tuberculosis
10/28/2018
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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 […]
10/25/2018
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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 […]
10/23/2018
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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 […]
09/25/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Three orchid species are studied for their therapeutic potential against tuberculosis, asthma, and malaria
Three medicinal orchids – foxtail orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa), duan sui zhu jing lan (Tropidia curculigoides), and Nepal satyrium (Satyrium nepalense) – from Arunachal Pradesh underwent testing for anti-mycobacterial and leishmanicidal activity. The Nepal satyrium was considered the best source of herbal medicines, having demonstrated therapeutic effects against asthma, malaria, and tuberculosis. The study, a joint effort among researchers from three Indian […]
07/17/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Study: Herbal plants found to treat tuberculosis naturally
A major issue facing the medical community today is the rise of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, which hampers current efforts to end the deadly disease globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that while the incidences of tuberculosis have been decreasing by around two percent each year, all effort must be made in exploring every option to […]
07/06/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
The effectiveness of tuberculosis drugs dramatically increases when taken with vitamin C
Tuberculosis is a serious problem, killing 1.7 million people around the world in 2016 and sickening many others. One reason it can be so deadly is because treatment with drugs can take six months or even longer as cells linger. The multidrug variety can take up to two years to treat, and the drugs used […]
04/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Eat like a peasant: More vegetables are better for you (and less expensive, too)
For some people, one of the worst things that could happen to them is to get stuck in a remote area. Thoughts of rural living come to mind – grazing cattle on the pasture, growing your own produce, and pretty much eating the same thing every day. However, this “peasant-style” diet could actually be healthier than an […]
03/26/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Salep (orchid extract) found to offer protective effects against isoniazid medication toxicity of the liver
Isoniazid is a commonly used drug for treating tuberculosis, but its hepatotoxic side effects can interfere with the course of treatment. In a study published in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, researchers suggest using orchid extract (salep) to protect the liver against the effects of isoniazid. The researchers set out to build on their previous studies […]
01/15/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
A plant from the coffee family, Indian madder, found to help protect the lungs against tuberculosis
A study discovered that the ethanolic leaf extracts of the plant Rubia cordifolia or Indian madder contain anti-mycobacterial, cytotoxic, and antioxidant activities, which can be used in fighting against mycobacterial tuberculosis infection. A team of researchers from the University of Limpopo in South Africa analyzed the protective effects of Rubia cordifolia, more commonly known as Indian […]
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