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08/16/2018 / 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 […]

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 […]

07/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eat your spinach: This plant can help arthritis patients maintain strong bones

Eating spinach (Spinicia oleracea) can help osteoarthritis patients maintain strong bones, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The study, carried out by a team of researchers at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute in India, looked at the anti-osteoarthritic effects of spinach extracts in monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis mice. For the […]

07/14/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Valproic acid-induced autism in young children reduced with curcumin

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in 59 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A look at yearly data on the prevalence of ASD reveals that this figure is likely to get worse. Research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that the administration of curcumin […]

06/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Papaya leaf juice is good for your blood; the drink can remedy anemia and fight off dengue fever

Although the papaya is more famous for its delicious and refreshing fruit, one should not ignore its leaves. Repeated tests in India have proven the benefits of papaya leaf juice in boosting platelet count, indicating its potential as a treatment for certain blood conditions. In 2009, the Asian Institute of Science and Technology declared the […]

05/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Natural remedies for stopping a runny nose

Having a runny nose can be inconvenient and annoying. Fortunately, there are natural remedies to stop a runny nose. Here are seven natural remedies to try: Saline rinse – This solution is one of the easiest natural remedies for a runny nose. To make a saline rinse, add half a teaspoon of sea salt to […]

05/11/2018 / By Janine Acero

Compounds in green tea show promise in treating Down’s syndrome; may even help prevent facial features associated with the disorder

Among the myriad of health benefits of green tea, studies suggest that green tea supplements may help treat Down’s syndrome in babies, and may even prevent the development of the classic facial features associated with the disorder. The researchers turned to the green tea compound epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) to inhibit the enzyme DYRK1A, which is the gene associated with Down’s syndrome. The […]

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