Black Cumin: An Ancient Remedy Revisited
by Karyn Maier Black cumin (Nigella sativa) is a member of the buttercup family that produces edible flowers and seeds that lend a...
Hops Deters Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
by Karyn Maier Hops, an herb in the cannabis family that has been used to lend bitter flavor to beer for centuries, has been shown to...
Pycnogenol Eases Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A new peer-reviewed pilot study shows that daily supplementation with 150 mg of Pycnogenol may reduce symptoms associated with...
Chinese Herb Combination Kills COVID
New research shows that a patented combination of herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine inhibits SARS-CoV-2 cells from penetrating...
Put Insomnia to Bed with Valerian Root
Valerian is a flowering perennial in the honeysuckle family native to Europe and Asia. Its name is taken from the Latin word valere,...
Plant Compounds Inhibit Key SARS-CoV-2 Enzyme
Plants use certain chemical compounds to ward off disease. According to a new study conducted by plant biologists at North Carolina State...
Pain Relief from Cannabis Flavonoids
Cannabis flavonoids, collectively referred to as cannflavin, are gaining attention from Canadian scientists as a potential therapy to...
Fig Hormone Improves Blood Sugar Levels
According to researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia, abscisic acid (ABA) from standardized fig extract improves insulin...
Does Your Olive Oil Help to Fight Cancer?
It's fairly common knowledge by now that olive oil is good for you. It contains healthy fats and antioxidants that can help to reduce the...
Cilantro May Help to Prevent Seizures
Cilantro is the Spanish word that refers to the leafy portions of Coriandrum sativum, a member of the parsley family. (The seeds are the...
