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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
04/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Research suggests that medicinal herbs green chiretta and ashwagandha are good sources of phytochemicals
Since ancient times, various herbs have been used by traditional healers to treat ailments that afflict both humans and animals. The medicinal properties of these herbs come from their phytonutrient content, which they produce to either aid in metabolism or as a byproduct of the said process. Phytonutrients are mainly classified into carotenoids and polyphenols. Carotenoids are […]
04/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Extract from leaves of Vernonia colorata found to have potent anti-microbial effects
Vernonia colorata, commonly known as bitterleaf or lowveld tree vernonia, is a small, flowering shrub that’s native to Africa. It is widely used in African countries as a treatment for various ailments. In fact, bitterleaf has demonstrated strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity in several studies. In an article published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology, researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of […]
04/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Scientists regard sorghum as a potential therapeutic agent against atherosclerosis
Sorghum bicolor, commonly known as great millet, is a cereal grain that belongs to the grass family, Poaceae. It is considered a major food crop in Africa, where it likely originated, and is now cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It is highly valued in hot and arid regions because it is resistant to heat […]
04/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers look into the quality control constraint of Guizotia abyssinica
In this study, researchers at the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Ayurveda in India examined the pharmacognostic, physicochemical and phytochemical characteristics of Guizotia abyssinica. Their findings were published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. G. abyssinica, also known as niger seeds or ramtil, is a branched herb with an erect, stout stem. Its seeds are a rich source of oil with a high nutritional index. Traditionally, the powder made […]
04/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The health benefits of berberine, a staple in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine
Berberine is a compound found in various medicinal plants. It is extensively studied by scientists because many of its properties are beneficial to human health. In fact, berberine has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Berberine can be obtained from many sources, such as the Chinese medicinal herb called […]
04/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Pepper-rosmarin essential oil found to effectively treat fungal disease in maize
The fungus Bipolaris maydis is a plant pathogen known for causing Southern corn leaf blight in maize. Southern corn leaf blight causes elongated lesions in corn leaves which can merge to kill large areas of corn leaf tissue. This impairs the ability of corn to perform photosynthesis, leading to increased stalk rots and reduced crop yield. In […]
04/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Assessing the qualitative phytochemistry of Andrographis paniculata and Withania somnifera leaf extracts
Indian researchers investigated the phytochemical composition and estimated the total phenolic content of leaf extracts obtained from Andrographis paniculata and Withania somnifera. Their findings were published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. A. paniculata (green chiretta) and W. somnifera (ashwagandha) are common herbs that are traditionally used to treat a wide variety of ailments in humans and animals. According to […]
03/31/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Vernonia colorata (Drake) leaf extract found to have strong resistance modulatory activity against certain bacteria
In this study, researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana investigated the ability of vernolide from Vernonia colorata (bitterleaf) to modulate the resistance of pathogenic bacteria toward known antibiotics. Their findings were published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. The resistance modulatory activities of natural products have gained scientific interest in recent years. In […]
03/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Quercetin, the active compound in Yang-Yin-Qing-Fei-Tang, found to inhibit lung cancer
Quercetin is a plant pigment or flavonoid that’s present in fruits, vegetables, seeds and grains. It is considered one of the most abundant antioxidants in the human diet. Apart from its antioxidant activities, quercetin is also known for having other beneficial properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity and even anti-cancer activities. In an recent study published in The American Journal […]
03/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
These herbs can protect your skin from cancer, says research
Low-risk skin cancers or non-melanoma skin cancers are a group of cancers that develop in the upper layers of the skin. These types of cancer usually affect people with fair skin, as well as the elderly. Although low-risk skin cancers are more common than the more serious melanoma, treatment options for them are still limited and oftentimes […]
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