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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
07/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the health benefits of African plants and spices
According to studies, up to 80 percent of people in developing countries use complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs). In fact, CAMs are the most widespread sources of medicine worldwide. When it comes to treating bacterial and fungal skin infections, essential oils are the CAMs of choice. Known for their potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, some essential […]
07/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Benefits of flavanol supplementation in treating obesity
Researchers at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Ohio State University evaluated the preventive effects of grape seed and pine bark flavanol supplementation in the context of a high-fat diet (HFD). Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Weight gain and obesity are associated with increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. According to studies, dietary flavanols […]
07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crescent-cup liverwort shows promise as a treatment for diabetes
Crescent-cup liverwort, scientifically known as Lunularia cruciata is a small, non-vascular plant that’s native to the region around the Mediterranean. Named for the shape of its cups — structures that contain cells called gemmae that enable it to reproduce asexually — crescent-cup liverwort is a forest dweller that germinates on moist surfaces. Together with mosses and hornworts, liverworts […]
07/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cannabidiol treatment found to reduce PTSD symptoms
In this study, American researchers examined the clinical benefit of cannabidiol (CBD) for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. CBD is a non-psychotomimetic cannabinoid compound that can be found in plants from the genus Cannabis. Preclinical studies suggest that CBD has a beneficial […]
07/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the antimicrobial properties of essential oils from Cameroonian spices
Researchers at the University of Dschang in Cameroon evaluated the chemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial activity of essential oils from four spices native to Cameroon. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Using hydrodistillation, the researchers extracted essential oils from the seeds of four Cameroonian spices, namely, Aframomum citratum […]
07/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The leaves of dyer’s mulberry can protect against staph infections
The Atlantic Forest is home to some 20,000 plant species, which, according to scientists, are excellent sources of useful natural products. However, the biological activities of these plant products have mostly been unexplored. The tree called dyer’s mulberry (Maclura tinctoria) is one of the many understudied species that grow in the Atlantic Forest. It is well-known for producing fustic, the […]
07/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Phytochemical analysis of the essential oils of Lithuanian H. arenarium
Researchers at the State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology in Lithuania analyzed the chemical composition of essential oils obtained from the inflorescences and leaves of local Helichrysum arenarium (dwarf everlast). Their findings were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. The phytochemical composition of essential oils from H. arenarium plants growing in Lithuanian forests and […]
07/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Comparing the phytochemical composition and pharmacological properties of naturally grown and in vitro grown Lunularia cruciata
Indian researchers compared the pharmacological properties and phytochemical composition of naturally grown and in vitro grown Lunularia cruciata (crescent-cup liverwort). Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Investigations on the beneficial properties and components of bryophytes have long been neglected because of the difficulty of collecting ample amounts of samples, the […]
07/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Scientists identify components responsible for the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of pine essential oils
Pine trees are some of the most well-known and recognizable plants in the world. Research suggests that over a hundred different species of pine trees exist, and most of them have recorded medicinal uses. In different parts of the world, the needles, bark and resin of various pine trees are used as natural remedies for […]
07/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers examine the antistaphylococcal activities of Maclura tinctoria
Brazilian researchers evaluated the antimicrobial activity of 90 extracts derived from native Atlantic Forest trees against the bacterial pathogen, Staphylococcus aureus. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The Atlantic Forest, which extends along the entire Brazilian coast, is home to 20,000 plant species. These species are sources of natural products whose […]
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