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11/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Lychee fruit found to be a natural remedy for gastric ulcers

Lychees (Litchi chinensis) are a tropical fruit with a sweet and flowery flavor. It contains antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. However, according to one study, the fruit can also potentially prevent and treat gastroesophageal inflammatory diseases like acute reflux esophagitis (RE) and gastric ulcer (GU). The study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, utilized animal models to see if the […]

10/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Regarded as a sacred tree in India, amla may hold the key to preventing obesity

The amla (Emblica officinalis) tree is worshiped in India because it provides a vitamin C-rich fruit that can help boost overall health. Based on data from a study, amla could also be used to prevent obesity. For the study, which was published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, a team of researchers used a rat model to […]

09/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Goji berry extract found to be an effective treatment for two deadly tropical diseases

Goji berries, which are full of nutrients, are a popular remedy. According to a study, the brightly colored berries could also be used to treat two fatal tropical diseases. The research was published in the European Journal of Medical Chemistry. Can goji berries fight the parasites that cause fascioliasis and schistosomiasis? The research centered around a […]

01/15/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Astragalus found to protect against drug-induced liver injury: Study

The liver is a very important organ that is, unfortunately, vulnerable to various toxic agents and harmful elements. Among these are drugs like paracetamol that, when taken in doses that exceed what’s recommended, can stress out or even damage the liver. Fortunately, an investigative team comprising of researchers from Saudi Arabia, Cairo, and Turkey have […]

01/13/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Ginger and rosemary found to benefit the heart by maintaining healthy cholesterol levels

Ginger and rosemary can help a person’s heart and arterial health, according to a study published in the Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. The paper, titled Possible hypocholesterolemic effect of ginger and rosemary oil in rats, pointed that ginger and rosemary have cholesterol-reducing effects after in vivo trials in rats that were fed with […]

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