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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
10/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Traditional healers in South Africa use plant-based treatments for HIV symptoms
An invasive plant species in South Africa is discovered to have an unlikely use for traditional healers in the area. In a study conducted by researchers from the University of Venda, they found out that local healers in Limpopo, South Africa used invasive alien plants to treat HIV and AIDS-related symptoms. The study presented which plants […]
10/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Chinese medicine can reverse multidrug resistance in chemotherapy
Bacteria aren’t the only ones who can become resistant to drugs: Cancer cells do it, too, and often with the worst possible outcomes. In a systematic review that appeared in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, a team of researchers from different universities in China looked into the ability of Chinese medicines to treat multidrug resistance during chemotherapy. Multidrug resistance […]
10/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Adding TCM to colon hydrotherapy shows promise as a new strategy for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Having a fatty liver can lead to severe conditions in the future, but a team of scientists from the Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine is turning to alternative medicine and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to address it. In particular, they found colon hydrotherapy, when it is combined with TCM, to be a promising treatment strategy in managing non-alcoholic fatty […]
10/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Water clover improves kidney function in pets with urolithiasis
The water clover (Marsilea crenata), a species of fern found in Southeast Asia, could improve the kidney function of pet animals with urolithiasis, according to a study in American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. In the paper, Sri Murwani of Brawijaya University in Indonesia looked at the diuretic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of M. crenata, and whether it can […]
10/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Common St. Paul’s wort is a potent alternative remedy for acute arthritis and gout
The common St. Paul’s wort (Siegesbeckia orientalis L.) contains anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperuricemic properties, which support its use in indigenous medicine as a treatment for gout. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, examined the biological properties of an n-butanol-soluble fraction (BuOH fr.) of the plant to support its medical relevance. To prepare the extract, researchers used the aerial part […]
10/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The pharmacological profile of the Himalayan snowberry
Researchers from Pakistan have found that Gaultheria trichophylla Royle, also known as the Himalayan snowberry, contains potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. Their findings, which were published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also revealed that G. trichophylla is a rich source of essential nutrients, making it an ideal candidate for food and medicine. For the study, the team used […]
10/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
A growing body of evidence is backing the health benefits of curcumin
The benefits of curcumin, the most active ingredient in turmeric, have already been well-known and well-discussed. In a recently-published paper, these benefits are front-and-center once more, as the many benefits of the compound curcumin, which are extracted from the spice turmeric, were discussed. According to the paper, the compound helps manage oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic […]
10/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Agrimonia pilosa found to improve impaired glucose metabolism induced by a high-fat diet
A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has established that extracts from Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. (commonly known as the hairy agrimony) could be used to manage symptoms of impaired glucose tolerance in rats that were fed a high-fat diet (HFD). A. pilosa is known for its medicinal properties, including its anti-cancer, antioxidant, and anti-diabetes activity. Researchers looked at […]
10/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Essential oils from Egyptian trees can be used to treat bacterial infections
New research has established that the essential oils derived from the Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) and lemon-scented gum (Corymbia citriodora) contain antifungal and antibacterial properties. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, identified the therapeutic potential of the two plants. Essential oils from the two trees were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) to determine its […]
10/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The orchid tree found to protect your liver
Researchers have found that the orchid tree (Bauhinia purpurea), a plant native to southern China and Southeast Asia, can be used to treat inflammatory diseases, including liver injury. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the hepatoprotective properties in the methanol extract of B. purpurea (MEBP) using a liver injury animal model. In the […]
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