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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 […]

10/24/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Improving cabbage production with fecal sludge

Researchers from the BRAC Agricultural Research and Development Centre in Bangladesh have found that fecal sludge could be amended into agricultural soil with commercial fertilizer to increase crop yield. The study, published in the International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation, and Technology, looked at how the sludge affects crop production, as well as how it increased maximum yield. […]

09/28/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A common traditional Chinese medicine shows potential in treating oral cancer

Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), also known as red sage, is an important herb in Chinese medicine, used in the treatment of chronic and neoplastic inflammatory diseases. The authors of a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigated its effects on oral cancer in both in vitro and in vivo experiments. The researchers […]

09/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The spasmolytic activity of the pomegranate

Extracts from the rind of Punica granatum (Pg. Cr.) or the pomegranate has previously been proven to have spasmolytic properties. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a different team of researchers sought to reveal the exact mechanisms that made this effect possible. The researchers conducted their experiments on rabbit […]

09/05/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists analyze the antioxidant properties of the pepper fruit tree

Extracts from the pepper fruit tree (Dennettia tripetala) have been found to have antifungal, insecticidal, and anti-inflammatory properties. In a study that was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers investigated the potential of essential oils from the plant’s unripe (UFO) and ripe (RFO) fruit as an antibacterial and antioxidant treatment. The […]

08/19/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Distinctly pretty and delicate, the wild carrot may be a natural treatment for cancer

Don’t let its tiny, delicate, white flowers lead you into underestimating the wild carrot. According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, this plant’s oil extracts could have huge medicinal benefits, specifically, the ability to fight skin cancer. Every year, more people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer […]

08/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Purple mangosteen found to be a powerful remedy for malaria

Purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is not just a sweet-and-sour snack. The rind of this fruit contains numerous phytochemicals that can suppress the growth of the parasites responsible for malaria. What’s more, these natural compounds can be taken alongside standard antimalarial treatments to improve the latter’s effect on drug-resistant protozoans. One out of every two people […]

08/10/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

An African ethnomedicine shows potential in treating hypertension

Hypertension is a dangerous condition that leads to a wide variety of complications. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into the diuretic and antioxidant properties of Vepris heterophylla, a plant native to Africa, and its potential role as a natural treatment for high blood pressure. Despite the prevalence of […]

08/09/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

This traditional Indian plant relieves pain without the side effects

Pain relievers are among the most common and in-demand chemical medications. They are, however, known to have serious side effects. In a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers discuss a plant traditionally used in Bangladesh which they confirmed to have anti-nociceptive properties with no adverse effects. Pain is a common condition, one that […]

08/02/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists confirm that the coffee senna weed from Africa can manage cholesterol levels

Coffee senna (Senna occidentalis; formerly Cassia occidentalis Linn) was linked to a reduced risk in atherosclerosis, indicating heart-friendly benefits, in a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The study used an animal model to confirm the ability of the plant’s aqueous extracts to fight cardiovascular disease. The coffee senna, a weed common […]

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