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12/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Anti-diarrheal properties of Osyris quadripartita (wild tea plant)
In this study, Ethiopian researchers investigated the antidiarrheal activity of Osyris quadripartita (wild tea plant) hydroalcoholic leaf extract using different mouse models. Their findings were published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine. The leaves of O. quadripartita are traditionally used to treat diarrhea in different parts of Ethiopia. However, the efficacy of this natural medicine has not been […]
12/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Alkaloids from Lasianthera africana and Gongronema latifolium found to prevent neurodegeneration
In this study, researchers at the Federal University of Technology Akure in Nigeria investigated the in vitro modulatory effect of alkaloids obtained from two commonly consumed vegetables in southern Nigeria. Their findings were published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Plants produce alkaloids as part of their defense mechanism against herbivores. Alkaloids are known to have […]
12/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Do you have a median artery? Researchers say it’s proof humans are still evolving
Researchers say humans are still evolving, and they’re evolving at a faster rate than at any point within the past three centuries. The increased prevalence of a structure known as the median artery — which typically regresses in the second month of gestation — in people born by the end of the 20th century is proof of […]
12/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study explains how a chemical from Japanese cornel may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Cornus officinalis, also known as Japanese cornel, is a medicinal plant native to China, Japan and South Korea. Well-known in traditional medicine, the fruit of this small tree, in particular, is used for its analgesic, diuretic and anti-diabetic properties. According to studies, the active components of Japanese cornel can inhibit the activity of a-glucosidase, the […]
12/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating how 6-gingerol and gamma-tocotrienol can suppress cancer growth
Malaysian researchers investigated the mechanisms underlying the anti-cancer effects of a combination treatment of y-tocotrienol and 6-gingerol. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. In their previous study, the researchers reported that y-tocotrienol (yT3) and 6-gingerol (6G) synergistically inhibited the proliferation of human colorectal cancer cells. To elucidate the mechanisms involved in […]
12/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cornel iridoid glycoside found to improve brain function by clearing tau oligomers and reducing neurotoxicity
In this study, Chinese researchers investigated the mechanisms behind the effects of cornel iridoid glycoside (CIG) on tau oligomers and cognitive function. Their results were published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. Tau oligomers are said to be one of the main contributors to Alzheimer’s disease. They correlate strongly with the loss of neurons since they […]
12/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Compound in lemon verbena may help normalize lipid metabolism in diabetics
Lippia triphylla, commonly known as lemon verbena or lemon beebrush, is a flowering plant native to South America. It was brought by the Spanish and the Portuguese to Europe in the 17th century, where it is cultivated for its lemon-scented oil to this day. The leaves of lemon verbena can retain their odor for years; hence, they are currently […]
12/14/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Hepatoprotective properties of Plantago asiatica (Chinese plantain)
In this study, researchers at Nanchang University in China investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of Plantago asiatica, also known as Chinese plantain, on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced injury. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. According to previous studies, the polysaccharide obtained from the seeds of P. asiatica promotes the maturation of murine dendritic cells, […]
12/14/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Acteoside from Lippia triphylla (lemon verbena) regulates liver lipid metabolism
Researchers at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine explored the effects of Lippia triphylla (lemon verbena) extract and its active component, acteoside (ACT), on abnormal liver lipid metabolism. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. Diabetes is chronic disease that’s linked to triglyceride metabolism disorder, an etiological factor in fatty liver […]
12/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers identify the compounds responsible for Anacardium occidentale’s (cashew) anti-asthma effects
Researchers from Nigeria investigated the bioactive constituents of Anacardium occidentale, also known as cashew, and evaluated its effects on histamine-induced paw edema and bronchoconstriction. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine. The leaves of A. occidentale have long been used for the treatment of inflammation and asthma, but the bioactive […]
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