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12/05/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A traditional Indian ethnomedicine displays powerful wound-healing properties

A study by researchers from Cairo University showed that the ammania waterwort (Bergia ammannioides) has great potential as a wound treatment. This study, which was published in the journal Pharmaceutical Biology, used in vitro and in vivo experiments to determine the biological activities of the plant. For a wound to heal, it has to undergo three steps, […]

11/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Better than milk thistle seeds? Researchers say white water lily protects your liver

Maintaining a healthy liver is one of the best ways to achieve optimal health. One way to keep it healthy is to supplement your diet with natural compounds that protect the liver from damage. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examines the European white water lily (Nymphaea alba L.) and its […]

11/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

African plant found to naturally manage cholesterol levels – study

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers from Cameroon discussed how the coffee senna (Senna occidentalis; formerly Cassia occidentalis Linn), a weed common in many parts of Africa, can be used to prevent atherosclerosis, one of the most […]

11/15/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

CONFIRMED: Quercetin-tocotrienols combination combats cancer

The battle against cancer is heading into new territory, as scientists explore the healing ability of substances that support the body’s cells, instead of killing them off. Researchers from the Italian National Institute of Health and Science on Aging (INRCA) have made a breakthrough discovery for preventing the spread of malignant tumors. A natural plant-based […]

11/05/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A natural remedy for alcohol-induced fatty liver disease found in licorice root

Drinking alcohol has become a major part of people’s social lives. People drink when they are happy, sad, stressed, or feeling any other emotion. There is some benefit to moderate drinking, but too much can harm a person’s health. In particular, this can lead to a condition called alcohol-induced fatty disease. A study in BMC Complementary and […]

10/30/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Groundbreaking study looks at the regenerative potential of vitamin C for hormone health and cancer prevention

When we think of vitamin C we probably think of citrus fruits, winter and preventing the flu. However, this powerhouse nutrient is so much more than an immune booster – albeit a powerful one. A groundbreaking but undervalued study published over two decades ago in the peer-reviewed journal Radiation Physics and Chemistry, found that vitamin […]

09/28/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Scientists: The high antioxidant content of Andean berry wine makes it a potential cancer cure

Andean berry (Vaccinium meridonale Sw) is a common ingredient for wine. A study, published in Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, showed that dealcoholized Andean berry wine can be used for the prevention and treatment of cancer.They determined this by looking into the antioxidant and anti-proliferative activity of Andean berry wine. Studies have shown that Andean berry is rich in […]

09/27/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Powerful natural remedies: Essential oils of lemon grass and orange found to kill bacteria with stunning effectiveness

A study by researchers from the University of Ibadan has revealed that essential oils from lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and orange (Citrus sinensis) have antioxidant and antibacterial properties. possess antioxidant and antibacterial activities. They were able to observe these by looking at the ability of these oils to scavenge free radicals and chelate metals, their phenolic […]

09/24/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Exploring the potential of a member of the forget-me-not family in treating neurodegenerative disorders

A group of researchers from the University of Malakand, Karachi University, and Kohat University of Science and Technology in Pakistan showed that Nonea micrantha Bioss. & Reut is potentially effective against neurodegenerative disorders. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the anticholinesterase and antioxidant activity of N. micrantha extracts. N. micrantha belongs to the Boraginaceae […]

09/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Possumwood shows potential in treating edema

Possumwood (Hura crepitans L.), also known as the sandbox tree, could help treat edema, according to a study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from Lagos State University in Nigeria. The research team aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory properties of hexane and ethyl acetate […]

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