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10/29/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

This West African vegetable can be used to heal an impaired liver

Researchers continue to find alternative medicines in plants. One example is the West African vegetable called fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) which can be used to treat a damaged liver, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedical Sciences. The liver is an important body organ because it plays an essential role in digesting […]

10/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The leaves of the arrowleaf dock prove useful in treating liver fibrosis

Confronted by the threat of liver fibrosis, Pakistani researchers looked for antioxidant treatments that could amend part of the damage to the liver. They reported that the leaves of the arrowleaf dock (Rumex hastatus) contain compounds that could prevent the onset of the serious condition. Liver fibrosis ensues when the organs sustain damage from toxic chemicals and […]

10/24/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

The Pride of India, a beautiful flower from South Asia, found to strengthen the liver

The liver is responsible for breaking down toxins that make their way inside the body. This makes the liver vulnerable to damage induced by these toxins and their byproducts. A study, conducted by researchers from University of North Bengal, has shown that extracts from the flowers of the Pride of India (Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.) Pers.) exhibits […]

10/24/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Liver fat can be quickly and significantly reduced with a gastrointestinal hormone

A study published in The Lancet reported that NGM282, a non-tumorigenic variant of a hormone found in the gastrointestinal tract, was able to reduce the liver fat content in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). According to researchers, the findings demonstrated the potential of the compound to be used in treating both diseases, which […]

10/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The all-around superfood: Curcumin in turmeric prevents liver fibrosis

Turmeric is a well-known superfood because it offers many health benefits, and researchers continue to discover more benefits from it. In a study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, researchers discovered that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can prevent and reverse liver fibrosis. The study, which was conducted by a team of […]

10/19/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Evaluating the hepatoprotective effects of golden tickseed

The golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria) contains hepatoprotective properties, validating its traditional use in the treatment of hepatitis. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, explored whether the ethanol extract from C. tinctoria (CTEtOH) is able to protect the liver from injury in vivo. Researchers used a mouse model of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced acute liver injury […]

10/15/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Milk thistle is not only good for your liver – it can protect you from the toxic effects of chemotherapy, too

You’ve probably heard of milk thistle, even if you’re not quite sure exactly what it is or what it can do for your health. In fact, there’s a chance you see it growing wild all the time and don’t even realize the power this humble weed possesses. Milk thistle has many great qualities, but it […]

10/12/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Chaya is a fast-growing shrub that protects your liver

A group of researchers discovered that chaya (Cnidoscolus chayamansa [Mc Vaugh]) has hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. These findings, which were published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, were based on in vivo experimental data. Chaya is a plant known not just for its high nutritional value but also for its different medicinal properties. According to previous studies, extracts and pure […]

10/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Curcumin found to prevent liver fibrosis

Earlier research has shown that liver fibrosis can be reversed. However, there are no approved agents available for the treatment and prevention of this condition. A study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines found that curcumin, the active ingredient of turmeric, can prevent and reverse liver fibrosis. A team of researchers from Nanjing […]

10/10/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Traditional Chinese herbal medicine, insect tea, found to be a potential treatment for cancer

Liver cancer is a deadly disease, but what makes it even more fearsome is how difficult it can be to treat effectively. According to the authors of a study published in CyTA – Journal of Food, early detection is the only key to curing liver cancer, even with conventional treatment methods. The authors suggested that […]

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