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07/16/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Enjoy a lion’s share of health benefits by adding Lion’s mane mushrooms to your diet
Herbs, fungi and other medicinal plants are popular treatments in the realm of natural medicine. In particular, a mushroom called lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) can offer a host of health benefits, from sharper brain function to better heart health. Long used in traditional Chinese medicine, lion’s mane has been hailed for its anti-microbial, immune-boosting and brain-boosting properties […]
02/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can this East Asian shrub help reduce the harmful effects of oxidative stress? Study explains
Lindera glauca is a medicinal shrub with a variety of uses. Besides being an excellent condiment and food flavoring, L. glauca is also used in the manufacturing industry and in traditional medicine. A recent study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food investigated the antioxidant and protective effects of L. glauca stem extracts (LGS) against oxidative stress. In it, researchers from Konkuk University in South Korea reported […]
10/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Efficacy of TCM can be improved with better molecular delivery methods
The herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are known for their abundance in active compounds that show greater efficacy than most conventional medicines. These beneficial components give TCM their medicinal properties, which make them useful in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. However, promising compounds such as bioactive glycosides are hindered by their chemical […]
10/15/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Thai medicine’s red physic nut, or wild castor, has a history of use fighting inflammation and cancer
Have you heard of the medicinal plant called red physic nut (Baliospermum montanum)? Also known as wild castor, the red physic nut is a leafy stout undershrub plant that grows in the Middle East and Southeast Asia where it is commonly used in traditional medicine. In Thailand, it is used to treat eczema, muscle and joint […]
10/15/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crown flower found to promote the growth of nerve tissue in the brain
The plant Calotropis gigantea, commonly known as milkweed or crown flower, is a flowering shrub with a lot of uses. It can be used for food and fuel, to make textiles, as a source of dye, and most importantly, for medicine. C. gigantea has a long history of use in traditional medicine. It also contains cardiac […]
10/08/2019
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By Melissa Smith
The cup saucer plant from India found to prevent, treat type-2 diabetes
Eating fruits and vegetables, which are nutritious and rich in beneficial phenolic compounds, protect against conditions related to oxidative stress. The fruits and leaves of a plant in India known as the cup saucer plant (Breynia retusa) may also be consumed to protect against diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Food Science […]
10/07/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Lemongrass is known for its many health benefits – anxiety relief is now one of them
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) is a popular herb used for cooking and various medicinal purposes. In traditional medicine, this aromatic plant is known as a remedy for stomach problems, joint pain, the common cold, fever, as well as other conditions. Today, lemongrass is commonly associated with herbal teas that help heal the body, boost immunity, and promote good sleep. Its […]
09/20/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Discover natural agents for disrupting bacterial biofilm
Bacteria represent just one part of a large and thriving community of microorganisms that the human body plays host to. These microbes can be found in different parts, including the skin, the oral cavity, and most notably, the gut. While bacteria, together with other microbes, contribute to the maintenance of good health, certain factors, such […]
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 […]
09/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Chinese skullcap herb found to kill ovarian cancer cells
Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Chinese skullcap, is a flowering plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. Its roots have been used since ancient times to treat various conditions, such as inflammation, hypertension, psoriasis, and respiratory infections. S. baicalensis contains many active components, the most widely studied of which are the flavonoids baicalin and baicalein. Baicalin has been shown to have neuroprotective, […]
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