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11/05/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A natural remedy for alcohol-induced fatty liver disease found in licorice root

Drinking alcohol has become a major part of people’s social lives. People drink when they are happy, sad, stressed, or feeling any other emotion. There is some benefit to moderate drinking, but too much can harm a person’s health. In particular, this can lead to a condition called alcohol-induced fatty disease. A study in BMC Complementary and […]

10/22/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Study finds that common verbena treats convulsions better than conventional drugs

The sudden, unprovoked seizures experienced by epileptic patients can put them in situations that endanger their well-being. To prevent seizures, epileptic patients are prescribed with anticonvulsant drugs. Unfortunately, these drugs are associated with adverse side effects like toxicity and congenital mutations. Natural products are now being studied for their potential in treating convulsions. A group […]

09/12/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Nutritional profile of the java plum reveals array of neuroprotective agents

Researchers discovered that the stem of the java plum (Syzygium cumini) is a good source of antibacterial, antioxidant, and neuroprotective agents. The study, published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy, revealed the scientific rationale behind the use of the java plum’s stem as a traditional herbal remedy. Existing studies have shown that other parts of the java plum tree, […]

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