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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
01/28/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Medicinal plants from the sedge family are rich in antioxidant and antimicrobial agents
The Cyperaceae, or sedge, family is a family of flowering plants that grow in wet regions around the world. It contains around 5,000 different plant species, many of which have shown remarkable biological properties in in vitro and in vivo studies. According to researchers, plants from the sedge family owe their health-promoting properties to the high amounts […]
01/28/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the biological activities of Helichrysum italicum (the curry plant)
In this study, Italian researchers investigated the phytochemical composition and biological activities of the essential oil derived from Helichrysum italicum, also known as the curry plant. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The researchers used gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry to analyze the chemical composition of the essential oil extracted from the […]
01/25/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Local cassia tree in Thailand can help dissolve dangerous blood clots
Cassia siamea, commonly known as yellow cassia or Siamese senna, is an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, particularly in the countries of Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam and Thailand. Known as a source of high-quality firewood, yellow cassia is also grown as an ornamental because of the bright yellow flowers it produces throughout the year. […]
01/12/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the many therapeutic properties of curcumin
In this article, a researcher from India discussed the beneficial effects of curcumin from Curcuma longa (turmeric) that have been reported by several studies. This review was published in the International Journal of Herbal Medicine. Curcumin is a phenolic compound found in the roots of C. longa, a medicinal plant that belongs to the Zingiberaceae, or […]
01/12/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the medicinal properties of Ocotea bullata (black stinkwood) stem bark extracts
Researchers at the University of the Free State, Qwaqwa Campus in South Africa evaluated the phytochemical composition and biological activities of Ocotea bullata (black stinkwood) stem bark extracts. Their findings were published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine. According to previous investigations, O. bullata has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and also inhibits carbohydrate metabolism. To further explore these properties and the phytochemicals responsible for […]
01/05/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers examine the anti-inflammatory properties of blueberry polyphenols
In this study, researchers at Texas Woman’s University investigated the anti-inflammatory properties of blueberry polyphenols (BBPs) using rabbit synoviocytes stimulated with tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-a). Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disease that causes the destruction of joints and disabilities in older adults. The etiology […]
01/04/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Larvicidal activity of Allmania nodiflora (node flower allmania)
Researchers at the PSG College of Arts & Science in India investigated the phytochemical composition and larvicidal activity of Allmania nodiflora, also known as node flower allmania. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Herbal Medicine. The researchers prepared extracts from A. nodiflora leaves using petroleum ether and ethanol as solvents. They […]
12/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study explains how a chemical from Japanese cornel may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Cornus officinalis, also known as Japanese cornel, is a medicinal plant native to China, Japan and South Korea. Well-known in traditional medicine, the fruit of this small tree, in particular, is used for its analgesic, diuretic and anti-diabetic properties. According to studies, the active components of Japanese cornel can inhibit the activity of a-glucosidase, the […]
12/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating how 6-gingerol and gamma-tocotrienol can suppress cancer growth
Malaysian researchers investigated the mechanisms underlying the anti-cancer effects of a combination treatment of y-tocotrienol and 6-gingerol. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. In their previous study, the researchers reported that y-tocotrienol (yT3) and 6-gingerol (6G) synergistically inhibited the proliferation of human colorectal cancer cells. To elucidate the mechanisms involved in […]
12/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cornel iridoid glycoside found to improve brain function by clearing tau oligomers and reducing neurotoxicity
In this study, Chinese researchers investigated the mechanisms behind the effects of cornel iridoid glycoside (CIG) on tau oligomers and cognitive function. Their results were published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. Tau oligomers are said to be one of the main contributors to Alzheimer’s disease. They correlate strongly with the loss of neurons since they […]
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