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09/25/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Essential oils for the treatment of fungal diseases
Essential oils are known for their use in aromatherapy and massage therapy. When inhaled or applied topically, these natural products exert beneficial effects on mental health. Essential oils can also be used as remedies for common health problems, such as headache, constipation, sinus infections and skin infections. In fact, various essential oils are well-known for their antimicrobial properties. […]
09/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Activity of Melaleuca, Cymbopogon, Cinnamomum and Thymus essential oils against pathogenic fungi
In this review, researchers at SNDT Women’s University in India discussed the potential of various essential oils as antifungal agents against known pathogens. The article was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. Mortality due to fungal infections, especially among immunocompromised individuals, has risen in recent years. Scientists are worried about the possibility of having […]
07/11/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
12 reasons why you should have cinnamon in your kitchen cupboard
Made from the bark of Cinnamomum trees, cinnamon is often used to add flavor to food. More than just a spice, however, cinnamon also has medicinal properties that can help with a variety of health problems. Cinnamon has powerful antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It has been traditionally used to treat ailments all the way back to ancient times. If […]
07/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the activity of draconis sanguis (Dragon’s Blood) against Candida albicans
In this study, Chinese researchers investigated the activity of loureirin A against biofilms formed by Candida albicans. Their findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. Loureirin A is the major active component of draconis sanguis (dragon’s blood), a resin obtained from Dracaena plants that are used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). To explore its […]
04/20/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crotons: Colorful houseplants and potent anti-fungal agents
Many plants from the genus Croton are known as ornamental indoor plants. They belong to the spurge (Euphorbiaceae) family, one of the largest plant families consisting of about 7,500 different species. Codiaeum variegatum (garden croton), an ornamental shrub native to the South Pacific, is the most famous species of Croton and is grown for its different-colored leaves. Like garden croton, the Brazilian […]
04/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the anti-fungal activity of Croton tricolor essential oil
In this study, researchers from Brazil identified the chemical components of the essential oil obtained from the stems of Croton tricolor and studied their anti-fungal activity against several Candida species. Their findings were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. For their analysis, the researchers first extracted essential oil from C. tricolor stems through hydrodistillation with a […]
12/25/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Compounds in lung moss can potentially treat even drug-resistant candida infections
A grayish lung-like lichen may help treat patients with infectious fungal diseases that developed a resistance to pharmaceutical drugs. A new study found that natural molecules in lung moss (Lobaria pulmonaria) possess anti-fungal activity and can selectively target drug-resistant strains of Candida albicans. The use of too many antibacterials, anti-fungals and other pharmaceutical drugs led to […]
12/19/2019
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By Cassie B.
The top 10 best natural cures and healing remedies of 2019
This year saw a lot of promising headlines related to natural cures, although you wouldn’t know that by taking a look at the mainstream media. Here’s a look at the top stories we reported on in 2019 related to healing remedies. Is nutritional psychiatry the future of mental health treatments?? One reason so many people […]
12/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Treating drug-resistant Candida albicans with 2 natural molecules
Lung moss (Lobaria pulmonaria) contains plant-based compounds with antibiotic and anti-fungal properties. A study from the Shandong University (SDU) tested their efficacy on drug-resistant Candida albicans to identify the most active molecules. The researchers received funding from the National Natural Science Foundation and the SDU’s Young Scholars Program. They published their findings in the Chinese […]
10/30/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
The antifungal properties of coconut oil extend even to opportunistic pathogens: Study
Coconut is a popular health-promoting and versatile medicinal food that provides a variety of benefits, including boosting heart health, reducing stress, and preventing brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Now, recent research suggests that coconut, specifically coconut oil, has antifungal properties as well. A study published in the American Society of Microbiology’s journal mSphere found that coconut oil […]
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