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An Herbal Remedy for Binge Drinking?

A cure for binge drink may be found in a humble root. According to a new study, herbal medicine may hold the key to prevent excessive alcohol consumption. Components found in the root of the Chinese herb kudzu could possibly reduce exc [...]

Posted On : May, 18 2012 | Comments : 0

Herbal remedy used to treat kidney ailments causes kidney ai...

A plant known as "birthwort," popular in Asian and European herbal medicine for hundreds of years, causes kidney failure and cancer. Dan Vergano at USA Today digs into the fascinating medical detective work that solved this myst [...]

Posted On : Apr, 18 2012 | Comments : 0

The homeopathic remedy taking the fashion and sports worlds ...

What is arnica and how is it used? David Hobbs, an integrative medicine specialist and licensed acupuncturist at Piedmont Healthcare’s Cancer Wellness Center, explains that “arnica is a plant-based compound that comes from [...]

Posted On : Oct, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Paliasa: A herbal remedy for liver trouble

The people of South Sulawesi are fond of paliasa, popularly known as the guest tree. For generations, they have used paliasa, an evergreen also known as Kleinhovia hospital, to cure liver disorders such as hepatitis, by boiling its [...]

Posted On : Jun, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Homeopathic Insomnia Remedy No Match For Antarctic Summer (V...

There was so much interest in the homeopathy challenge I posted about Monday that I wanted to get some more information for you on how things went down. Michael Marshall at the Merseyside Skeptics Society, the organizer of the d [...]

Posted On : Feb, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Herbal cold remedy from Iceland

SagaMedica’s online store has launched “SagaVita”, a herbal cold remedy made from Icelandic angelica herb; the same plant Vikings used in herbal medicine a thousand years ago. There are absolutely, and without a doubt, [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

Herbal remedy with a modern touch

Just as ginseng is synonymous with Korea, temulawak or Java turmeric is a natural medical treasure native to Indonesia. As part of Indonesia’s centuries-old traditional healing practices, temulawak has long been used. As an anti-infl [...]

Posted On : Nov, 25 2009 | Comments : 0

Herbal Fever Remedy

Use:Cold, Fever.Ingredients 1 ounce dried Elder Flowers 1 ounce dried Peppermint Leaves ½ pint distilled water Procedure Mix the herbs. Place in a quart saucepan. Pour 1/2 pints of distilled boiling water over it. Cover and allo [...]

Posted On : Jul, 02 2009 | Comments : 0

Arthritis remedy theory for death

An over-the-counter remedy may have caused the death of a 64-year-old engineer from liver failure, a fatal accident inquiry has heard.Norman Ferrie, from Invergowrie, Perthshire, died within two months of starting to take glucosamine tablet [...]

Posted On : Dec, 12 2007 | Comments : 0

A promising new treatment for malaria is based on an ancient...

Malaria kills as many as three million people each year, mostly children. Johns Hopkins researchers report that they have developed a drug that cured malaria in mice. The synthetic compound is related to an ancient Chinese remedy, derived f [...]

Posted On : Jul, 20 2007 | Comments : 0

Sore Throat Remedy

If you can not stand hot stuff, Vinegar or other acidic substances (like lemon) are nearly as effective as pungent gargles. The strong acidic pH kills germs. Acidic Gargle: Vinegar like the Apple Cider and Pickle juice are very effectiv [...]

Posted On : May, 30 2007 | Comments : 0

Garlic is not remedy for cholesterol, Researchers.

Contrary to the widespread conviction, garlic does not lower cholesterol of human body. This was shown by new study published in Arcchives of Internal medicine. The study was led by Dr. Christopher Gardner at the Stanford Prevention [...]