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10/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Brazilian fruit gabiroba is a natural remedy for diarrhea

Gabiroba (Campomanesia adamantium) is a native Brazilian fruit commonly used for treating stomach disorders. It was revealed in a study published in The Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy that the different bioactive compounds present in gabiroba extracts are responsible for its pharmacological activities. Natives commonly drink gabiroba tea because of its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-diarrheal activities. Aside from these, extracts […]

10/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Traditional Yucatan medicine found to effectively reduce pain and inflammation

Many plants are utilized in the Yucatan peninsula as traditional medicines for different conditions. One of the commonly used Yucatan natural remedies for pain and inflammation is amargo del monte (Calea urticifolia). In a study, published in The Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy, it was determined that amargo del monte contains bioactive compounds that can be […]

10/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

The Himalayan butterfly bush is a powerful analgesic

The Himalayan butterfly bush (Buddleja crispa) is commonly found in warm regions of South Asia, Africa, and America. This plant is known for having various medicinal applications. A group of researchers from King Saud University and Aga Khan University Medical College were able to determine that the Himalayan butterfly bush has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-platelet properties. These findings, which were published […]

10/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Examining the anti-inflammatory potential of Indian Gentian

The Indian Gentian (Gentiana kurroo Royle) is a commonly used plant in the Ayurvedic school of medicine. Researchers discovered that the Indian Gentian has potential anti-inflammatory activity. This study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the different bioactive compounds in the Indian Gentian and evaluated their bioactivities. The Indian Gentian is […]

10/18/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Scientists review the potential of foxtail in remedying toothache and heartburn

Foxtail (Harrisia adscendens) is a member of the cactus family that is commonly used in traditional medicine. However, there are only a few studies that have been done to determine the secondary metabolites present in foxtail extracts. A group of researchers from Brazil conducted a phytochemical analysis of foxtail extracts. The results of this study were published in the Brazilian […]

10/18/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

The Spatholobus stem shown to have therapeutic benefits

Oxidative stress is a major cause for many diseases. In order to lessen the effects of oxidative stress, we are recommended to take in more foods that are high in antioxidants. A study, conducted by researchers from Guangxi University, revealed that the medicinal plant Spatholobus suberectus Dunn possesses antioxidant properties that reduce oxidative stress. This finding, […]

10/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Alleviate lower back pain naturally with traditional Persian therapies

Lower back pain is one of the most common pain symptoms among people aged 45 to 65. Unfortunately, contemporary lower back pain treatments are not always effective and even have side effects. Thus, there is an increasing interest in alternative pain treatments. In a study published in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, a Perso-Arabic […]

10/01/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Scientists analyze the antioxidant potential of the Fagonia olivieri (medicinal herb)

Researchers have discovered that Fagonia olivieri can be used to treat acetaminophen-induced liver damage, possibly because of its antioxidant potential. This study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, used in vitro and in vivo studies to evaluate the antioxidant content of the crude methanol extract of the whole plant of F. olivieri. F. olivieri […]

09/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

One of the most esteemed herbs in the culinary world, rosemary is also a powerhouse in traditional medicine

Previous studies have shown that rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) has many different therapeutic applications. These studies were collated by researchers from Pars Bioscience Research Center and University of Kansas-City Missouri to create a meta-analysis that would evaluate the preservative and therapeutic potential of rosemary. Relevant studies were collected from different public databases, using the search words “Rosmarinus officinalis,” “R. […]

09/27/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Scientists study the hepaprotective properties of Neoboutonia velutina

Researchers have identified Neoboutonia velutina, a medicinal plant native to Cameroon, to have hepatoprotective properties. Their findings, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, bolster the idea that medicinal plants could be used to treat the disease. Researchers prepared an aqueous extract from N. velutina using phytochemical methods. To determine its anti-inflammatory properties, the team used HepG2 cells, where […]

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