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10/05/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A Cameroonian plant hastens the recovery of fractures

Peperomia pellucida, also known as the man to man, has long been used as a treatment for several conditions, including bone fractures in Cameroon. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine confirms this benefit. The researchers gathered female Wistar rats, which they divided into six groups of five animals each. Four of […]

09/28/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Lichen used in traditional medicine have potent anticancer characteristics

Three species of lichen-forming fungi: Caloplaca pusilla, Protoparmeliopsis muralis, and Xanthoria parietina were found to have antimicrobial benefits, as well as antiproliferative qualities against human breast, prostate, and cervical cancer cells. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, tested acetone extracts from the three species against bacteria and cancer cells. Many types of […]

09/06/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Prevent periodontal disease with the myrobalan, a native fruit of South Asia

You don’t hear a lot of talk about periodontal disease, but it is actually more common than you may think. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine discusses how the ethanol extracts of the myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) (EETC) can be used to remedy the problem. Periodontal disease is a broad term referring […]

09/04/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Anise is known for its gastrointestinal benefits and can relieve cramping caused by gas

There are several things anise (Pimpinella anisum) is known for, but being a natural medicine isn’t the first of them. Which is understandable, of course – the plant’s seeds are best known for their fragrance and are used as an aromatic spice and as an ingredient in many perfumes. But while its nutritional and medicinal […]

08/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Study: You need to keep on taking probiotic supplements for the effects to last

Your body has trillions of bacteria, but not all of them are bad. A surprisingly large percentage of your bacteria population lives in your gut, and most of them are good for you. They’re called probiotics or “good” gut bacteria. You tend to lose them over time because of one reason or another, so keeping […]

08/16/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Butternut squash offers an excellent way to increase your vitamin C levels

You’ve most likely heard it said a number of times: Squash is a good source of vitamin A. And it is, indeed. A cup of butternut squash is enough to supply almost 300 percent of your body’s needed vitamin A. But what you don’t hear much is how butternut squash can be a good source […]

08/16/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

China research: Rhubarb relieves gastrointestinal dysfunction in critically ill patients without any side effects

As yet another proof that eating rhubarb is good for you, a study published in the publication Chinese Medical Journal discusses how the vegetable can relieve gastrointestinal dysfunction in critically ill patients without any adverse effects on their already precarious health. Gastrointestinal dysfunction refers to a number of conditions characterized by an otherwise normal-looking gastrointestinal […]

08/09/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

This traditional Indian plant relieves pain without the side effects

Pain relievers are among the most common and in-demand chemical medications. They are, however, known to have serious side effects. In a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers discuss a plant traditionally used in Bangladesh which they confirmed to have anti-nociceptive properties with no adverse effects. Pain is a common condition, one that […]

07/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Herbal blend containing two plant extracts shown to protect the pancreas of diabetic patients

Diabetes is not a sweet problem to have – a fact that nearly 30 million Americans know all too well. While there are a number of available methods for controlling the condition, its effects, and the risk of its complications, most of these involve the intake of risky chemical drugs. A natural herbal blend made […]

07/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists discover that common purslane and henna show great potential in preventing yeast infections

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 46,000 people in the U.S. contract invasive candidiasis every year, about 20 percent of whom die from the disease. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined several herbs for antimicrobial properties that could make them effective against Candida-related infections. […]

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