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11/22/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Propolis from honey bees is a powerful superfood that kills Candida albicans

Propolis — also known as bee glue — can be used to counter Candida albicans, the fungal pathogen behind candidiasis or yeast infection. This is according to a study that compared the antifungal effects with those of other natural extracts. In the study, the researchers compared the effects of propolis, garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris), clove […]

11/20/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Chinese Medicine formula dong quai found to improve pruritus and skin inflammation

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that commonly occurs in children, but may also occur in adults. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that the topical application of dong quai (Angelica sinensis), also known as female ginseng, can help provide relief from the condition’s symptoms. The researchers induced atopic dermatitis […]

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