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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
10/26/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A little-known flavonoid improves symptoms caused by traumatic brain injury
The rising rates of traffic accidents and occupational hazards have made traumatic brain injuries more common. These head injuries damage the brain in such a way that cognitive capabilities are degraded. This cognitive impairment can be improved by taking a plant-based flavonoid called icariin that encourages the production of important brain chemicals. Cognitive impairment is a condition where the patient […]
10/26/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Chasteberry increases fertility in women suffering from premature ovarian aging
Premature ovarian aging can prevent women from ever experiencing the joy of bearing children. An Iranian study sought to overcome this issue by evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a fertility herb called chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) on female patients. As women get older, their ovaries produce fewer eggs of lower quality. However, this decrease in fertility can […]
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 […]
10/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Another medical benefit of the soursop: It kills triple negative breast cancer
The spiky fruit of the soursop (Annona muricata) is not the only part of the tree that has anti-cancer properties. Its leaves can produce an extract that Korean researchers say is able to stop triple negative breast cancer from developing or spreading. During their experiment, the cancer cells of the breast cancer sub-type even began […]
10/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Homeopathy is a great alternative for treating celiac disease
The only conventional means of treating celiac disease is following a gluten-free diet, which is very difficult to maintain for many patients. An Indian paper reviewed homeopathic remedies that could offer alternative therapies for this immune-based disease by strengthening the patient’s immune system. This study was supported by the National Institute of Homeopathy. It was published in HPathy. […]
10/24/2018
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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
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By Edsel Cook
Shellfish and tea? Compounds found in both protect you from a progressive form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Sipping tea in between mouthfuls of taurine-rich shellfish sounds like a strange combination. However, Chinese researchers say this is an excellent way to protect your liver from certain diseases. Their new study shows that the combination of taurine and tea polyphenols can prevent the onset of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH is the progressive form of […]
10/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Natural products found to be effective against leishmaniasis in dogs
A comprehensive review of potential treatments for canine leishmaniasis identified five therapeutic compounds from natural sources. Hesperidin, horse chestnut extract, quercetin, selenium, and vitamin C are all considered to be potentially effective treatments for the infectious disease. The review was conducted by the University of Pisa. It came out in the American Journal of Animal and […]
10/24/2018
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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 […]
10/23/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The Angelica root is a popular TCM herb for treating obesity
A Chinese study examined the potential of the root of Angelica (Angelica dahurica Radix) to treat obesity in mice and human liver cells. The researchers reported that Angelica root can reduce the negative effects of obesity on both humans and mice. Obesity is caused by a number of factors, such as diets with increasing amounts […]
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