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01/24/2022
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By Franz Walker
Can you use manuka honey to treat wounds?
While the scientific and clinical focus on honey has led to the advent of “medical-grade” honey, there remains some lingering skepticism regarding the value of honey in wound care. With this in mind, a researcher conducted a review of studies on honey, particularly manuka honey, and its effects on wounds. Honey has been used to treat […]
08/02/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Medicinal plants: What you need to know about herbal antibiotics
Bacteria tend to develop resistance to industrial antibiotics sooner or later, but this isn’t the case with herbal antibiotics. Herbal antibiotics work in a way where bacteria resistance becomes unlikely, even futile. Medicinal plants, including herbal antibiotics, have been used in the management of infectious diseases since ancient times. In modern times, the effectiveness of many […]
04/15/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Rose water is an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory remedy for skin infections
Rosa damascena, commonly known as Damask rose, is one of the most important and medicinally useful members of the Rosaceae (rose) family. It is an ornamental plant widely used to make perfumes and is reported to have plenty of beneficial properties. According to multiple studies, Damask rose has anti-HIV, antibacterial, antioxidant, antitussive, hypnotic and antidiabetic properties. […]
03/22/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Relieve digestive issues and fight cancer with Indian bael
Aegle marmelos, commonly known as bael in Nepal and India, is a plant that belongs to the Rutaceae, or citrus, family. It is native to Northern India but can also be found in Sri Lanka, Burma and Thailand. Also called shivaduma, or the tree of Shiva, bael is sacred to the Hindus and is commonly found growing near temples. […]
03/03/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Validating the ethnomedicinal uses of Aegle marmelos, an Ayurvedic medicine
In this study, researchers from Australia and South Korea reviewed scientific evidence verifying the pharmacological activities of Aegle marmelos. Their article was published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine. A. marmelos is commonly known as bael in Nepal and India. It is a member of the Rutaceae, or citrus family. Bael is a valuable medicinal plant and […]
01/28/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Medicinal plants from the sedge family are rich in antioxidant and antimicrobial agents
The Cyperaceae, or sedge, family is a family of flowering plants that grow in wet regions around the world. It contains around 5,000 different plant species, many of which have shown remarkable biological properties in in vitro and in vivo studies. According to researchers, plants from the sedge family owe their health-promoting properties to the high amounts […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
This Moroccan plant is a natural reservoir of antioxidant and antibacterial compounds
Ziziphus lotus, known by its common name jujube, is a shrub from the buckthorn (Rhamnaceae) family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but can also be found in the Moroccan Sahara and in Somalia. A close relative of the Chinese date (Z. jujuba) — an herb used in Traditional Chinese medicine — jujube is […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluation of the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Ziziphus lotus seeds
Researchers at the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Morocco evaluated the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the organic and aqueous extracts of Ziziphus lotus (jujube) seeds. They reported their findings in a study published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. According to previous studies, natural plant extracts contain a variety of phenolic compounds with beneficial activities. To determine the […]
09/16/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
The incredible science-backed health benefits of cumin
Merchants in early civilizations traded a host of prized possessions. Many of them include spices, treasured not only for their culinary uses but also for their medicinal properties. One such spice is cumin, which is made from the dried seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant of the parsley family. Various cultures around the world use cumin seeds and powder as both a spice and […]
07/29/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Essential oils of Etlingera plants are rich in antimicrobial compounds
Plants in the genus Etlingera belong to the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family and are native to the Indo-Pacific region. They have long been used as traditional medicines by indigenous communities and are also known for their culinary applications. Studies suggest that Etlingera plants are rich in biologically active volatile components that contribute to their medicinal properties. Despite […]
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