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11/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Better than milk thistle seeds? Researchers say white water lily protects your liver

Maintaining a healthy liver is one of the best ways to achieve optimal health. One way to keep it healthy is to supplement your diet with natural compounds that protect the liver from damage. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examines the European white water lily (Nymphaea alba L.) and its […]

10/29/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Arjuna tree found to have medicinal properties, including antioxidant, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic benefits

Medicinal plants have always surrounded us since the beginning of time. History has shown that our ancestors heavily relied on these plants to treat a lot of ailments. However, with the advent of so-called “modern medicine,” these plants have been left by the wayside, seemingly forgotten by everyone. However, a renewed interest in traditional medicine, […]

10/28/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Eucalyptus essential oil found to help manage diabetes

A study titled “Anti-diabetic and antioxidant potentials of aqueous extract of Eucalyptus globulus in experimentally-induced diabetic rats” analyzed the effects of eucalyptus on diabetic rats. Eucalyptus globules is a member of the Myrtaceae family, along with pohutukuwa, bay rum tree, guava, acca, allspice, myrtle, and clove. It is native to southeast Australia and Tasmania, and […]

10/28/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

A plant from the coffee family, India madder, found to improve white blood cell count

A study titled “Evaluation of the anti-mycobacterial, anti-oxidative and anti-proliferative activities of Rubia cordifolia ethanolic leaf extract sub-fractions in human lymphocytes and neutrophils,” which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, showed that India madder has properties that can improve the function of the immune system by boosting white blood […]

10/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Plant-based diets and exercise can treat moderate to severe depression and anxiety

Countless studies have proven that following a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help maintain your physical health. But according to a study published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, a plant-based diet and physical activity can also help individuals with anxiety and depression. Diet, exercise, and your mental health The researchers involved in this group study set […]

09/07/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Researchers say this novel herbal powder suspension could treat depression naturally

A novel herbal compound made from jujube and lilies could be used to naturally treat depression, according to researchers from Anhui Medical University. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at a novel treatment called ziziphi spinosae lily powder suspension, which is made from dried jujube seeds (Semen Ziziphi spinosae) and lily bulbs, […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Leaves of this Egyptian plant could be the next big thing in alternative medicine, according to this study

An Italian study gave top marks to the leaves of the warka (Ficus vasta), a species of fig tree found in Egypt. Long used as an ethnomedicine for all kinds of illnesses, the leaves are reported to contain plenty of phenolics with strong antioxidant activity. Natural sources of these antioxidants are growing more important as […]

09/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Orchid tree seeds found to have antioxidant properties that protect against liver damage

A study revealed that the seeds from the orchid tree contain antioxidant properties that protect the liver from damage. Iron is important for the body because of its redox properties. However, too much of it can lead to toxicity. Tight systemic and cellular controls are essential to sustain physiological levels of iron in the body, […]

08/29/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Chinese ethnomedicine found to effectively alleviate rheumatoid arthritis symptoms with no side effects

Diu Le Bang is the traditional Chinese name for a folk medicine derived from the Claoxylon indicum plant. This ethnomedicine was recently reported to possess great potential as a safe and effective way to treat the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis inflicts painful deformation upon the joints of its victims. It is a […]

08/29/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Extracts from the common violet found to reduce body fat

The northeastern violet (Viola mandshurica) is a common East Asian herb that has been used for many medicinal purposes over the centuries. Korean researchers reported that extracts from this species of violet could reduce body fat and prevent obesity. Obesity is one of the modern plagues. Bad enough on its own, it makes patients more vulnerable to […]

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