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News & Articles By Franz Walker
02/01/2022
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By Franz Walker
Chaparral herb found to prevent oral diseases caused by oxidative stress
Larrea divaricata, more commonly known as chaparral, is a plant widely used in South American folk medicine because of its anti-inflammatory properties. With that in mind, a group of researchers conducted a study on whether an aqueous extract can be used to treat oxidative stress in the submandibular glands of diabetic rats. Previous studies have […]
01/31/2022
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By Franz Walker
This edible medicinal mushroom from China can lower blood sugar and blood lipid levels naturally
In a bid to find new treatments for diabetes mellitus, Chinese scientists investigated Cordyceps taii, a medicinal mushroom from southern China, to see if it can be used as a possible treatment against the disease. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic and systemic metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and abnormalities in lipoprotein and lipid metabolism. It can result in complications, […]
01/26/2022
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By Franz Walker
Black cumin seeds found to help shrink kidney stones
Black cumin seed, also known as black seed, is known for providing benefits for kidney health. With that in mind, Iranian scientists looked into whether black cumin, scientifically known as Nigella sativa, would also have benefits for patients with kidney stones. Previous studies have shown that black cumin seed extract can be used to treat kidney-related issues. These […]
01/24/2022
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By Franz Walker
Can you use manuka honey to treat wounds?
While the scientific and clinical focus on honey has led to the advent of “medical-grade” honey, there remains some lingering skepticism regarding the value of honey in wound care. With this in mind, a researcher conducted a review of studies on honey, particularly manuka honey, and its effects on wounds. Honey has been used to treat […]
10/11/2021
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By Franz Walker
Gut microbiota may affect the anti-cancer activity of this oriental herb against colorectal cancer
Oplopanax elatus, commonly known as nakai, is an herb native to northern China that is known for its anti-cancer effects, especially against colorectal cancer (CRC). But questions remain on whether or not the human gut microbiota interferes with nakai’s anti-CRC effects. To address this, a team of researchers from China’s National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric […]
10/11/2021
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By Franz Walker
Investigating the anti-hypertensive effects of pumpkin seed oil
A team of scientists from Marymount University, Texas Tech University and Iran’s University of Guilan discovered that pumpkin seed oil (PSO) can potentially be used to delay the onset and progression of hypertension in post-menopausal women. Their findings were published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. The researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 23 postmenopausal women aged 48 […]
10/08/2021
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By Franz Walker
Can low temperature-aged garlic enhance exercise performance?
Fatigue is tiredness from physical or mental exertion wherein a person’s physical or mental capacities are reduced. Such fatigue not only causes a person’s performance to deteriorate, but it can also lead to illnesses such as liver dysfunction and diabetes. To combat fatigue, South Korean researchers are looking to an unlikely food: aged garlic. Scientists from South […]
10/08/2021
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By Franz Walker
Study: Berberine, a natural anti-staphylococcal agent, can be used to treat prosthetic joint infections
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the primary pathogens responsible for prosthetic joint infection (PJI). This is a huge problem as certain strains of S. aureus are resistant to conventional antibacterial treatments. With this in mind, a group of researchers from China investigated whether berberine can be used as a treatment for PJI-related S. aureus infection. Joint replacement […]
10/08/2021
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By Franz Walker
Researchers investigate the influence of gut microbiota on the anti-cancer effects of Oplopanax elatus
Researchers from China’s National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders and the Hunan University of Chinese Medicine studied how anti-cancer compounds from Oplopanax elatus (nakai) interact with the human gut microbiota. Their findings were published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The polyyne-enriched fraction of O. elatus (PEFO) has shown anti-colorectal cancer (CRC) effects, but the influence […]
10/07/2021
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By Franz Walker
Low temperature-aged garlic associated with anti-fatigue effects in animal study
Researchers from South Korea’s National Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Korea University explored the potential of low temperature-aged garlic to reduce fatigue. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The researchers aged garlic at 60 C for 60 days to obtain low temperature-aged garlic (LTAG). LTAG was peeled and then processed with 70 percent ethanol (EtOL) […]
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