medicinal plants
10/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo
The Himalayan butterfly bush is a powerful analgesic
The Himalayan butterfly bush (Buddleja crispa) is commonly found in warm regions of South Asia, Africa, and America. This plant is known for having various medicinal applications. A group of researchers from King Saud University and Aga Khan University Medical College were able to determine that the Himalayan butterfly bush has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-platelet properties. These findings, which were published […]
10/28/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Eucalyptus essential oil found to help manage diabetes
A study titled “Anti-diabetic and antioxidant potentials of aqueous extract of Eucalyptus globulus in experimentally-induced diabetic rats” analyzed the effects of eucalyptus on diabetic rats. Eucalyptus globules is a member of the Myrtaceae family, along with pohutukuwa, bay rum tree, guava, acca, allspice, myrtle, and clove. It is native to southeast Australia and Tasmania, and […]
10/28/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson
A plant from the coffee family, India madder, found to improve white blood cell count
A study titled “Evaluation of the anti-mycobacterial, anti-oxidative and anti-proliferative activities of Rubia cordifolia ethanolic leaf extract sub-fractions in human lymphocytes and neutrophils,” which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, showed that India madder has properties that can improve the function of the immune system by boosting white blood […]
10/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook
Three herbs from Crete, Greece show potential in treating upper respiratory tract infections
For thousands of years, the natives of the Greek island of Crete used local aromatic plants as herbal remedies for the common cold. Three of those herbs – dictamnus, sage, and thyme – have drawn attention for their antioxidant properties. The three herbs were used to make a new herbal extract that could treat upper respiratory […]
10/27/2018 / By David Williams
Tropical herb found to prevent death of brain tissue after a stroke, study
Stroke is one of the few things that often appears on the short list of illnesses that doctors – as well as the media – often refer to as silent killers. It works quietly, in the background, and rather quickly after it starts, so one of the best strategies that you can employ to stand a chance […]
10/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons
The antidiabetic effects of Paullinia pinnata root bark
Paullinia pinnata root bark has been found to contain antidiabetic effects. A study published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine investigated the phytochemical composition, antidiabetic, oral glucose tolerance test, and antioxidant activities of P. pinnata root bark extract. P. pinnata has been used in folk medicine to manage diabetic-related conditions. Researchers from the […]
10/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons
Ashwagandha relieves knee pain
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an Ayurvedic medicine used to treat various ailments. In a study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, the root and leaf extracts of Ashwagandha have been found to relieve knee pain and discomfort caused by osteoarthritis. Pain due to osteoarthritis is commonly treated with drug medications, such as non-steroidal […]
10/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook
Scientists are now looking at orchids as a source of alternative remedies for asthma, malaria
An Indian study tested the antimycobacterial, antibacterial, and leishmanicidal properties of three different species of orchids from the northern province of Arunachal Pradesh. Fractions and extracts from these medicinal plants offered alternative therapies for asthma, malaria, and tuberculosis, and visceral leishmaniasis. The tested plants are the foxtail orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa), duan sui zhu jing lan (Tropidia […]
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 Edsel Cook
Betel leaves promote wound healing in diabetics
Antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-diabetic activities have been attributed to the leaves of the betel plant (Piper betle). Malaysian researchers reported that an extract made from these leaves of this plant could improve the healing rate of wounds on diabetic rats. Their research was supported by the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. They published their findings in the […]
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