plant cures
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 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 RJ Jhonson
Why the Indian soapberry is catching the attention of many natural healers
Inflammation is one of the best examples of how too much of anything is bad for you. Although natural and healthy in small doses, inflammation can lead to a wide variety of health conditions ranging from mild illnesses to serious diseases. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that the […]
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 […]
10/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson
The cancer bush can also be used to treat tuberculosis
The cancer bush (Sutherlandia frutescens) has been used traditionally as a treatment for tuberculosis (TB). In a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers examined the plant’s potential as a novel medicine for TB and uncovered the active ingredient responsible for this effect. To avoid the possibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis building cross-resistance, scientists […]
10/20/2018 / By Edsel Cook
A tropical plant native to Mexico shown to be effective at naturally killing bacteria
The jatropha (Jatropha curcas) is not limited to serving as a significant and sustainable source of biofuel. Moroccan researchers reported that the leaves of this perennial plant contain an essential oil that can kill microorganisms and scavenge free radicals. Native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America, the jatropha has spread across the world, having been transplanted as an […]
10/19/2018 / By Ralph Flores
A popular TCM ingredient is being studied as a potential cure for various bone diseases
An herb commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) could be the future of preventing crippling bone diseases, according to researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the team reported that the seeds of the Chinese mallow (Malva verticillata) can prevent bone degradation, making it an ideal for […]
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