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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
12/04/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Hepatoprotective properties of flavonoid-enriched lotus seedpod extract
In this study, researchers from Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan examined the anti-inflammatory effects of lotus seedpod extract (LSE) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced hepatic inflammation, as well as the underlying mechanisms, in vitro and in vivo. Their results were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The endotoxin LPS plays an important role in accelerating […]
12/04/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the potential of puerarin for managing symptoms of diabetes
Researchers from the University of Macau and Zunyi Medical University in China summarized the beneficial effects of puerarin on diabetes mellitus and its complications, as well as the mechanisms underlying these effects. This review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most challenging public health problems globally. The […]
12/02/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Modern TCM shows promise against liver cancer metastasis
Liver cancer is one of the deadliest types of human cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which often occurs in patients with already existing liver disease, is considered the most common form of liver cancer. One of the main characteristics of HCC is its tendency to migrate or metastasize to the lungs. Metastasis of cancer cells involves […]
12/02/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Scientists explore the ability of Christmas rose to inhibit tumor cells
Helleborus niger, also known as black hellebore or Christmas rose, is a winter-blooming evergreen plant native to the mountains of southern and central Europe. This plant is well-known for producing large, white, glistening flowers that bloom around Christmas time in warm winter areas, and in early spring in cooler winter regions. While its flowers resemble wild roses, H. […]
11/28/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Stevia leaves can potentially be used for improving Type 2 diabetes
Stevia rebaudiana, a member of the Asteraceae family, is widely known as a natural sweetener. Also called candyleaf, sweet leaf or sugarleaf due to its sweet-tasting leaves, the stevia plant has been used as an herbal medicine in many Eastern countries. According to studies, S. rebaudiana is bursting with medicinal properties, which include antibacterial, anti-hypertensive, anti-fungal, and anti-caries, among […]
11/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Drinking wine in moderation can improve “good” cholesterol levels
There are plenty of studies heralding the benefits of drinking moderate amounts of red wine. Red wine is an alcoholic beverage produced from red grapes which, aside from being a healthy superfood, contain plenty of beneficial phytonutrients. In a study published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers from Spain examined the associations of moderate alcohol intake and […]
11/14/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Extracts from fermented Trapa japonica fruits found to improve symptoms of alopecia
In this study, researchers from South Korea examined the effect of Bacillus/Trapa japonica fruit ferment filtrate extracts (TJFs) on human hair follicle dermal papilla (HDP) cells to determine if the activation of the Akt/ERK/GSK-3B signaling pathway improves HDP cell proliferation. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Despite modern medical treatments, the […]
11/14/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the biological activities of each herbal variety of the Ayuverdic tonic Shankhpushpi
In this study, researchers from India evaluated the neuropharmacological effects of four herbs commonly identified as sources of the Ayurvedic tonic Shankhpushpi. Their results were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Shankhpushpi is an Ayurvedic drug widely used for its positive effects on the central nervous system. These effects include improving intellect and […]
11/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Compounds from Calothamnus quadrifidus leaves found to exhibit antibacterial properties
In this study, researchers from Helwan University in Egypt isolated triterpenoidal compounds from the dichloromethane fraction (DCMF) of Calothamnus quadrifidus leaves and evaluated their antibacterial activity. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. C. quadrifidus has many traditional uses, but few studies have investigated its chemical and biological activities. For […]
11/06/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Bioavailability and effects of iodine intake through seaweeds in Arctic people
In this study, researchers from Denmark and Greenland measured the iodine content of dietary seaweeds in Greenland, estimated iodine absorption, and assessed the impact of dietary seaweeds on the iodine intake of Arctic people. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Dietary iodine is important for the maintenance of human […]
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