herbal medicine
10/18/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Rosemary can be used to enhance memory in university students
Rosemary, known for its distinct fragrance, can also improve memory according to a recent study, proving that the herb’s effects on your brain go beyond making food more appetizing. The study, published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, sought to understand how rosemary affected university students in terms of their memory, the incidence of anxiety […]
10/07/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Natural remedies for OCD are just as effective as Big Pharma’s risky psychiatric drugs
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects more than two percent of the population. At first glance, this might not seem like much but OCD is the fourth most commonly occurring mental health issue. There are existing prescription drugs and behavioral treatments for patients with OCD. However, studies have shown that natural remedies are just as effective as […]
09/07/2018
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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, […]
06/29/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Traditional Amazonian medicine, ayahuasca, found to be a safe alternative treatment for depression
Depression is a common and serious medical illness that affects how you feel, act, or perform. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 16 million adults in the U.S. had at least one depressive episode in 2012. Meanwhile, 350 million people worldwide suffer from the condition. With these overwhelming statistics and the seeming ineffective […]
01/22/2018
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By Russel Davis
A radish-like plant from India proven to effectively relieve depression symptoms
A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that ethanolic extracts obtained from Raphanus caudatus L., more commonly known as rat-tail radish or tail-pod radish, may hold potential in alleviating depression. A team of Pakistani researchers examined the effects of the plant extracts on male albino mice as part of the study. The […]
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