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06/30/2023
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By Ethan Huff
WHO: Artemisinin is a powerful remedy against malaria
Last November, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a Question & Answer page about artemisinin providing partial protection against malaria infections. Artemisinin, a natural constituent derived from the Artemisia annua plant, also known as sweet wormwood, as well as its derivatives, are described by the WHO as “powerful medicines known for their ability to swiftly […]
04/06/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the antimalarial properties of a little-known South American plant
Plasmodium falciparum is a protozoan parasite that’s known to cause malaria in humans. It infects certain species of mosquitoes (only females) from the genus Anopheles, which transmit the parasite through their bite. Among the Plasmodium species associated with the disease, P. falciparum is by far the deadliest. Malaria caused by this particular parasite is common in sub-Saharan Africa, […]
07/30/2020
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By Cassie B.
Hydroxychloroquine precursor quinine has been used as medicine since the 1630s
When experts point out that hydroxychloroquine has been used safely for many years, they’re not exaggerating. Since it was first developed in 1950, it has been safely used by countless people to treat malaria, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. But its precursor, quinine, goes back even further. In fact, it was first used by Inca herbalists […]
09/10/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Pigeon pea is packed with phytochemicals that can protect against multiple diseases
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a plant known for its many medicinal properties. It is used in traditional medicine in China and Brazil. Numerous studies have proven that pigeon pea possesses antioxidant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and DNA-protective properties. However, not much is known about its mechanisms of action. In a recent study published in the journal Food Science and […]
06/05/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Phytocompounds in pigeon pea offer therapeutic potential against multiple diseases
In this study, researchers from Kerala Agricultural University in India investigated the potential of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, against chronic inflammatory diseases, malaria, measles, and sickle cell disease. Their investigation of the molecular mechanisms behind its reported therapeutic activities was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The researchers […]
01/27/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Easily boost your immune system by eating more pomegranates, study concludes
Pomegranates (Punica granatum) are indeed one of the healthiest foods on the planet. In fact, a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine noted that the bright red seeds of the fruit provide a bevy of benefits. Scientists from King Saud University concluded that pomegranates can boost the immune system and treat diseases such as malaria. For their […]
09/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Researchers say this common African tree holds the key to a natural cure for malaria
The waterberry tree (Syzygium guineense), a common medicinal plant found in many parts of Africa, holds the potential to be a natural treatment for malaria, according to researchers from the University of Gondar in Ethiopia. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the team looked at whether leaf extracts from the waterberry tree possessed […]
08/16/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Purple mangosteen found to be a powerful remedy for malaria
Purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is not just a sweet-and-sour snack. The rind of this fruit contains numerous phytochemicals that can suppress the growth of the parasites responsible for malaria. What’s more, these natural compounds can be taken alongside standard antimalarial treatments to improve the latter’s effect on drug-resistant protozoans. One out of every two people […]
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