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10/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Add antiviral to the list of benefits aloe vera can provide
Aloe vera is a popular plant with many uses. A common ingredient in modern cosmetic products, aloe vera is well-known for its many skin benefits. But this versatile plant, whose leaves and gel also have culinary uses, has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. While the Ancient Greeks considered it a universal panacea, the Ancient […]
10/06/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Bupleurum can help treat diabetic kidney injury: Study
Bupleurum smithii is a perennial herb best known for its thick rhizome, which is used for medicinal purposes. Native to East Asia, especially in the northern and central parts of China, the roots of B. smithii are often used as a regional substitute for bei chai hu (B. chinense), an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat […]
10/06/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Possible food applications of aromatic litsea essential oils
Aromatic litsea (Litsea cubeba), also known as may chang, is an evergreen shrub cultivated commercially in many countries, particularly in China, Japan and Indochina, for its essential oil. It is also a good source of food flavoring and timber and is widely used in traditional medicine. The essential oils derived from aromatic litsea have several beneficial […]
10/06/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Giant milkweed found to be as effective as modern drugs in expelling intestinal parasites
The large flowering shrub known as crown flower or giant milkweed (Calotropis gigantea) is a medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. It was later introduced to other regions, such as Australia, Central and South America, and Africa as an ornamental plant and as a weed. A drought-tolerant plant that can thrive in dry sands, giant milkweed is cultivated […]
10/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Common herbal plants like holy basil leaf and sesame seed have therapeutic effects against inflammation
Inflammation has been linked by many studies to the development of chronic diseases. Under normal circumstances, inflammation facilitates the elimination of pathogens and promotes tissue repair and recovery. But depending on the severity of this immune response and whether it is local or systemic, inflammation can trigger metabolic and neuroendocrine changes. These changes enable the […]
10/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Oriental photinia can protect against skin aging: Study
Pourthiaea villosa, commonly known as oriental photinia or Christmas berry, is a flowering shrub that belongs to the rose (Rosaceae) family. It is native to East Asia, particularly to Japan, Korea and China. Oriental photinia has edible leaves and fruits, as well a hard and heavy wood that’s suitable for making furniture. Although not much is […]
10/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Hottentot fig, a medicinal plant from South Africa, can treat common ailments without causing blood toxicity
Hottentot fig, scientifically known as Carpobrotus edulis, is an edible ground cover plant native to South Africa. Cultivated as an ornamental and a soil-stabilizing plant, Hottentot fig is also harvested from the wild for its edible fruit and medicinal uses. In fact, this flowering plant is one of the most common plants used in traditional medicine […]
10/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Capsaicin from chili peppers reduces liver and abdominal fat and protects against oxidative damage
Capsaicin is an active compound found in different types of hot peppers. It is responsible for their spiciness, as well as for the health benefits associated with them. One of the most notable things capsaicin is known for is its ability to relieve pain. Several studies have shown that capsaicin can decrease the intensity of […]
10/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluation of the safety and phytochemical content of Carpobrotus edulis
Researchers at the University of Nairobi and the University of Zimbabwe screened the aqueous leaf extract of Carpobrotus edulis (Hottentot fig), a medicinal plant native to Zimbabwe, to determine its phytochemical composition and its effect on hematological parameters. They reported their findings in an article published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. C. edulis leaves are used in folk medicine […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
This Moroccan plant is a natural reservoir of antioxidant and antibacterial compounds
Ziziphus lotus, known by its common name jujube, is a shrub from the buckthorn (Rhamnaceae) family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but can also be found in the Moroccan Sahara and in Somalia. A close relative of the Chinese date (Z. jujuba) — an herb used in Traditional Chinese medicine — jujube is […]
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