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09/25/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Essential oils for the treatment of fungal diseases
Essential oils are known for their use in aromatherapy and massage therapy. When inhaled or applied topically, these natural products exert beneficial effects on mental health. Essential oils can also be used as remedies for common health problems, such as headache, constipation, sinus infections and skin infections. In fact, various essential oils are well-known for their antimicrobial properties. […]
07/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the activity of draconis sanguis (Dragon’s Blood) against Candida albicans
In this study, Chinese researchers investigated the activity of loureirin A against biofilms formed by Candida albicans. Their findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. Loureirin A is the major active component of draconis sanguis (dragon’s blood), a resin obtained from Dracaena plants that are used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). To explore its […]
04/20/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crotons: Colorful houseplants and potent anti-fungal agents
Many plants from the genus Croton are known as ornamental indoor plants. They belong to the spurge (Euphorbiaceae) family, one of the largest plant families consisting of about 7,500 different species. Codiaeum variegatum (garden croton), an ornamental shrub native to the South Pacific, is the most famous species of Croton and is grown for its different-colored leaves. Like garden croton, the Brazilian […]
04/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the anti-fungal activity of Croton tricolor essential oil
In this study, researchers from Brazil identified the chemical components of the essential oil obtained from the stems of Croton tricolor and studied their anti-fungal activity against several Candida species. Their findings were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. For their analysis, the researchers first extracted essential oil from C. tricolor stems through hydrodistillation with a […]
04/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Pepper-rosmarin essential oil found to effectively treat fungal disease in maize
The fungus Bipolaris maydis is a plant pathogen known for causing Southern corn leaf blight in maize. Southern corn leaf blight causes elongated lesions in corn leaves which can merge to kill large areas of corn leaf tissue. This impairs the ability of corn to perform photosynthesis, leading to increased stalk rots and reduced crop yield. In […]
12/25/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Compounds in lung moss can potentially treat even drug-resistant candida infections
A grayish lung-like lichen may help treat patients with infectious fungal diseases that developed a resistance to pharmaceutical drugs. A new study found that natural molecules in lung moss (Lobaria pulmonaria) possess anti-fungal activity and can selectively target drug-resistant strains of Candida albicans. The use of too many antibacterials, anti-fungals and other pharmaceutical drugs led to […]
12/19/2019
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By Cassie B.
The top 10 best natural cures and healing remedies of 2019
This year saw a lot of promising headlines related to natural cures, although you wouldn’t know that by taking a look at the mainstream media. Here’s a look at the top stories we reported on in 2019 related to healing remedies. Is nutritional psychiatry the future of mental health treatments?? One reason so many people […]
10/10/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Essential oil of stem clasping ligularia from the sunflower family found to have antibacterial properties
Ligularia amplexicaulis, commonly known as stem clasping ligularia, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Asteraceae (sunflower) family. It grows in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India. L. amplexicaulis is considered as a medicinal herb, and its stems, leaves, and flowers are used in Tibetan medicine to treat vomiting caused by indigestion. In a recent study […]
09/19/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Plants from the laurel family found to exhibit potent antiviral properties
The genus Litsea is comprised of evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs that belong to the Lauraceae (laurel) family. It contains about 200 plant species, and some of them have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat traumatic injuries and relieve symptoms of pain. From this genus, Litsea verticillata was the first plant species identified […]
05/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Could galangal be the next functional superfood?
Kaempferia galanga, also known as aromatic ginger or galangal, is a highly valued medicinal plant that is also cultivated as a spice in some tropical countries, such as India and Malaysia. K. galanga belongs to the ginger family Zingiberaceae and is one of the most important plants in the industry due to its many applications. Recently, researchers […]
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