Ancient Herb May Help Fight Extreme Tiredness in New Study
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herb called Dendrobium officinale on rats experiencing chronic fatigue caused by stress, poor sleep, and irregular …
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A Flower Plant May Help Protect Eyes in Diabetes
Researchers studied how a plant called Coreopsis tinctoria (also known as plains coreopsis) might help protect the eyes of people with diabetes. Diabetic …
Read MoreWhy a Philippine Plant Didn't Help Gut Bacteria as Expected
Scientists tested a traditional Philippine plant called Odontosoria biflora to see if it could help grow beneficial gut bacteria called Akkermansia …
Read MoreAncient Seed Oil May Help Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Researchers studied perilla seed oil, a traditional Asian herb supplement, to understand how it helps lower cholesterol and improve fat metabolism in the body. …
Read MoreBelly Massage May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes Like Medicine
Researchers tested a traditional belly massage technique called Mo-Rubbing on mice with type 2 diabetes. They found that the massage worked almost as well as a …
Read MoreCan Natural Plant Compounds Help Hearts Damaged by Severe Infections?
When a severe infection spreads through the body, it can damage the heart muscle and make it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively. This condition, …
Read MoreAncient Plant Extracts Show Promise for Reducing Lung Inflammation
Researchers tested extracts from eight plants that have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years to see if they could reduce inflammation in …
Read MoreSea Buckthorn Leaves May Be a Hidden Source of B Vitamins
Researchers developed a new method to extract and measure B vitamins from sea buckthorn leaves, a plant used in traditional medicine. Using advanced laboratory …
Read MorePlant Root Extract Shows Promise for Weight Loss in Study
Researchers tested a plant extract from Peucedanum japonicum root on mice eating a high-fat diet to see if it could help with weight gain and fatty liver …
Read MoreCan Mushroom Drinks Really Make You Healthier?
Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Scientists are now studying whether …
Read MoreAncient Acupuncture Technique May Help Lower Cholesterol in New Study
Researchers tested whether a traditional acupuncture technique called electroacupuncture could help mice with high cholesterol and unhealthy fat levels in …
Read MoreAncient Tree Leaves Fight Bacteria and Pain Better Than Expected
Scientists studied moringa leaves, a plant used for centuries in traditional medicine, to see if it really works. They found that a special extract from these …
Read MoreTwo Types of Mulberry Plants Fight Germs Better Than Expected
Researchers in the United Arab Emirates studied two types of mulberry plants to see what healthy nutrients and germ-fighting powers they have. They tested …
Read MoreAcupuncture May Help Reduce Kidney Damage in Diabetic Rats
Researchers tested whether a traditional acupuncture technique called tiaolipiwei could help protect kidneys in rats with diabetes-related kidney disease. They …
Read MoreA Plant Compound May Help Your Gut Absorb Nutrients Better
Researchers tested 99 traditional plant medicines to see which ones help the intestines absorb glutamine, an amino acid important for gut health. They …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Bones Heal Better in People With Diabetes
Researchers tested a plant called Alstonia boonei to see if it could help bones heal in diabetic rats. The plant has been used in traditional medicine for …
Read MoreHow Different Countries Check if Herbal Medicines Are Safe and Real
Herbal medicines are used by billions of people worldwide, but not all countries check their quality the same way. Researchers compared how six …
Read MoreWhat's Really Inside Shilajit? Scientists Decode This Ancient Supplement
Researchers analyzed shilajit, a sticky substance found in mountain rocks that's been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Using advanced laboratory …
Read More10 Wild Plants Could Be Nature's Medicine Cabinet and Food Source
Researchers studied ten wild plants used in traditional medicine in India to understand what nutrients and healing compounds they contain. They tested leaves, …
Read MoreWhy Hispanic Immigrants Use More Herbs and Supplements
Researchers in Indiana surveyed 62 Hispanic and Latino immigrants to understand what herbs, spices, and supplements they use and why. They found that women and …
Read MoreChinese Herb May Help Brain Function After Poor Sleep
Scientists tested whether a traditional Chinese herb called Danshen could help rats think better after being sleep-deprived for 21 days. They found that rats …
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