Botanical Medicine
Willow Bark: More Than Pain Relief
Willow bark has been used for thousands of years to treat pain and inflammation in both China and Europe. It’s so effective, in fact, that its active pain-reliving constituent, salicin, was used to develop aspirin in the 19th century. Today, the venerable plant is still used to treat lower backRead
Breakthrough Results with MCP for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in men. While there have been several diagnostic and treatment advancements in recent years, the options for men with biochemically relapsed prostate cancer (BRPC), an aggressive form of the disease, have historically been limited — until now. According toRead
Turmeric Works as Well as Drugs for Treating Indigestion
Turmeric, the spice that gives curry its yellow color, has been as an herbal remedy for nearly 4,000 years. Its active component, curcumin, is an anti-inflammatory that has been recommended for everything from gallstones to arthritis. Previous research has indicated that it shows therapeutic potential in the treatment of digestiveRead
What Is The Endocannabinoid System and Why Should You Care About It?
Chapter 1 from 2018 Edition: The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, or treat any disease. Always work with your personal healthcare provider. To keep your mind healthy, your joints strong, your mood calm, and your digestiveRead
Study Finds Most Saw Palmetto Supplements Fall Short
A study in the Journal of Urology Open Plus found that only 7 out of 28 saw palmetto supplements met the potency standards to address symptoms of enlarged prostate.
A Promising Herbal Therapy for Patients with SIBO
Could there be natural support for patients with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? SIBO is characterized by a higher concentration of bacteria exceeding 100,000 colony-forming units per mL of fluid in the proximal jejunum. It can cause symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, and malnutrition. SIBORead
Peppermint Essential Oil Eases Pain After Heart Surgery
A new study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care finds that an aromatherapeutic treatment with peppermint essential oil can help ease post-surgery pain.
Ginger for Pain Relief: 5 Supporting Studies
One of the most widely known and respected herbal remedies, ginger has been a go-to for pain relief for thousands of years.
White Willow Bark for Pain: 2 Supporting Studies
Extracts of the bark of trees from the genus Salix, more commonly known as willow, have been used to treat pain and inflammation for thousands of years. From the time of Hippocrates in ancient Greece down through the centuries in China and Europe to today’s health food stores, it hasRead
Boswellia for Pain: 3 Supporting Studies
Steeped in tradition, the time-tested herb Boswellia serrata, aka Frankincense, has shown promise for non-addictive pain relief in numerous studies.
