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06/23/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Compound in horny goat weed can promote cartilage repair

An osteochondral defect refers to a focal area of damage that affects the cartilage as well as the bone under it. It is usually caused by trauma, articular inflammation or articular deterioration. Because of the poor regenerative ability of articular cartilage, osteochondral defects are tricky to deal with. Modern treatment strategies for osteochondral defects mainly […]

06/23/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

A closer look at the anti-diabetic properties of flavonoids found in traditional Chinese medicine

Researchers from China systematically summarized the results of studies on flavonoids from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with anti-diabetic properties. Their review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders marked by high blood sugar levels. Approximately four percent of people around the world suffer from […]

06/19/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

A natural treatment for superbugs, thanks to traditional remedies from Cameroon

The use of traditional medicine is prevalent in many developing countries, thanks to it being accessible and reliable, as well as affordable. Of the many ailments traditional remedies address, infectious diseases caused by fungal or bacterial pathogens are among the most common. In Cameroon, a large portion of the population considers natural remedies as their primary source […]

06/18/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Investigating the antioxidant and liver-protective properties of Surattense nightshade

According to research, around 100 different species of medicinal plants have been documented in Saudi Arabia. Among them, at least 35 were confirmed to be natural remedies traditionally used to treat liver disorders. Some of the most notable ones include Acacia mellifera (black thorn), Aerva javanica (kapok bush), Atriplex subrecta (sprawling saltbush) and Solanum surattense (Surattense nightshade), which are all […]

06/17/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers confirm the antiplasmodial effects of bellyache bush on malaria-infected mice

Malaria is an infectious disease that can be fatal if not treated promptly. It is caused by certain species of parasites from the genus Plasmodium, which are known to infect Anopheles mosquitoes. These parasites mix with the insect’s saliva and can be transmitted to humans if they get bitten by an infected mosquito. Five Plasmodium parasites are known […]