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10/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A natural treatment for colitis: Red ginseng powder fermented with probiotics

The anti-inflammatory properties of red ginseng (Panax ginseng) have been documented in many studies. So have the beneficial activities of fermented foods loaded with probiotic bacteria that improve gut health. Korean researchers reported that fermenting red ginseng and adding probiotics to it made it a very effective means of remedying the inflammation caused by colitis. […]

08/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Purple mangosteen found to be a powerful remedy for malaria

Purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is not just a sweet-and-sour snack. The rind of this fruit contains numerous phytochemicals that can suppress the growth of the parasites responsible for malaria. What’s more, these natural compounds can be taken alongside standard antimalarial treatments to improve the latter’s effect on drug-resistant protozoans. One out of every two people […]

07/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists look at the purple mangosteen to treat malaria

An Indonesian study investigated the ability of the purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) to suppress malaria. In addition to reporting that the extract and fractions found in the fruit’s rind showed promise as antimalarials, the study added that the natural bio-active compounds improved the effects of the antimalarial compound artemisinin. The study was conducted by the Maranatha […]

04/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Nutritious weeds: Sorrel is a common perennial herb that offers benefits for respiratory health

Most people are quick to dismiss certain plants as weeds, just because they seem unsightly at first look. Such is the case of the sorrel plant, with its pallid stems and its spear-shaped leaves, that are considered unwelcome in some gardens. That’s just too bad, really, as the sorrel plant could be used to treat […]

03/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Herbal formulations able to prevent and treat dengue fever: A scientific review

Herbal formulations could be potentially used as alternative options for preventing and treating dengue fever. A study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine looked at past studies on herbal treatments used in managing the disease in India. Dengue is common in more than 100 countries, affecting more than 300 million people in the […]

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