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11/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Using chaga mushrooms as proproliferative agents on human follicle dermal papilla cells
Researchers at Tokushima University in Japan screened chaga mushrooms (Inonotus obliquus) for potential anti-alopecia agents. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. I. obliquus is a parasitic fungus that grows in birch and other trees. Chaga mushrooms, which are used in traditional medicine, refer to the resting body (sclerotium) of I. obliquus. […]
11/04/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the appetite-enhancing effects of nutmeg oil
In this study, researchers from Kyoto University investigated the appetite-enhancing and locomotor-reducing effects of Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) oil and its active components. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. M. fragrans is widely used to enhance the flavor of sweet and savory foods. In Asian countries, it also has a history […]
11/04/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the mutagenic and anti-allergic properties of Coptis rhizome (Japanese goldthread)
In this study, researchers from Japan investigated the safety, efficacy and biological properties of extracts obtained from the rhizome of cultivated Coptis japonica, also known as Japanese goldthread. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. To evaluate the mutagenic and anti-allergic activities of C. japonica – an herb used in traditional […]
11/04/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Ethnobotanical uses of plants in Pakistan’s Chenab wetlands
Researchers from China, Pakistan and the U.S. conducted a quantitative assessment of the ethnobotanical use of plants by the local peoples residing in the Chenab River area. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. From 2014 to 2015, the researchers collected ethnobotanical data from different parts of the […]
11/04/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the anti-diabetic properties of Momordica charantia
In this study, researchers from Congo-Brazzaville and France investigated the antidiabetic properties of the ethanol extract of Momordica charantia, also known as bitter melon. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. The aerial parts of M. charantia are often used in traditional Congolese medicine because of their therapeutic properties. To evaluate the […]
10/28/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The nootropic properties of Juniperus recurva (Himalayan juniper)
Researchers at the Guru Nanak Dev University in India evaluated the memory-enhancing effect of an extract derived from Juniperus recurva (Himalayan juniper). They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. Currently available treatments for memory impairment are far from satisfactory. Scientists are therefore searching for new potential therapies by screening agents from […]
10/28/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the antioxidant properties of Santolina chamaecyparissus (lavender-cotton)
Researchers from Algeria and Turkey investigated the phytochemical and antioxidant properties of Santolina chamaecyparissus, also known as lavender-cotton. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. S. chamaecyparissus is a small medicinal herb widely used in folk medicine, especially in North Africa and Europe. To obtain extracts for phytochemical analysis, the […]
10/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the properties of Apple of Sodom (Dead Sea Apple) that make it a staple in traditional Kenyan medicine
Calotropis procera, also known as Apple of Sodom, Auricula tree or Dead Sea apple, is a flowering plant native to tropical Africa and some parts of Asia. Considered a medicinal plant in China, it is also cultivated in South America and on the Caribbean Islands for its fiber. Some reports suggest that the juice of Apple of […]
10/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Loquat, native to many regions in Asia, exhibits anti-diabetes properties
Eriobotrya japonica, commonly known as loquat, is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the rose (Rosaceae) family. It is widely cultivated in China and Japan for its edible fruit and seeds, as well as for the medicinal uses of its various parts. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), loquat, or pi pa, is used to clear […]
10/20/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Hepatoprotective activity of Limnophila repens (creeping marshweed) protects against paracetamol-induced toxicity
Researchers from India assessed the hepatoprotective activity of Limnophila repens (creeping marshweed) against paracetamol. They reported their findings in a study published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. The liver plays a central role in all metabolic processes inside the body. It is responsible for metabolizing a number of xenobiotics. Because of its function, the liver […]
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