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07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crescent-cup liverwort shows promise as a treatment for diabetes
Crescent-cup liverwort, scientifically known as Lunularia cruciata is a small, non-vascular plant that’s native to the region around the Mediterranean. Named for the shape of its cups — structures that contain cells called gemmae that enable it to reproduce asexually — crescent-cup liverwort is a forest dweller that germinates on moist surfaces. Together with mosses and hornworts, liverworts […]
07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The role of functional foods in treating chronic diseases
In this study, researchers at Wuhan Sports University in China summarized several widely investigated bioactive components used as functional foods and their role in autophagy. Their review was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. Functional foods, which could be either natural or processed foods that contain bioactive compounds, can provide health-promoting effects beyond […]
07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review looks at antimicrobial properties of plants of the genus Etlingera
Researchers at Noakhali Science and Technology University in Bangladesh discussed the chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils derived from plants of the genus Etlingera. Their review was published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Essential oils from medicinal plants have been extensively used in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. The aromatic plants of genus Etlingera, […]
07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers investigate anti-cancer properties of 14 Passiflora species
Brazilian researchers evaluated the cytotoxic potential of Passiflora plants cultivated in Brazil against cancer cells. They also identified the mechanism of cytotoxicity induced by the most promising extract. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. For their experiment, the researchers obtained extracts from the leaves of 14 Passiflora species using ethanol as solvent. They evaluated the […]
07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the anti-cancer potential of medicinal plants in Ethiopia
In this study, researchers from Ethiopia and Sweden investigated the toxicity of extracts derived from seven medicinal plants traditionally used to treat breast cancer in Ethiopia. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. According to traditional healers, Sideroxylon oxyacanthum, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Clematis simensis, Clematis longicauda, Dovyalis abyssinica, Vernonia leopoldi and Clerodendrum myricoides are the most frequently […]
07/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cannabidiol treatment found to reduce PTSD symptoms
In this study, American researchers examined the clinical benefit of cannabidiol (CBD) for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. CBD is a non-psychotomimetic cannabinoid compound that can be found in plants from the genus Cannabis. Preclinical studies suggest that CBD has a beneficial […]
07/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the antimicrobial properties of essential oils from Cameroonian spices
Researchers at the University of Dschang in Cameroon evaluated the chemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial activity of essential oils from four spices native to Cameroon. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Using hydrodistillation, the researchers extracted essential oils from the seeds of four Cameroonian spices, namely, Aframomum citratum […]
07/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Curcuma longa essential oil found to have scolicidal effects against protoscoleces
Iranian researchers investigated the efficacy and safety of Curcuma longa (turmeric) essential oil (CLEO) against hydatid cysts protoscoleces. They reported their findings in an article published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Hydatid cysts protoscoleces refers to a particular larval stage of the dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus. One of the best ways to cure hydatid cysts […]
07/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Efficacy of acupuncture in insomnia treatment
In this study, researchers provided updated evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for primary insomnia. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Acupuncture is widely used in Asia as an alternative therapy for insomnia. In Western countries, the use of acupuncture is increasing. To […]
07/20/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Autumn crocus, a traditional Persian medicine for low back pain
Low back pain is a common symptom of chronic diseases such as spinal cancer, arthritis, spondylosis and kidney disease. It is also caused by mechanical issues and soft-tissue injuries, the most common of which is a torn (or pulled) muscle or ligament. Today, there are plenty of treatments available for people experiencing low back pain. Physicians usually prescribe oral medications […]
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