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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
07/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
More people are going the natural way, market sales for herbal products in the U.S. continue rising
Things are looking up for the botanical industry in the U.S. as increased acceptance of herbal products, coupled with favorable views, have boosted product sales and maintained its steady growth. Three industry experts gave their observations regarding the matter during the recently concluded Natural Products Expo West show in California. For Mark Blumenthal, the founder and executive […]
07/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Food waste from fish found to have a biomedical application: Collagen in fish scales promotes wound healing
“Let food be your medicine” gets a slightly different take with this study: Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have discovered a novel use for fish scales, which are commonly discarded in the cooking process. Their study, published in the journal Acta Biomaterialia, found that the collagen present in fish scales has the potential to be used in various […]
07/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists examine the antimicrobial activity of four ethnomedicinal plants from Pakistan
An analysis of medicinal plants widely used in folk medicine in Pakistan indicates that these contain a significant amount of phenols, flavonoids, and flavonols – which are able to provide multiple benefits. The study was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Four plant species were identified in the study – Aristolochia indica, Melilotus indicus, Tribulus terrestris, and Cuscuta pedicellata. […]
06/28/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Postmenopausal women who supplement their diet with zinc have stronger bones
Older women who suffer from low levels of estrogen after menopause may strengthen their bones by adding more zinc in their diet, according to a study in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. In the study, researchers from Panjab University and Shobhit University in India, have established that supplementing with zinc at the onset […]
06/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Trouble in the wild? Use the bark of the fig tree to promote wound healing
The next time you’re in the great outdoors, be on the lookout for fig trees. New research has established the fig tree’s ability to promote wound healing. The findings of the study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, noted the tree’s antibiotic and enhanced cell migration properties to be responsible for this response. Researchers at […]
06/18/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Evaluating the wound healing potential of the Ficus racemosa L.
Researchers at the Open University of Sri Lanka and Sri Jayewardenepura University have found that Ficus racemosa L. is able to aid wound healing, thanks to its antimicrobial and enhanced cell migration properties. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, provides scientific support for its traditional use in wound healing. The team used stem bark extracts from F. […]
06/18/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Garcinia kola and Allium sativum found to be effective alternative antimicrobials for respiratory pathogens
Researchers have found that a combination of bitter kola (Garcinia kola) and garlic (Allium sativum) extracts may contain antimicrobial properties. The study, which was published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, was conducted to investigate the effects of the plants’ extracts on known respiratory pathogens when used separately and when combined into […]
06/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Garlic is good for your heart; it lowers your blood pressure
Garlic has long been renowned for its antibacterial effects; however, several studies have shown that it could also have the potential to be beneficial to the heart. One such study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, indicated that regular intake of garlic could moderately reduce blood pressure, thereby minimizing the risk of cardiovascular disease. In the […]
06/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Bitter melon extract found to help treat diabetes with its anti-obesity effects
Bitter melons may taste unpleasant to some people, but its health benefits cannot be denied. In particular, a study in China suggested that oil extracts from bitter melon seeds have the potential to support weight loss. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, also pointed out that consuming bitter melon […]
06/12/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Herbal support for Type 2 diabetes can provide natural glycemic control
The problem we have with diabetes isn’t going away anytime soon. Based on the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 400 people around the world have the condition, and 1.6 million deaths per year are directly caused by diabetes. The most common is Type 2 diabetes. In the past three decades, reported […]
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