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01/24/2022
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By Franz Walker
Can you use manuka honey to treat wounds?
While the scientific and clinical focus on honey has led to the advent of “medical-grade” honey, there remains some lingering skepticism regarding the value of honey in wound care. With this in mind, a researcher conducted a review of studies on honey, particularly manuka honey, and its effects on wounds. Honey has been used to treat […]
03/22/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Relieve digestive issues and fight cancer with Indian bael
Aegle marmelos, commonly known as bael in Nepal and India, is a plant that belongs to the Rutaceae, or citrus, family. It is native to Northern India but can also be found in Sri Lanka, Burma and Thailand. Also called shivaduma, or the tree of Shiva, bael is sacred to the Hindus and is commonly found growing near temples. […]
03/03/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Validating the ethnomedicinal uses of Aegle marmelos, an Ayurvedic medicine
In this study, researchers from Australia and South Korea reviewed scientific evidence verifying the pharmacological activities of Aegle marmelos. Their article was published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine. A. marmelos is commonly known as bael in Nepal and India. It is a member of the Rutaceae, or citrus family. Bael is a valuable medicinal plant and […]
01/28/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Medicinal plants from the sedge family are rich in antioxidant and antimicrobial agents
The Cyperaceae, or sedge, family is a family of flowering plants that grow in wet regions around the world. It contains around 5,000 different plant species, many of which have shown remarkable biological properties in in vitro and in vivo studies. According to researchers, plants from the sedge family owe their health-promoting properties to the high amounts […]
01/20/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of three plants from the Cyperaceae family
In this study, researchers investigated the antimicrobial, antioxidant and chemical properties of plants from the Cyperaceae (sedges) family. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Some members of the Cyperaceae family have been extensively studied for their bioactive compounds. For their experiment, the researchers investigated plants like Kyllinga odorata (fragrant spikesedge), Oxycaryum cubensis (Cuban bulrush) […]
01/15/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Antimicrobial compound in seaweed can be used to develop self-cleaning surfaces, new research finds
Seaweed is known for being the best dietary source of iodine and for providing many other health benefits. But according to researchers at Unilever, seaweed can also be used to develop self-cleaning surfaces. After more than a decade of studying the chemical components of seaweed, Unilever announced on Jan. 5 that it has developed a new technology that could harness […]
11/19/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Rosa damascena hydrosol found to reduce the pathogenicity of microbes and inhibit skin inflammation
Researchers at Teikyo University in Japan investigated the effects of Damask rose (Rosa damascena) water on the growth of Candida albicans and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and on the function of neutrophils, which are key regulators of inflammatory reactions. They reported their findings in an article published in Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. Hydrosol prepared from the flowers of R. damascena is traditionally […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluation of the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Ziziphus lotus seeds
Researchers at the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Morocco evaluated the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the organic and aqueous extracts of Ziziphus lotus (jujube) seeds. They reported their findings in a study published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. According to previous studies, natural plant extracts contain a variety of phenolic compounds with beneficial activities. To determine the […]
07/29/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Essential oils of Etlingera plants are rich in antimicrobial compounds
Plants in the genus Etlingera belong to the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family and are native to the Indo-Pacific region. They have long been used as traditional medicines by indigenous communities and are also known for their culinary applications. Studies suggest that Etlingera plants are rich in biologically active volatile components that contribute to their medicinal properties. Despite […]
07/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the health benefits of African plants and spices
According to studies, up to 80 percent of people in developing countries use complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs). In fact, CAMs are the most widespread sources of medicine worldwide. When it comes to treating bacterial and fungal skin infections, essential oils are the CAMs of choice. Known for their potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, some essential […]
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