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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
07/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Active compound of “Dragon’s Blood” resin found to suppress yeast infections
Candida albicans is a yeast that’s part of the human body’s natural microflora. It can be found in the gastrointestinal tract, the mouth and the vagina. Under normal conditions, C. albicans doesn’t cause any problems or health issues; however, if the environment it lives in changes in a way that’s conducive to fungal growth, C. […]
07/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Tapinanthus globiferus extract found to have positive effects against rheumatoid arthritis
In this study, researchers at the University of Yaounde in Cameroon assessed the effects of Tapinanthus globiferus aqueous leaf extracts in rats with complete Freund’s adjuvant (CFA)-induced rheumatoid arthritis. Their findings were published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic and inflammatory autoimmune disease whose treatment remains a challenge due to adverse effects caused […]
07/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the protective effects of Eleusine indica (Indian goosegrass) against nephrotoxicity
Researchers at the University of Yaounde in Cameroon investigated the preventive effects of Eleusine indica (Indian goosegrass) against L-NAME-induced kidney damage in rats. They reported their findings in an article published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. E. indica is used in Cameroonian folk medicine to treat various illnesses, not least of which are renal problems. To […]
07/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Bark extract from understudied African tree shows promise as an antimicrobial and antiparasitic agent
Protozoan (single-celled) parasites from the genus Plasmodium are known to cause malaria, one of the most widely known infectious diseases on the planet. Malaria is transmitted from one person to another through the bite of infective female Anopheles mosquitoes, whose guts serve as breeding grounds for Plasmodium parasites. Inside the human body, these parasites grow and multiply in […]
07/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the activity of draconis sanguis (Dragon’s Blood) against Candida albicans
In this study, Chinese researchers investigated the activity of loureirin A against biofilms formed by Candida albicans. Their findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. Loureirin A is the major active component of draconis sanguis (dragon’s blood), a resin obtained from Dracaena plants that are used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). To explore its […]
07/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the antidiabetic properties of black tea
In this study, researchers from India evaluated the beneficial effects of black tea extract on key enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism. Their findings were published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by absolute or relative deficiencies in insulin secretion, chronic […]
07/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Which antioxidants can be used to protect brain function?
Antioxidants are compounds found in plants, especially those used as food by humans. These compounds play an important role inside the body as they prevent or slow the damage caused by free radicals to cells. Free radicals are byproducts of metabolism, specifically the breakdown of food into energy. If the body is unable to remove […]
07/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Bugleweed contains 280 compounds that provide a myriad of health benefits
Plants from the genus Ajuga are clump-forming, flowering herbs that are widely distributed around the world. They are commonly referred to as simply bugle, carpet bugle, ground pine or bugleweed. According to studies, at least 301 species are known to be members of the genus Ajuga. The genus is one of the 266 genera that belong to the mint (Lamiaceae) family […]
07/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Scientists identify 13 flavonoids from traditional Chinese medicine with powerful antidiabetic properties
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders marked by chronically high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar is a condition that happens when the body is unable to produce enough insulin to meet its needs. Approximately four percent of people around the world suffer from diabetes. The management of diabetes symptoms is important due the […]
07/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Broad-leaved croton and bitter leaf extracts found to be effective against several bacterial and fungal pathogens
Medicinal plants are still widely used today in many parts of the world. In some developing countries, more than half of the population relies on these plants and consider them their primary source of health care. Despite the dependence of many people on these medicinal plants, however, researchers estimate that only about 15 percent of […]
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