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10/20/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A tropical plant native to Mexico shown to be effective at naturally killing bacteria
The jatropha (Jatropha curcas) is not limited to serving as a significant and sustainable source of biofuel. Moroccan researchers reported that the leaves of this perennial plant contain an essential oil that can kill microorganisms and scavenge free radicals. Native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America, the jatropha has spread across the world, having been transplanted as an […]
10/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Has the cure for MRSA been found? A traditional Côte d’Ivoire medicine shows great potential in treating the infection
An African medicinal plant might be a potential means of treating infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Researchers from Côte d’Ivoire studied the therapeutic potential of extracts from cherry mahogany (Tieghemella heckelii), a tree that grows in certain African countries like Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire. S. aureus is one of the bacteria commonly involved in […]
08/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
You should eat more dill – its uses range from treating digestive disorders to strengthening the immune system
Adding dill (Anethum sowa) to your recipes will not just improve the taste of your meals. The roots of this common spice contain plenty of phytochemicals that protect cells from harmful bacteria, microbes, and free radicals, reported Bangladeshi researchers. In addition to serving as a spice, dill also functions as a medicinal herb. The green […]
07/19/2018
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By Lance D Johnson
Lyme disease: What it is, how to avoid it, and how to prepare for it
Approximately 30,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the U.S. Lyme disease is a vector borne disease spread by the black-legged (deer) ticks of the genus Ixodes. Deer ticks do not cause the infection; they are the vector. Vectors transmit an infectious pathogen into another living organism. The infection is caused when […]
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