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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Wormwood used to induce apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma
Researchers from South Korea have found that Artemisia capillaris, commonly known as wormwood, can inhibit the spread of hepatocellular carcinoma by inducing apoptosis. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, used an ethanol fraction of A. capillaris to determine its anti-cancer properties and its mode of action. In traditional medicine, A. capillaris has been used t o protect the liver […]
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Evaluating the hepatoprotective effects of golden tickseed
The golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria) contains hepatoprotective properties, validating its traditional use in the treatment of hepatitis. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, explored whether the ethanol extract from C. tinctoria (CTEtOH) is able to protect the liver from injury in vivo. Researchers used a mouse model of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced acute liver injury […]
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Gotu kola, an important oriental medicinal herb, helps cancer patients stay strong
Cachexia, the muscle wasting syndrome that’s seen in chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes, is typically associated with the rapid progression of the disease, especially in patients with cancer. However, research from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Stellenbosch Universty in South Africa, together with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (formerly Manipal University) in India, have […]
10/16/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Black seed honey treats wound infections caused by MRSA
Black seed honey, which comes from the combination of oil from the seeds of Nigella sativa and honey, could be used to treat wounds following an infection from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The study, which was published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, was led by researchers from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Infected wounds […]
10/16/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Benign prostatic hyperplasia can be treated with the extract of Japanese rush root
A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows that the perennial plant Japanese rush (Acorus gramineus), found in countries in East Asia, can reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In the study, researchers from South Korea evaluated the pharmacological effects of the plant, despite its toxicity. The study addressed two goals: To determine […]
10/16/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Vitamin E may be useful in maintaining bone quality
A study led by researchers from Toyo University in Japan have found that a vitamin E derivative called tocotrienol-rich fraction (TRF) can effectively inhibit the activation of Janus kinase (JAK) signaling — which regulates the lysyl oxidase (LOX) enzyme in osteoblastic cells. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, looked at the link […]
10/16/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists study the biological potential of the Quercus dilatata
Researchers have discovered that Quercus dilatata (commonly known as the moru oak), a medicinal tree found in the Himalayas, could be used to fight chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, examined the antioxidant, cytotoxic, protein kinase inhibitory, antileishmanial and glucose modulatory properties of Q. dilatata using multiple assays. To determine […]
10/15/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Buckthorn, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, found to protect against acute lung injury
Researchers have found an ingredient found in buckthorn that is capable of reducing acute lung injury, based on in vivo studies. Rhamnazin, a flavonoid found in the buckthorn plant, has already been known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, researchers from Changzhou Jintan District People’s Hospital in Jiangsu, China had also discovered that rhamnazin is also […]
10/15/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Medicinal plants for skin disorders: Healers in rural areas of South Africa that don’t have modern healthcare effectively use plants without side effects
A study made by researchers from the University of Johannesburg has shed light on the therapeutic effect of plants commonly used by a rural group in South Africa. To answer for the lack of access to healthcare facilities and traditional medicine, they have resorted to using medicinal plants — with great effect. The team was able to determine that […]
10/15/2018
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By Ralph Flores
A prophylactic experiment proves the effectiveness of charcoal tree in treating malaria
The charcoal-tree (Trema orientalis), a perennial tree used in traditional medicine, could be used to treat malaria, according to African researchers. In their paper, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, investigated that anti-plasmodial and anti-malaria properties of T. orientalis. Researchers assessed traditional claims of T. orientalis having prophylactic anti-malarial uses, given the limited scientific literature […]
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