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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
09/30/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The African cabbage offers a natural way to remedy scalp ringworm
Names can be confusing — or even misleading — at times. The African cabbage (Cleome gynandra) isn’t at all related to real cabbages, while ringworm disease is actually caused by fungi and not worms. Ugandan researchers can confirm, however, that the local plant has strong antifungal properties, given its long use as a natural treatment for scalp […]
09/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Can you prevent hepatitis B with this common dietary flavonoid?
Commonly found in fruits, herbs, and vegetables, naringenin has been previously studied for its anti-inflammatory effects, as well as its ability to modulate the synthesis of hepatic apolipoproteins and lipids. A Taiwanese study reported that the dietary flavonoid is able to ameliorate hepatic steatosis induced by the hepatitis B virus protein X (HBx). The study was […]
09/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The therapeutic potential of cherry mahogany in treating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Côte d’Ivoire researchers tested cherry mahogany (Tieghemella heckelii) for its antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). They reported that extracts from the stem bark of the African medicinal plant were able to inhibit the growth of different strains of the drug-resistant pathogenic microbe. The study was supported by the Institut Pasteur Côte d’Ivoire. Its findings were published in […]
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 […]
09/25/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The combination of taurine and tea polyphenols can be used to treat nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Taking taurine and tea polyphenols (TP) in tandem shows promise as a new, alternative, and effective treatment for patients afflicted with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Chinese researchers reported that the combination reduces hepatocyte damage, counteracts oxidative stress, increases lipid metabolism, and improves gut flora. The General Hospital of People’s Liberation Army supported this study. Its research team […]
09/22/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The cabbage tree relieves pain and inflammation without any of the side effects caused by conventional drugs
A local tree has captured the interest of Ethiopian researchers for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities. They reported that the leaves of the cabbage tree (Moringa stenopetala) could relieve disease-induced inflammation and pain without causing adverse side effects attributed to pharmaceutical drugs. Both inflammation and pain can cause severe problems if left untreated. Acute, chronic, and long-standing […]
09/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Ayurvedic medicine shows promise in treating rheumatoid arthritis
Indian researchers tested the efficacy of two Ayurvedic treatments for relieving rheumatoid arthritis. Both the Bhallatakadi Churna with guda and Bhallatak guggulu methods were able to alleviate the signs and symptoms of the disease. The study was supported by the Government Ayurvedic College and the National Institute of Ayurveda. Its results were published in the […]
09/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The medicinal benefits of cordyceps mushroom can be enhanced with lactic acid bacteria
Since ancient times, cordyceps mushroom has been widely used as a traditional medicine that assists the immune system in fighting off disease and infection. Korean researchers were recently able to further empower the immune activity of the traditional medicine by using lactic acid bacteria to ferment the mushrooms. The resulting probiotic product is even more […]
09/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A cucumber a day keeps the heart doctor away
The old folk wisdom “an apple day keeps the doctor away” just got an upgrade, thanks to the work of Italian researchers. Only now, it’s cucumbers instead of apples, and heart doctors instead of regular ones. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they showed that the cucumber (Cucumis sativus) can protect the […]
09/12/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Compounds found in green tea and red wine may be able to treat congenital metabolic diseases
Every cup of green tea and glass of red wine you imbibe protects your body from toxic substances. Some of those harmful metabolites trigger inborn congenital metabolic diseases. An Israeli study suggests that green tea and red wine contain natural compounds that might be able to treat these particular disorders by blocking metabolite formation, a recent […]
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