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11/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Lychee fruit found to be a natural remedy for gastric ulcers

Lychees (Litchi chinensis) are a tropical fruit with a sweet and flowery flavor. It contains antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. However, according to one study, the fruit can also potentially prevent and treat gastroesophageal inflammatory diseases like acute reflux esophagitis (RE) and gastric ulcer (GU). The study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, utilized animal models to see if the […]

07/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The powdered form of reishi mushrooms can treat recurrent oral ulceration

A Chinese study investigated the potential of using freeze-dried powder from reishi mushrooms as an alternative treatment for recurrent oral ulceration (ROU) in rats. They reported that the mushroom powder could serve as a possible means of therapy for recurring mouth ulcers. The Ministry of Science and Technology of China provided the funding for the […]

07/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn proven to treat gastric ulcers BETTER than PPIs

Researchers have established the gastroprotective activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn, a plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The findings of their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, indicate that multiple factors work in concert to provide this benefit. The team looked at the ability of T. cucumerina to treat gastric ulcers and prevent further damage in the area. […]

07/04/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The gastroprotective activity of a mixture of Melastoma malabathricum and Muntingia calabura leaves

A Malaysian study investigated the synergy between Melastoma malabathricum L. (MM) and Muntingia calabura L. (MC), two medicinal herbs that were separately reported to protect the gastric system. They reported that the methanolic extract from a mixture of the two herbs (MMMC) showed potential as an anti-ulcer treatment product. The Universiti Putra Malaysia supported this […]

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