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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
10/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Common herbal plants like holy basil leaf and sesame seed have therapeutic effects against inflammation
Inflammation has been linked by many studies to the development of chronic diseases. Under normal circumstances, inflammation facilitates the elimination of pathogens and promotes tissue repair and recovery. But depending on the severity of this immune response and whether it is local or systemic, inflammation can trigger metabolic and neuroendocrine changes. These changes enable the […]
10/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Rockpine and bitter melon extracts exhibit antidiabetic properties by improving glucose and lipid levels, animal study finds
A recent study by South Korean researchers reported the development of a functional food that can help treat Type 2 diabetes. This functional food consists of a combination of extracts derived from Orostachys japonicus, a flowering medicinal plant commonly known as rock pine (wa-song in Korean), and Momordica charantia, a tropical vine that produces bitter melon. The researchers […]
10/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Oriental photinia can protect against skin aging: Study
Pourthiaea villosa, commonly known as oriental photinia or Christmas berry, is a flowering shrub that belongs to the rose (Rosaceae) family. It is native to East Asia, particularly to Japan, Korea and China. Oriental photinia has edible leaves and fruits, as well a hard and heavy wood that’s suitable for making furniture. Although not much is […]
10/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Hottentot fig, a medicinal plant from South Africa, can treat common ailments without causing blood toxicity
Hottentot fig, scientifically known as Carpobrotus edulis, is an edible ground cover plant native to South Africa. Cultivated as an ornamental and a soil-stabilizing plant, Hottentot fig is also harvested from the wild for its edible fruit and medicinal uses. In fact, this flowering plant is one of the most common plants used in traditional medicine […]
10/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Japanese black vinegar found to be effective against metabolic syndrome
The Japanese black vinegar known simply as “kurozu” is a mild-tasting vinegar that has been brewed by artisans for more than 200 years in the town of Fukushima, Japan. Also called amber rice vinegar, this condiment is produced by slowly fermenting a mixture of rice and water in black ceramic jars using a microbe called Aspergillus oryzae. This expert fermenter […]
10/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Capsaicin from chili peppers reduces liver and abdominal fat and protects against oxidative damage
Capsaicin is an active compound found in different types of hot peppers. It is responsible for their spiciness, as well as for the health benefits associated with them. One of the most notable things capsaicin is known for is its ability to relieve pain. Several studies have shown that capsaicin can decrease the intensity of […]
10/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluation of the safety and phytochemical content of Carpobrotus edulis
Researchers at the University of Nairobi and the University of Zimbabwe screened the aqueous leaf extract of Carpobrotus edulis (Hottentot fig), a medicinal plant native to Zimbabwe, to determine its phytochemical composition and its effect on hematological parameters. They reported their findings in an article published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. C. edulis leaves are used in folk medicine […]
10/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Rhus verniciflua and Eucommia ulmoides extracts can regulate hepatic dyslipidemia
In this study, researchers from South Korea examined the mechanism by which the combined extracts of Rhus verniciflua (Chinese lacquer tree) and Eucommia ulmoides (Chinese rubber tree) — denoted as ILF-RE — regulate hepatic dyslipidemia. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic liver disease associated with […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Fermented green tea is a novel functional food that can help reduce obesity and regulate triglyceride levels
The practice of drinking green tea originated in Ancient China, where infusions made with the leaves of Camellia sinensis were consumed for medicinal purposes. Green tea is one of the seven ingredients the Ancient Chinese believed were essential for daily living; hence, they made a habit of drinking green tea to support their health. Like sipping tea after […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
This Moroccan plant is a natural reservoir of antioxidant and antibacterial compounds
Ziziphus lotus, known by its common name jujube, is a shrub from the buckthorn (Rhamnaceae) family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but can also be found in the Moroccan Sahara and in Somalia. A close relative of the Chinese date (Z. jujuba) — an herb used in Traditional Chinese medicine — jujube is […]
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