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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
11/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
A plant found in tropical Africa is being studied for its strong antioxidant properties
Beyond turmeric, chia seeds, and goji berries are medicinal plants that have been used since the beginning of human history, which we have yet to explore fully. In a recent study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a team from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria identified Feretia apodanthera, a plant native to the African continent, to have potent antioxidant properties. […]
10/29/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Arjuna tree found to have medicinal properties, including antioxidant, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic benefits
Medicinal plants have always surrounded us since the beginning of time. History has shown that our ancestors heavily relied on these plants to treat a lot of ailments. However, with the advent of so-called “modern medicine,” these plants have been left by the wayside, seemingly forgotten by everyone. However, a renewed interest in traditional medicine, […]
10/28/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Bark from a species of rosewood tree found to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that prevent cell damage
These days, folk medicine is relegated to the sidelines due in no small part to the rapid development of modern drug-making and therapeutic procedures. For all the benefits that modern medicine has, it has also brought about a lot of risks. In particular, the adverse effects of certain drugs and opioid addiction have led researchers to […]
10/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The snake plant has many medicinal uses
Indian researchers have found that Sansevieria cylindrica – commonly known as cylindrical snake plant – an ornamental plant endemic to subtropical regions in Africa, can be used to treat multiple conditions because of its phytochemical content. The study, which appeared in the journal Herbal Medicine: Open Access, looked at the physicochemical composition of extracts and fractions of S. cylindrica […]
10/24/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Date palm pollen and seeds found to effectively stop antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria: Study
The date palm is well-known because of its fruit, mainly. The sweet, edible fruit is a staple in Middle Eastern dishes and even beyond. If the results of a recently published study are any indication, the tree may soon be recognized for its possible health benefits. In the paper Studies on chemical composition and antimicrobial activities […]
10/12/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists review the medicinal activity of the heart-leaved moonseed
A study led by Indian researchers suggests that the heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia), a plant mainly used in Ayurveda, is a rich source of phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties. Their findings, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, support traditional claims that the herb offers antioxidant and antiproliferative properties. Researchers obtained an ethanol extract from T. cordifolia […]
10/09/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Reduce the effects of a high-fat diet with agrimony
Research has shown that the agrimony (Agrimonia pilosa), a flowering plant endemic to East Asia, can be used to treat obesity-related insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome brought about a high-fat diet. In the study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, South Korea’s Rural Development Administration, together with researchers from Seoul Women’s University, looked at whether agrimony can be […]
10/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Traditional healers in South Africa use plant-based treatments for HIV symptoms
An invasive plant species in South Africa is discovered to have an unlikely use for traditional healers in the area. In a study conducted by researchers from the University of Venda, they found out that local healers in Limpopo, South Africa used invasive alien plants to treat HIV and AIDS-related symptoms. The study presented which plants […]
10/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The pharmacological profile of the Himalayan snowberry
Researchers from Pakistan have found that Gaultheria trichophylla Royle, also known as the Himalayan snowberry, contains potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. Their findings, which were published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also revealed that G. trichophylla is a rich source of essential nutrients, making it an ideal candidate for food and medicine. For the study, the team used […]
09/23/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Improve memory and mood with curcumin: Study finds it boosts cognitive function in those with mild, age-related memory loss
Rejoice, curry lovers: Turmeric, a staple in yellow curry in India and Thailand, is not only delicious, but it also improves memory and prevents neurodegenerative diseases in later years, according to researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The double-blind study, which was published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, looked at the effects […]
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