phytochemicals
10/30/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Traditional Yucatan medicine found to effectively reduce pain and inflammation
Many plants are utilized in the Yucatan peninsula as traditional medicines for different conditions. One of the commonly used Yucatan natural remedies for pain and inflammation is amargo del monte (Calea urticifolia). In a study, published in The Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy, it was determined that amargo del monte contains bioactive compounds that can be […]
10/27/2018
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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
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By Zoey Sky
Butternut squash is a yummy way to boost your vitamin C levels
Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata), which belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family of cucurbits or gourds, is also called winter or pumpkin squash. A good source of vitamin C, butternut squash is also rich in carotenoids and minerals. Butternut squash has complex carbohydrates and significant amounts of iron, magnesium, potassium, and riboflavin. The gourd also contains carotenoids like alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, […]
10/24/2018
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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 […]
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The antidiabetic potential of the leaves of bracted bugleweed
The bracted bugleweed (Ajuga remota Benth), a plant found from Africa up to East Asia, contains bioactive compounds that could prevent complications due to diabetes. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also suggests that the plant could be used as a potential alternative to antidiabetic drugs. Researchers examined the antidiabetic effect of A. remota using […]
10/18/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Stem juice from bananas a potential natural cure for diabetes
Bananas (Musa × paradisiaca L.) are some of the most common fruits in the world. Aside from its fruit, other parts of the banana plant, which are usually just thrown away or ignored, also have their own uses. In a study, published in Czech Journal of Food Sciences, they observed that juice extracted from banana stem […]
10/18/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Scientists review the potential of foxtail in remedying toothache and heartburn
Foxtail (Harrisia adscendens) is a member of the cactus family that is commonly used in traditional medicine. However, there are only a few studies that have been done to determine the secondary metabolites present in foxtail extracts. A group of researchers from Brazil conducted a phytochemical analysis of foxtail extracts. The results of this study were published in the Brazilian […]
10/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Sweet potatoes shown to prevent cancer
Sweet potatoes are pretty healthy foods. In certain ways, they are much healthier than regular potatoes. For one, these vegetable tubers are potent sources of natural compounds that fight cancer. While potatoes and sweet potatoes both originated in the Americas, they are barely related to each other. Solanum tuberosum is a member of the nightshade family, while […]
10/13/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
SCIENTISTS: A compound found in this Chinese herbal medicine can be used to treat skin cancer
According to a study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, compound Muniziqi granule (MNZQ), a treatment used in China for many hormone-related issues, contains a compound that can cause the death of skin cancer cells. The study looked at the effects of MNZQ, a multi-component herbal preparation composed of ingredients from 13 medicinal […]
10/11/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Aromatic cumin remains one of the most trusted foods in Ayurvedic medicine due to its range of abilities to treat various disorders
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) belongs to the parsley family. The flowering plant is cultivated for its aromatic fruits, also known as “cumin seed.” Cumin has seeds that are dried and used whole, in powdered form, or as a source of essential oil. The health benefits and uses of cumin Cumin seed is full of macro- and […]
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