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08/26/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Evaluating the anxiolytic and antidepressant activities of Hypericum scabrum essential oil
In a study published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, a team from Firat University in Turkey looked at the antidepressant and anxiolytic properties of Hypericum scabrum, a plant native to Central Asia. In traditional medicine, Hypericum species have been used to treat depression and other illnesses. The researchers investigated the effects of H. scabrum on anxiety and depressive-like […]
04/15/2020
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By Ralph Flores
A closer look at the antioxidant activities of Japan’s traditional herbal medicine: Kampo
Multiple studies have shown that long-term oxidative stress can lead to the development of chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Now, researchers report in the Journal of Natural Medicines that certain types of traditional Japanese medicines, or better known as Kampo medicines, have potent antioxidant properties, with some exhibiting the potential anti-cancer activity. […]
12/19/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Lotus seedpods found to protect the liver from inflammation
Nelumbro nucifera, more commonly known as the lotus plant, is a well-known source of food and medicine in Asia. While its roots are considered a vegetable in Japan, its petals are used to flavor dishes and to make herbal teas in China. The seeds of the lotus plant also serve different purposes. Not only are lotus seeds considered a […]
10/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Efficacy of TCM can be improved with better molecular delivery methods
The herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are known for their abundance in active compounds that show greater efficacy than most conventional medicines. These beneficial components give TCM their medicinal properties, which make them useful in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. However, promising compounds such as bioactive glycosides are hindered by their chemical […]
10/15/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Thai medicine’s red physic nut, or wild castor, has a history of use fighting inflammation and cancer
Have you heard of the medicinal plant called red physic nut (Baliospermum montanum)? Also known as wild castor, the red physic nut is a leafy stout undershrub plant that grows in the Middle East and Southeast Asia where it is commonly used in traditional medicine. In Thailand, it is used to treat eczema, muscle and joint […]
10/15/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crown flower found to promote the growth of nerve tissue in the brain
The plant Calotropis gigantea, commonly known as milkweed or crown flower, is a flowering shrub with a lot of uses. It can be used for food and fuel, to make textiles, as a source of dye, and most importantly, for medicine. C. gigantea has a long history of use in traditional medicine. It also contains cardiac […]
10/08/2019
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By Melissa Smith
The cup saucer plant from India found to prevent, treat type-2 diabetes
Eating fruits and vegetables, which are nutritious and rich in beneficial phenolic compounds, protect against conditions related to oxidative stress. The fruits and leaves of a plant in India known as the cup saucer plant (Breynia retusa) may also be consumed to protect against diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Food Science […]
10/03/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Oriental herbal medicines found to improve symptoms of nervous system disorders in children
In recent years, the use of oriental herbal medicines for the treatment of various conditions has become prevalent in many countries. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), an additional health care system that relies on mind/body practices and natural products, involves the use of these medicinal herbs as well as other forms of natural therapies. CAM is now […]
10/01/2019
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By Melissa Smith
An investigation into the gastroprotective effects of BST-104, a water extract of Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle)
A team of researchers from South Korea looked at the gastroprotective effects of BST-104, a water extract of Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), in rat models of gastritis and peptic ulcer. The research team published their findings in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The team induced gastritis and gastric ulcer in rats. They then orally administered […]
09/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Lemongrass has anxiolytic effects, finds study based on experimental anxiety model
In this study, researchers from The Federal University of Sergipe in Brazil evaluated the potential anxiolytic effect of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) aroma in healthy volunteers subjected to an anxiety-inducing situation. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The researchers recruited 40 male volunteers for their study and divided them […]
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