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04/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Pepper-rosmarin essential oil found to effectively treat fungal disease in maize
The fungus Bipolaris maydis is a plant pathogen known for causing Southern corn leaf blight in maize. Southern corn leaf blight causes elongated lesions in corn leaves which can merge to kill large areas of corn leaf tissue. This impairs the ability of corn to perform photosynthesis, leading to increased stalk rots and reduced crop yield. In […]
04/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Dietary niacin intake affects risk of hip fracture, hip bone mineral density
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is an essential micronutrient that helps the body break down carbohydrates, fats and proteins and convert them into energy. It is also involved in the production of certain hormones and plays a role in liver function. Niacin can be obtained from a wide variety of food sources, such as […]
04/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Assessing the qualitative phytochemistry of Andrographis paniculata and Withania somnifera leaf extracts
Indian researchers investigated the phytochemical composition and estimated the total phenolic content of leaf extracts obtained from Andrographis paniculata and Withania somnifera. Their findings were published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. A. paniculata (green chiretta) and W. somnifera (ashwagandha) are common herbs that are traditionally used to treat a wide variety of ailments in humans and animals. According to […]
03/31/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Examining the antimicrobial activity of Conyza bonariensis and Tribulus terrestris
Researchers from Tanzania evaluated the antimicrobial activity of Conyza bonariensis and Tribulus terrestris, two plants that grow in their country. Their findings were published in the journal Herbal Medicine. The increase in microbial drug resistance demands new and effective drugs; medicinal plants are promising sources of these. Natural antimicrobial agents have protected human life from fatal diseases […]
03/31/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Vernonia colorata (Drake) leaf extract found to have strong resistance modulatory activity against certain bacteria
In this study, researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana investigated the ability of vernolide from Vernonia colorata (bitterleaf) to modulate the resistance of pathogenic bacteria toward known antibiotics. Their findings were published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. The resistance modulatory activities of natural products have gained scientific interest in recent years. In […]
03/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Quercetin, the active compound in Yang-Yin-Qing-Fei-Tang, found to inhibit lung cancer
Quercetin is a plant pigment or flavonoid that’s present in fruits, vegetables, seeds and grains. It is considered one of the most abundant antioxidants in the human diet. Apart from its antioxidant activities, quercetin is also known for having other beneficial properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity and even anti-cancer activities. In an recent study published in The American Journal […]
03/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Iceland study identifies coronavirus mutations, says people may be infected by multiple waves of variants
Genetic sequencing of swabs from nearly 10,000 people in Iceland, where 648 cases have been reported as of Tuesday, has revealed 40 different mutations in the novel coronavirus. Sequencing results also revealed that a person may be infected by two variants of the virus. Researchers at deCODE genetics, a private biopharmaceutical company based in Reykjavik, have been assisting […]
03/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
These herbs can protect your skin from cancer, says research
Low-risk skin cancers or non-melanoma skin cancers are a group of cancers that develop in the upper layers of the skin. These types of cancer usually affect people with fair skin, as well as the elderly. Although low-risk skin cancers are more common than the more serious melanoma, treatment options for them are still limited and oftentimes […]
03/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the anti-fungal effects of fennel oil
In this study, researchers from Fayoum University and Cairo University in Egypt screened the anti-microbial activities of some plant essential oils against isolates of Candida albicans, which causes vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and investigated the anti-fungal effect of the most active essential oil against planktonic and sessile cells. Their findings were published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. To screen […]
03/25/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Understanding how TCM treats heart disease, thanks to metabolomics
Metabolomics is the study of small molecules called metabolites, which can be found in cells, biological fluids and different organisms. This approach is often used to understand how bodily functions are affected by external events and conditions, and to measure the response of different body parts to perturbations, such as those caused by a disease. Metabolomics is considered a […]
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