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10/19/2018 / By Ralph Flores

An ethnomedicine from the Himalayas naturally clears the airways and is useful in treating cardiovascular disease

The Himalayas isn’t just a good place to climb mountains: Recent studies have shown that it’s also a treasure trove of medicinal plants used to treat various diseases. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that a species of boxwood (Buxus spp.) has potential therapeutic properties against disorders that affect the gut, airways, and even […]

10/06/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Boxwood displays antispasmodic and cardio-suppressant effects

A species of boxwood found in the Himalayas can be used to treat conditions that affect the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as those that affect the gastrointestinal tract, according to a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers from Pakistan, together with the Harvard School of Public Health, investigated the pharmacological properties of Buxus papillosa C.K. […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Leaves of this Egyptian plant could be the next big thing in alternative medicine, according to this study

An Italian study gave top marks to the leaves of the warka (Ficus vasta), a species of fig tree found in Egypt. Long used as an ethnomedicine for all kinds of illnesses, the leaves are reported to contain plenty of phenolics with strong antioxidant activity. Natural sources of these antioxidants are growing more important as […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The cockscomb is a natural painkiller

The cockscomb (Celosia cristata) you might have been growing in your garden as an ornamental plant – or vegetable – will come in handy if you ever need a natural way of relieving pain. Bangladeshi researchers revealed that the herb could be used as an antinociceptive medicine. In Bangladesh, the plant is called moragphul. Traditional […]

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