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News & Articles By Ellaine Castillo
01/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Australian rainforest tree shows promise as powerful antiseptic
Researchers from Griffith University have found that Oliver’s sassafras (Cinnamomum oliveri), a rainforest tree native to Australia, has potent antibacterial activity. This finding, which was published in the journal Pharmacognosy Communications, shows that Oliver’s sassafras has potential use as a natural antiseptic. Oliver’s sassafras, also known as camphorwood, black sassafras, or cinnamon wood, is commonly found […]
01/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
A native tropical Asian plant found to have remarkable antioxidant activity
A study conducted by researchers from Savitribai Phule Pune University revealed that different ironweed (Vernonia cinerea) extracts possess antioxidant activity. In the study, published in Free Radicals and Antioxidants, antioxidant activity was determined using extracts from different organs of ironweed, which were extracted using different solvents. Traditionally, ironweed plant has been used for different medicinal […]
01/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Korean traditional medicine validated to be an effective anti-inflammatory agent
Too much of anything is bad, even if that something is good for you. Take inflammation, for instance. It’s one of the body’s earliest defense reactions to pathogens. But too much of it requires immediate treatment, otherwise it can damage other organs. While conventional treatments are available, these aren’t without risk and can be harmful to a […]
01/24/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
A well-known herbal medicine has been scientifically proven to treat inflammatory skin conditions
The underlying mechanism behind the use of Sanguisorbae Radix as a medicinal herb for the treatment of various inflammatory conditions has been uncovered by researchers from the Korean Institute of Oriental Medicine. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the effects of Sanguisorbae Radix on stimulated human keratinocyte cells […]
01/24/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Studying the anticancer potential of sand apple
A study by researchers from the University of Namibia showed that sand apple (Diospyros chamaethamnus) has anti-proliferative activity against cancer cells. This finding, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, was based on the results of in vitro experiments involving different cancer cell lines. Although cancer treatments like surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy […]
01/24/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
The hypoglycemic potential of Kigelia, a common African fruit
The adverse side effects and high costs associated with most prescription drugs have turned people towards using cheaper and safer alternatives like herbal remedies. However, not all natural remedies are already proven effective, so it’s important to go for ones that are backed with scientific studies. One herbal remedy that has been shown by researchers from Malawi to be […]
01/24/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Study proves the antifungal potential of thyme essential oil
Essential oils derived from plants are widely used for an extensive range of applications, from cooking to the treatment of diseases. One of the most common essential oils come from thyme (Thymus vulgaris), an herb that grows in various parts of the world. Recently, researchers from the Prince Sultan Military Medical City in Saudi Arabia found that thyme essential oil […]
01/24/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
A powerful wound-healing medicine found in a traditional Indian plant
The saying goes, “time heals all wounds,” but for that to happen, a person must attend to it with treatment necessary for it to heal properly. Recently, researchers from Cairo University found a powerful wound-healing medicine in the ammania waterwort (Bergia ammannioides), a plant commonly used in traditional medicine. Wound healing is a very complicated process that […]
01/24/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Natural treatment for diabetes found in a subtropical plant
Calophyllum brasiliense, which is commonly called Santa Maria, is a plant native to Latin America. This subtropical plant is widely used by practitioners of traditional medicine as a remedy for bronchitis, liver disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, pain, inflammation, high blood pressure, rheumatism, and diabetes. However, most of these folkloric uses of Santa Maria have not been extensively studied. Researchers from the Federal University […]
01/24/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Does the African mahogany have anticancer properties? Research says it can prevent cancer cell growth without damaging healthy cells
Cancer is still a global cause for concern, despite developments in conventional treatments like chemotherapy. The World Health Organization estimates that the disease will cause more than 9.6 million deaths this year. Given that conventional medications aren’t working out, many healthcare professionals are now looking at medicinal plants to reduce the burden of cancer on patients. […]
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