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09/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A traditional medicine from Myanmar could hold the key to newer and better influenza treatments

In past studies, the coralbush (Jatropha multifida), a medicinal plant from Myanmar (Burma), has been reported to contain antimicrobial, antimalarial, and anti-tumor activities. However, its anti-use to fight influenza had not yet been proven. Therefore, researchers at the Tokushima Bunri University, University of Toyama, and the University of Yangon evaluated the anti-influenza activity of the coralbush […]

09/07/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Researchers say this novel herbal powder suspension could treat depression naturally

A novel herbal compound made from jujube and lilies could be used to naturally treat depression, according to researchers from Anhui Medical University. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at a novel treatment called ziziphi spinosae lily powder suspension, which is made from dried jujube seeds (Semen Ziziphi spinosae) and lily bulbs, […]

09/06/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Prevent periodontal disease with the myrobalan, a native fruit of South Asia

You don’t hear a lot of talk about periodontal disease, but it is actually more common than you may think. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine discusses how the ethanol extracts of the myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) (EETC) can be used to remedy the problem. Periodontal disease is a broad term referring […]

08/27/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Clinical trial using magic mushrooms to treat depression gets go-ahead from FDA

The FDA has just granted U.S. approval to a life sciences startup in London to use the psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms in a trial for treating depression. The startup, Compass Pathways, was launched just two years ago with the backing of Peter Thiel. The trial is a phase IIB study of various dosages […]

08/16/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Specific bioactive proteins nourish the blood vessels and help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

A study on bioactive peptides could have wide-ranging benefits in supporting overall cardiovascular health. In particular, bioactive peptides have the potential to be used in treating endothelial dysfunction, a condition which might lead to cardiovascular diseases if left unchecked, according to researchers from the University of Alberta. The review, published in Food Science and Human Wellness, provided […]

07/22/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The neuroprotective potential of rhubarb in treating traumatic brain injury

Chinese researchers examined the neuroprotective ability of Rhein, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) derived from the rhubarb plant. Following their recent animal study, they reported that Rhein was able to protect the brain tissues of rats from oxidative symptoms associated with traumatic brain injuries. Their study was supported by the Central South University. They published their […]

03/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Danger debunked: Study finds no evidence of marijuana use harming the kidneys

Healthy users of medical and recreational marijuana will be relieved to hear about the results of a massive study published in The American Journal of Medicine. The researchers found no evidence that linked the occasional and light use of the drug to ill effects on kidney function, reported an AlphaGalileo article. The most widely-used illicit drug in […]

03/06/2017 / By Natural News Editors

The chemistry behind cannabinoids explains how CBDs are saving lives

Scientists are finally beginning to uncover some of the chemical mechanisms underlying the powerful medical benefits of marijuana and its cannabinoid compounds. The breakthrough came with the discovery of the body’s endocannabinoid system, a biological system based around signaling molecules highly similar to many of the phytocannabinoid (plant-based cannabinoid) compounds found in marijuana (cannabis). Cannabinoid […]

02/10/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Report: Appendicitis surgery “not needed” in 75% of cases

When most people think of appendicitis, they also think of appendectomy — or the removal of the appendix. For years, removing the tiny organ has been something of a standard procedure in the treatment of appendicitis. But new research shows that surgery is often not necessary. Appendicitis is characterized by abdominal pain, primarily on the […]

01/27/2017 / By Daniel Barker

Big Pharma’s synthetic cannabis pills are killing people … yet authentic marijuana is still criminalized

Leave it to Big Pharma to find a way to turn a natural, effective, plant-based healing substance into something patentable and deadly. That’s right; the guys in the pharmaceutical labs are so desperate to develop a drug that delivers the same therapeutic benefits as cannabis – under their own exclusive money-making patent, of course – […]

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