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10/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Buckwheat is an underutilized crop that holds great antioxidant potential

The tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) is a pseudocereal crop often milled into flour. Researchers from the University of Kashmir and Jamia Millia Islamia have also discovered that tartary buckwheat can be utilized for its antioxidant effect. From its beginning in China, tartary buckwheat has now spread through most of the world, from the rest of […]

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 […]

04/12/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Oregon grape extract: A natural treatment for psoriasis

Oregon has another reason to be proud of its state flower. The extract of Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) offers a natural way to alleviate the chronic skin condition psoriasis, according to the American Herbalists Guild. As far back as 1900, there have been cases when an individual suffering from psoriasis made a recovery after regularly taking an extract made […]

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