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09/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Goji berry extract found to be an effective treatment for two deadly tropical diseases

Goji berries, which are full of nutrients, are a popular remedy. According to a study, the brightly colored berries could also be used to treat two fatal tropical diseases. The research was published in the European Journal of Medical Chemistry. Can goji berries fight the parasites that cause fascioliasis and schistosomiasis? The research centered around a […]

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 […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Leaves of this Egyptian plant could be the next big thing in alternative medicine, according to this study

An Italian study gave top marks to the leaves of the warka (Ficus vasta), a species of fig tree found in Egypt. Long used as an ethnomedicine for all kinds of illnesses, the leaves are reported to contain plenty of phenolics with strong antioxidant activity. Natural sources of these antioxidants are growing more important as […]

09/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Prickly pear shows strong potential as an alternative treatment for diabetes

Prickly pear, which belongs to the cactus genus Opuntia, has flat, jointed, or segmented pads called cladodes (or nopales in Spanish). The plant bears pear-shaped fruits, called tunas, that mature on the cactus pads in early fall. Prickly pear is easy to cultivate since the pads can be removed from the plant and replanted to form new […]

08/31/2018 / By Janine Acero

The unicorn plant, Helonias Dioica, is an excellent remedy for female reproductive problems

Unicorns are mythical creatures, but its namesake plant has been known and gathered for centuries for its medicinal properties that are all but a myth. The false unicorn root (Chamaelirium luteum), a plant native to North America, is an excellent remedy for female reproductive problems, as highlighted in a paper published by Dr. Shruti Nair of […]

08/26/2018 / By Janine Acero

Cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce the risk of relapse among alcohol and cocaine addicts

Cannabis is the last thing you might think of when looking to curb alcohol or cocaine cravings. However, a study published in Nature, suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may indeed be useful in this rather difficult endeavor. People who were previously addicted to drugs and alcohol often struggle to stay abstinent, with some days being more difficult than others. This becomes […]

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 […]

08/21/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Garlic is a safe, delicious, and inexpensive way to improve your health

If there is anything garlic is most known for, it is its very distinct aroma and flavor. But this diminutive vegetable packs a lot of health benefits and is, in fact, one of the most powerful natural medicines and functional foods on the planet. Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used by humans since the early […]

08/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Researchers look at 2 traditional South American plants to naturally treat dengue

A joint research effort by scientists from different Colombian universities investigated two common South American plants for potential antiviral properties. They found that the extract from the seeds of the mammee and the white milkwood could serve as a natural means of treating dengue fever and chikungunya fever. The two diseases are caused by different arboviruses, which […]

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