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News & Articles By RJ Jhonson
01/04/2019
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By RJ Jhonson
Popular traditional Chinese root demonstrates powerful antidiabetic activity
The world continues to reel from the growing epidemic that is diabetes. Although the disease is being controlled with the aid of chemical medications, these drugs are not without side effects, prompting researchers to look into natural yet effective alternatives. A study investigated the efficacy of Helicteres angustifolia, a plant popularly used in Chinese medicine, […]
01/03/2019
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By RJ Jhonson
Good for your skin too: Topically applying dong quai can improve pruritus
Dong quai (Angelica sinensis), also known as female ginseng, is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. A study found that among its various medicinal benefits is the ability to provide relief from atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema. In the study, the researchers induced eczema in mice by applying 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB), a […]
01/03/2019
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By RJ Jhonson
A traditional Sub-Saharan ethnomedicine shows promise as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent
Inflammation can be a serious threat to your health. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the leaf extracts of mbola (Parinari curatellifolia) an African medicinal plant, has a potent anti-inflammatory activity that can help prevent inflammation from causing further damage to your body. Inflammation is part of your body’s immune response. […]
01/01/2019
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By RJ Jhonson
Study evaluates the effectiveness of gurmar in reducing symptoms of metabolic syndrome
A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that people with metabolic syndrome can ameliorate some of the condition’s complications with aid from gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre), a plant whose name literally means “sugar destroyer.” Metabolic syndrome is a serious health condition involving several metabolic disorders occurring together. These are usually obesity, hypertension, and […]
12/27/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
A class of plant-derived compounds show promise in treating ADHD
The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has risen by over 41 percent in the last decade, making it the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder in the U.S. Apart from conventional treatments for the condition, researchers are looking into plant-based compounds called oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) as possible alternatives. As implied by […]
12/26/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
This widely distributed African plant plays a vital role in the development of alternative healthcare
With the number of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) sufferers seen to quadruple by the year 2050, researchers are looking for safe and effective methods to prevent the condition’s development and progression. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that Sarcocephalus latifolius bark, with its potent antioxidant properties, could be a viable […]
12/23/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Scientists study Canadian medicinal plants to explore natural cures for diabetes
Diabetes is a complex disease that leads to a wide variety of complications, one of the most common of which is diabetic nephropathy (DN) or kidney damage. A team of researchers from Canada sought to identify natural extracts, found in the eastern James Bay area, with potent anti-apoptotic properties that can prevent kidney cell death […]
12/16/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
The Asian water plantain is a natural remedy for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is not a serious condition in itself, but its complications can be deadly. The extract of Asian water plantains (Alisma orientale) could be a potential treatment for the condition, according to a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, as it is able to not only reduce the amount of accumulated fat […]
12/15/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Study: PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone) may prevent and even reverse Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease may be one of the most fearsome health conditions common among the elderly. Imagine gradually losing your memory while your body weakens. But the risk of Alzheimer’s may be a thing of the past as pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), a micronutrient in plants, has been found to have the ability to halt the progress […]
12/15/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Berberine is an alkaloid that plays an essential role in metabolic and cardiovascular health
If you are looking for effective traditional natural treatments, berberine could be a good start. This orange-yellow alkaloid has been used by both Native Americans and European colonists, as well as practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, for its healing benefits on the digestive and cardiovascular systems. Berberine is found in several plants around the world. […]
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