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09/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Orchid tree seeds found to have antioxidant properties that protect against liver damage

A study revealed that the seeds from the orchid tree contain antioxidant properties that protect the liver from damage. Iron is important for the body because of its redox properties. However, too much of it can lead to toxicity. Tight systemic and cellular controls are essential to sustain physiological levels of iron in the body, […]

08/29/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Chinese ethnomedicine found to effectively alleviate rheumatoid arthritis symptoms with no side effects

Diu Le Bang is the traditional Chinese name for a folk medicine derived from the Claoxylon indicum plant. This ethnomedicine was recently reported to possess great potential as a safe and effective way to treat the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis inflicts painful deformation upon the joints of its victims. It is a […]

08/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

TCM herb found to be effective at treating pancreatitis

Traditional Chinese medicinal herb Spatholobus suberectus was found to be an effective treatment for pancreatitis, according to a study. In addition, when combined with heparin, it was revealed to enhance the drugs protective effect against pancreatitis. A team of researchers from the Capital Medical University Beijing in China analyzed the effect of Spatholobus suberectus stem […]

08/22/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Two plants endemic to Iran and East India found to be effective against inflammation, hyperthyroidism

A species of plant native to North East India and Car Nicobar island has been seen to provide medicinal benefits for patients suffering from inflammation. Pharmacological studies on the Terminalia citrina have concluded that plants that fall under this species can dramatically alleviate various symptoms of inflammation, including edema, peripheral pain sensation, and pyrexia. Scientists […]

08/22/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Barberry found to prevent the formation of kidney stones

The extract of the desert barberry (Berberis trifoliata) was studied and found to be an effective alternative treatment for the reduction of the formation of stones in the bladder or urinary tract. A recent study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative medicines concluded that urolithiasis, which is a condition that affects one […]

08/20/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The sycamore fig: A powerful ally in preventing mental disorders caused by stress

Researchers have found that the sycamore fig (Ficus sycomorus) could be used to reverse that adverse effects caused by stress. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that the bark of the sycamore fig contains bioactive compounds that function similarly to antidepressants which can treat conditions brought about by an unpredictable chronic mild […]

08/20/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Curly dock found to help prevent osteoporosis

People who are at risk for osteoporosis would do well to be acquainted with curly dock (Rumex crispus). According to researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, the roots of the herb curly dock can be used to prevent weak and brittle bones. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, examined whether the plant […]

08/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Borage seed oil found to mitigate effects of radiation therapy on the liver

Also known as starflower, borage (Borago officinalis) is an herbaceous flowering plant most known for being the source of borage oil. Like many other plant-based oils, borage oil contains a powerful anti-inflammatory compound known as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA); however, borage oil is unique in that its GLA content is remarkably high. With this in mind, […]

08/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Natural treatment for human brucellosis found in a dwarf shrub native to east Asia

Researchers have found a natural treatment for human brucellosis in a dwarf shrub found in Mongolia. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the antibacterial activity of the root extracts of Caryopteris mongolica Bunge against Brucella melitensis, the gram-negative bacteria that causes brucellosis. In the study, researchers at the […]

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 […]

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