrooms, are commonly used in traditional medicine to address various health conditions. According to research data, the potent mushrooms can also be used to boost the immune system. Researchers believe that reishi mushrooms have powerful antiviral properties that can help strengthen the immune system. Consuming the […]

(Natural News) Eating certain types of foods can have different effects on your body. For instance, regularly eating food items that contain purines can increase the production of uric acid in your body. If this uric acid builds up in your joints and crystallizes, it can result in gout flare-ups. Fortunately, eating food other items, […]

(Natural News) Allergies are a recurring health problem that cannot be cured, only alleviated. Traditional medicine systems prescribe a number of herbal remedies that include royal jelly and green propolis. Japanese researchers investigated the means by which these natural products can improve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. One of the most important molecules involved in […]

(Natural News) Traditional schools of medicine, such as Ayurveda and Unani, make use of plants to combat various health problems. One commonly used plant in these schools of medicine is the Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). A study, published in Herbal Medicine: Open Access, reviewed available literature regarding the uses of Gotu Kola in treating different […]