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News & Articles By Janine Acero
05/20/2019
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By Janine Acero
Essential oil of the sandarac tree shown to have antimicrobial properties
A study in the Journal of Essential Oil Research evaluated the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oils of Tetraclinis articulata, commonly known as the sandarac tree. Researchers analyzed the essential oils of fresh and dried leaves of T. articulata by GC-FID and GC-MS, identifying 62 and 54 volatile compounds representing 88 percent and 98 percent of the total […]
05/17/2019
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By Janine Acero
Good bacteria can boost gut health and lower your risk of developing colitis
Balance is the key to a healthy body. Consuming too few healthy foods or too many high-fat junk foods can jeopardize your health and increase your risk of developing serious diseases. To counteract these, researchers from Kyung Hee University in South Korea suggest using probiotics. Their study, published in the journal Nutrition Research, demonstrates the efficacy of probiotics in improving high-fat diet-induced colitis in mice by inhibiting NF-KB activation […]
05/17/2019
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By Janine Acero
These 3 acupuncture points can help ease menopause-related hot flashes
Every woman is bound to undergo menopause. This condition occurs between the ages of 45 and 60. During this time, a woman experiences various symptoms that may affect her body and mind. The most common symptoms of menopause are night sweats, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness. Menopause also causes headache, fatigue, body pain, anxiety, sleeping problems, genital and urinary problems, and […]
05/16/2019
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By Janine Acero
Beach vitex herb found to possess anticancer properties, according to study
Many medicinal plants possess potent anticancer properties, but researchers have explored some lesser-known ones that surprisingly share the same therapeutic benefits. Scientists from South Korea evaluated the apoptotic mechanism of Vitex rotundifolia L. fruit extract against human colorectal cancer cells. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The fruit of V. rotundifolia, commonly known as […]
05/16/2019
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By Janine Acero
Can five-flavor berry help in treating sleep problems?
Sleep is your body’s way of recuperating from the day’s stresses. Even animals need sleep to allow their bodies to recover lost energy. Sleep disorders, therefore, pose a significant problem in the overall health of a person. Fortunately, traditional healers have used herbal medicines since ancient times to address sleep troubles naturally. Researchers at the Sun […]
05/16/2019
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By Janine Acero
Research reveals that a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine can potentially treat symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome
A person with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) experiences extreme tiredness that can’t be explained by any underlying medical condition. The consistent fatigue can’t be relieved by rest and is severe enough to disrupt their daily activities. For CFS to be diagnosed, the unrelenting fatigue must last for at least six months. This complex, chronic illness affects about one million […]
05/15/2019
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By Janine Acero
Researchers examine the antibacterial activity of Indian wormwood vs. 9 pathogenic strains
Researchers from the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India investigated the composition and antibacterial activity of Indian wormwood essential oil against nine pathogenic strains. Their findings were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. The researchers analyzed the composition of essential oil derived from the aerial parts of Artemisia nilagirica using GC-FID and […]
05/15/2019
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By Janine Acero
Researchers look at TCM usage to treat COPD in Taiwan
A nationwide population-based cross-sectional study conducted by researchers from Chang Gung University in Taiwan looked at the frequency of prescription and usage of Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Chinese herbal products (CHPs) have been used in East Asian countries as therapeutic […]
05/02/2019
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By Janine Acero
Beach vitex fruit can induce apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells
Scientists from South Korea evaluated the apoptotic mechanism of Vitex rotundifolia L. fruit extract against human colorectal cancer cells. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The fruit of V. rotundifolia or beach vitex has been reported to induce apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells through the accumulation of oxygen species. The researchers aimed […]
05/01/2019
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By Janine Acero
Swarna Jibanti, a plant used in Ayurveda, shows potential therapeutic activity against chronic fatigue syndrome
Researchers from India investigated the therapeutic activity of a species of orchid used in Ayurvedic medicine against chronic fatigue syndrome. Their findings were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Swarna jibanti (Coelogyne cristata) is an orchid used in Ayurvedic medicine to promote a healthy life span. The researchers assessed the efficacy of the hydro-alcoholic […]
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