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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
10/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
An uncommon plant found in East Asia shows potent antioxidant properties
The golden valerian (Patrinia scabiosaefolia) hails from East Asia. It is a pretty flowering plant that can be consumed as food and is used as a traditional medicinal herb. Recent research showed that the essential oil of this plant can potentially stop the growth of cancerous tumors, protect brain cells from damaging inflammation, and scavenge […]
10/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
An ancient pear endemic to Italy is a little-known superfood with high concentrations of antioxidant compounds
The Apennine mountains of central Italy are home to an ancient and rare variant of the European pear (Pyrus communis) called the Cocomerina pear. A study conducted by local researchers revealed that this pink-fleshed pear is a superfood bursting with natural antioxidants. “Cocomerina” is derived from “cocomero,” the term for watermelon. This variant of pear […]
10/01/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists study the many medicinal uses of black cumin seed (Nigella sativa)
A comprehensive review of the scientific studies concerning black seed (Nigella sativa) showed that the plant possesses numerous medicinal uses. The Iranian researchers reported that the seed and oil of the popular spice possess bioactive compounds that can amend asthma, diabetes, digestive problems, inflammatory diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis, among other diseases. The review was supported […]
09/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Phytochemical-rich foods inhibit the growth of pathogenic trichomonads
A U.S. Department of Agriculture research team tested phytochemical-rich food as natural therapeutic agents against Trichomonas infections in humans and animals without harming beneficial gut microbes. They reported that theaflavin extracts from black tea were the most successful at inhibiting trichomonad growth. Their findings were published in the science journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Plants create bio-active phytochemicals […]
09/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Can you prevent hepatitis B with this common dietary flavonoid?
Commonly found in fruits, herbs, and vegetables, naringenin has been previously studied for its anti-inflammatory effects, as well as its ability to modulate the synthesis of hepatic apolipoproteins and lipids. A Taiwanese study reported that the dietary flavonoid is able to ameliorate hepatic steatosis induced by the hepatitis B virus protein X (HBx). The study was […]
09/22/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The cabbage tree relieves pain and inflammation without any of the side effects caused by conventional drugs
A local tree has captured the interest of Ethiopian researchers for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities. They reported that the leaves of the cabbage tree (Moringa stenopetala) could relieve disease-induced inflammation and pain without causing adverse side effects attributed to pharmaceutical drugs. Both inflammation and pain can cause severe problems if left untreated. Acute, chronic, and long-standing […]
09/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Leaves of this Egyptian plant could be the next big thing in alternative medicine, according to this study
An Italian study gave top marks to the leaves of the warka (Ficus vasta), a species of fig tree found in Egypt. Long used as an ethnomedicine for all kinds of illnesses, the leaves are reported to contain plenty of phenolics with strong antioxidant activity. Natural sources of these antioxidants are growing more important as […]
09/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers say that this traditional Chinese herbal complex can promote hair growth
A herbal complex from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) might offer a safe and natural means of restoring the hair of people who suffer from spot baldness. In an animal study, Korean researchers showed that this complex could encourage bald mice to regenerate their lost hair. The Chinese herbal complex is made from the chameleon plant, […]
09/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Hailed by Ayurvedic healers as a powerful medicine, bael is now proven to protect diabetics from other health complications
Ayurvedic medicine has long considered bael (Aegle marmelos) to be a marvelous source of many medicinal products. Recently, Pakistani researchers reported that an extract from its fruit could also inhibit the production of harmful substances that can cause additional health complications in diabetes patients. These substances are called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). They are produced by […]
09/01/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Children with asthma found to respond better to TCM treatments than conventional bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drugs
Parents of children with asthma can breathe a sigh of relief once they hear about a potential alternative to conventional bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drugs. According to a 2017 study, pediatric asthma patients experience improved control after taking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment. Children are particularly vulnerable to asthma. The last few years have witnessed increasing numbers of pediatric asthma cases […]
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