Some of this works. Some of it does not. We tell you which.

Most writing about natural health is either uncritical enthusiasm or blanket dismissal. Neither is much use when you are standing in a pharmacy aisle trying to decide what to buy.

We read the research and report it plainly, including when the honest answer is that nobody knows yet.

Evidence index

A sample of what we mean. Strength of evidence, not popularity.

GingerZingiber officinale Nausea. Some support in pregnancy; uncertain for chemotherapy and after surgery; mostly not helpful for motion sickness Read the evidence

Depends on
the cause

HoneyMel Short-term cough relief, mainly studied in children. Not for babies under 1 Read the evidence

Limited
support

Peppermint oilMentha × piperita Abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome

Reasonably
supported

St John's wortHypericum perforatum Mild depression, with serious drug interactions

Supported
but risky

EchinaceaEchinacea purpurea Preventing or shortening the common cold

Mixed and
inconsistent

Colloidal silverArgentum colloidale Marketed for infection and immunity

No support,
known harm

The last entry is why this site exists. Colloidal silver has no demonstrated benefit for any condition and can permanently discolour the skin. It still sells well. Popularity is not evidence, and a site that only ever says yes is not telling you anything.

Topic

Cough & cold

What the trials and health services say about common remedies.

Does Honey Help a Cough? What the Trials Found

A 2018 Cochrane review, NHS advice, who should not have honey, and when to see a doctor.

Topic

Digestion & nausea

Which remedies for an upset stomach have research behind them.

Ginger for Nausea: How Strong Is the Evidence?

Pregnancy, chemotherapy, surgery and motion sickness, plus safety limits.

About this site

Natural Remedy Daily is written and reviewed by our editorial team. We cite published research and official health guidance where claims are made, and we say so when the evidence is weak or absent.

How we write

We list the sources behind every article.
We say when evidence is limited or more research is needed.
We do not give medical advice or recommend products.