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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
06/11/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Extract from Caesalpinia mimosoides leaves can improve longevity and resistance to oxidative stress
Researchers from China, Germany and Thailand examined the antioxidant activity of Caesalpinia mimosoides extracts using Caenorhabditis elegans as model organism. The results of their study was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. C. mimosoides is a vegetable consumed in Thailand that exhibits antioxidant properties in vitro. However, its antioxidant and anti-aging activities in vivo have not […]
06/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the vasolidatory benefits of Rosmarinic acid
In this study, researchers from different universities in Thailand evaluated the effects of acute and chronic rosmarinic acid treatment on blood pressure and skeletal muscle glucose transport in angiotensin II-induced hypertensive rats. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Herbs that belong to the Lamiaceae (mint) family, such as rosemary, sage, basil […]
06/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Morus alba (white mulberry) extracts can be used to suppress appetite and manage body weight
Researchers from the U.S. and South Korea ability of flavonoids from Morus alba (white mulberry) to inhibit cannabinoid (CB1) ligand binding and suppress appetite in rats and obese mice. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The global prevalence of obesity is increasing, making the disease a global burden with limited treatment options. […]
06/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the anti-cancer potential of the Rhus trilobata (sourberry) herb
Mexican researchers evaluated the biological activity of Rhus trilobata (skunkbush sumac or sourberry) against colorectal adenocarcinoma cells, determined its acute toxicity and analyzed its phytochemical composition. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. R. trilobata (RHTR) is native to Mexico and is traditionally used as an alternative medicine for several types of […]
06/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Solanum surattense and its hepatoprotective activity against oxidative stress
Researchers from Saudi Arabia and Sudan evaluated the antioxidant, anti-apoptotic and hepatoprotective potential of Solanum surattense (thorny nightshade) leaves total ethanol-extract (SSEE). Their findings were published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. More than 35 plants native to Saudi Arabia are traditionally used to treat liver disorders, but most of them lack scientific validation. The researchers […]
05/28/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Sea buckthorn leaf and twig extracts found to have antioxidant and anticoagulant activities
Sea buckthorn (Elaeagnus rhamnoides) is a thorny, fruit-bearing tree that’s native to Asia and Europe. It usually grows in high altitude mountain areas but can also be found along rocky shorelines. Today, sea buckthorn is cultivated on a large scale in China and Russia while different varieties of it are grown in European countries like Estonia, Finland and […]
05/25/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Cannabis plant contains molecules that are 30 times more effective at reducing inflammation than aspirin
Conditions that cause chronic pain can be difficult to deal with. Severe and persistent pain not only affects a person’s ability to perform his daily tasks, it also reduces his quality of life. Often, physicians prescribe strong opioids that can block pain receptors in the brain to help patients get pain relief. However, the use […]
05/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The health benefits of antioxidant-rich black pepper and piperine
Of the many spices that are staples of a perfect pantry, one stands out as the “king of spices.” Black pepper, a condiment made by grinding the dried berries of the flowering plant Piper nigrum, is used in a lot of cuisines to add a mildly spicy flavor to foods. Next to salt, pepper is the most […]
05/19/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Fatty oils from Chinese medicine demonstrate anti-cancer properties
Humans have used herbs as medicine for thousands of years. Besides those that have also found use in the kitchen, some of the most well-known medicinal herbs are those used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). These herbs have been extensively studied because of their beneficial properties, which could treat a wide variety of diseases. It is […]
05/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Polysaccharides from ginseng berries demonstrate strong immune-enhancing effects
Ginseng is known worldwide as a medicinal herb that increases longevity. The root of this short, slow-growing plant is its most used part, as the ginseng root is abundant in bioactive compounds called ginsenosides. Ginsenosides are responsible for many of ginseng’s medicinal properties. According to research, ginsenosides are triterpene glycosides or saponins with numerous biological activities, including […]
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