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09/18/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Treating inflammatory skin diseases with Sanguisorbae Radix root

Researchers have discovered that the herbal medicine Sanguisorbae Radix, which is the dried root of the great burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis), can be used to treat inflammatory skin conditions. This study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the underlying mechanism behind the anti-inflammatory properties of Sanguisorbae Radix water extract. This study made use of […]

09/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Taheebo, a folk remedy for a wide variety of health disorders, now shown to prevent colitis

Here’s another great reason to add taheebo to your morning cuppa: A South Korean study showed that a water-based extract derived from the traditional herbal medicine could alleviate the clinical symptoms of colitis, an increasingly common inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBDs stem from immune problems in the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis is one of the […]

09/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Cat’s whiskers extract found to alleviate certain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

Cat’s whiskers, an herb traditionally used to treat gout, arthritis, and other conditions related to inflammation, has been confirmed to improve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. A team of researchers from Malaysia and Italy looked at the potential of cat’s whiskers extract to treat rheumatoid arthritis in a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and […]

08/27/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Massages may be better for lower back pain than pills, research finds

Forget the pill, a massage is the better option for that kink in your back. A study has shown that clinical massage therapy can effectively alleviate lower back pain. According to researchers from the University of Kentucky Department of Family and Community Medicine, more than 50 percent of the participants who received massages experienced significant […]

08/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The Indian madder offers a natural way to remedy diarrhea

A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine confirmed the medicinal properties of the Indian madder, a traditional medicine used in China for its anti-diarrheal and anti-inflammatory effects. Diarrhea is one of the deadliest health conditions in many developing countries. To an adult, it might seem more like an annoyance than an […]

08/24/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Safe and natural: Red algae shown to prevent the cause of osteoarthritis

A study conducted by the Cairo University in Egypt has revealed that Actinotrichia fragilis (commonly known as red algae) could potentially be an alternative form of treating osteoarthritis (OA) in the near future. The algae, when used either in powder or gel form, has shown promise in managing the underlying factors of the condition during the testing stages. The research, which was published […]

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 […]

08/16/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Specific bioactive proteins nourish the blood vessels and help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

A study on bioactive peptides could have wide-ranging benefits in supporting overall cardiovascular health. In particular, bioactive peptides have the potential to be used in treating endothelial dysfunction, a condition which might lead to cardiovascular diseases if left unchecked, according to researchers from the University of Alberta. The review, published in Food Science and Human Wellness, provided […]

07/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Treating diarrhea naturally with the Indian madder

A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine confirmed the anti-diarrheal and anti-inflammatory effects of Rubia cordifolia, also known as the Indian madder. The study was funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei province, China. R. cordifolia has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment for diarrhea, however, […]

06/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Ashwagandha, or Indian ginseng, found to manage and prevent arthritis of the knee

Ashwagandha was proven to be effective for managing and treating arthritis of the knee, according to a study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. The study was carried out by researchers from Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) looked at the efficacy and tolerability of the combination of the root and leaf extracts […]

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