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02/16/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
What are some of the health benefits of quassia wood?
Picrasma javanica, also known as quassia wood, is a medium-sized tree that belongs to the quassia (Simaroubaceae) family of flowering plants. It is widely distributed in Myanmar and in other parts of tropical southeastern Asia. Although known by different local names, the medicinal uses of quassia wood are the same in many countries. For instance, […]
02/16/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the cytotoxicity of plant-derived phenolic compounds toward human carcinoma cells
In this study, researchers from Kenya, Cameroon and Turkey evaluated the cytotoxicity of 11 naturally occurring compounds on human carcinoma cell lines and normal fibroblasts. Their findings were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Cancer is a major health issue worldwide, and its treatment mainly relies on chemotherapy. In search of natural anti-cancer […]
02/16/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers evaluate the antidiabetic activity of Mentha arvensis (wild mint)
In this study, Indian researchers investigated the ability of Mentha arvensis (wild mint) to inhibit postprandial hyperglycemia. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Interest in the use of alternative medicines to control diabetes, oxidative stress and related disorders has increased in recent years. One promising therapeutic approach […]
02/15/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers look at aloe rabaiensis – a lesser-known but equally medicinal aloe species
Aloe rabaiensis is a succulent and dense shrub related to aloe vera. It is native to east tropical Africa, particularly southern Somalia, Kenya and northern Tanzania. Grown as an ornamental, A. rabaiensis is highly sought-after by succulent collectors and also produces a gel that’s rich in polysaccharides and lectins. And like its more famous cousin, the leaves, […]
02/12/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Ethnopharmacological analysis of herbal formulations used by Krummhubel herbalists
Polish researchers conducted ethnopharmacological analysis of historical texts written by Krummhubel herbalists and analyzed reports of their use. They discussed their findings in an article published in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. Krummhubel (now Karpacz), once called the “village of pharmacists” is a town in the Sudety Mountains southwest of Poland. Herbalists in that area were […]
02/12/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the antioxidant and cardioprotective activities of Oroxylum indicum (Indian trumpet tree)
Researchers at the Amala Cancer Research Center in India evaluated the cardioprotective effect of Oroxylum indicum (Indian trumpet) against doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. O. indicum is known in Ayurveda as a dasamula plant — a medicinal plant used to treat respiratory problems — with […]
02/11/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
In vivo antimalarial activities of a derivative of secochiliolide acid from Nardophyllum bryoides
In this study, researchers from Argentina and Belgium evaluated the anti-parasitic properties of the derivatives of a compound isolated from Nardophyllum bryoides, a South American flowering plant from the sunflower family. Their results were published in the journal Chemical Biology & Drug Design. The researchers synthesized a series of new esters derived from secochiliolide acid (SA), a […]
02/11/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Novel bioactive peptides from Acacia catechu (black cutch) found to have inhibitory activities against the dengue virus
Researchers from Thailand isolated bioactive compounds from 33 Thai medicinal plants and evaluated their inhibitory activities against dengue virus (DENV) infection. They reported their findings in an article published in the journal Chemical Biology & Drug Design. Food-derived bioactive proteins and peptides have therapeutic properties, and researchers are developing more and more interest in them. Medicinal plants […]
02/10/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Grow your medicine: Japanese goldthread grown with hydroponics is just as potent as wild variants
Hydroponics is a form of gardening that doesn’t involve soil. Instead, plants are grown in a nutrient solution and a controlled environment. Hydroponics is popular among hobbyists who like to grow their own foods at home. This system not only requires less space and helps conserve soil and water, but it also improves plant yield. […]
02/05/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Protect your liver from drug-induced toxins with creeping marshweed herb
The liver plays a central role in all metabolic processes occurring inside the body. It is also responsible for metabolizing a number of xenobiotics, or synthetic chemicals. Because of its functions, the liver is more exposed to toxic chemical substances — particularly modern medications — than any organ in the body. Hepatoxicity, or liver damage caused by […]
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