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10/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Certain Sudanese medicinal plants can remove heavy metals from water

Toxic heavy metals are growing more common in bodies of water, including those that serve as important sources of drinking water. To remedy this problem, Sudanese researchers investigated a trio of local medicinal plants used as water purifiers. They reported that the extracts of moringa (Moringa oleifera), bulrush (Typha latifolia) and Egyptian lemongrass (Cymbopogon proximus) […]

10/10/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Some Sudanese medicinal plants show potential in removing heavy metals from water

A Sudanese study investigated the ability of three local and common medicinal plants to naturally remove heavy metals from water. The ethanolic extracts of moringa (Moringa oleifera), bulrush (Typha latifolia) and Egyptian lemongrass (Cymbopogon proximus) were able to absorb cadmium, chromium, lead, and zinc contaminants in water samples. The study was supported by the Omdurman Islamic University. […]

07/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: Moringa leaf powder improves the immune system of HIV patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy

People with HIV could stand to benefit from adding powdered moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera) to their diet, especially during antiretroviral therapy, as this can improve their nutritional status and boost their immune system, according to research in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the study, researchers at the Université libre de Bruxelles in Belgium compared the effects of daily supplementation with […]

06/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Diet for diabetes: Consume more moringa!

Moringa oleifera (commonly known as moringa) is widely known for its numerous health benefits. In fact, a lot of studies have associated the consumption of moringa to the treatment of various health conditions, including diabetes. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it has been found that consuming moringa leaf powder […]

05/02/2018 / By Derek Henry

From the Health Ranger Store: The 10 most powerful plant-based foods on the planet

The majority of people are living in a food desert, with very little unpolluted and nourishing food on the horizon. Sure, there is the odd oasis where you can pick up some fresh, organic, and nutrient dense food, but for many people these spots are far and few in between. Fortunately, organic food delivery services, food […]

03/21/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

The nutritional and medicinal uses of Moringa oleifera

Placed side-by-side with its more colorful counterparts, Moringa oleifera tree (also known as the moringa tree) doesn’t elicit oohs and aahs. The leaves are small, the trunk is ordinary. The sturdy tree grows is ubiquitous in tropical countries, and withstands harsh weather conditions like drought and frost. But don’t let looks deceive you. The moringa might […]

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