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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
10/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Taking the powder of the Java plum reduces the damage caused by a high-fat diet
A study by North South University researchers in Bangladesh shows that the Java plum (Syzygium cumini), a plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, can effectively prevent cell damage caused by oxidative stress, as well as reduce the likelihood of inflammation and fibrosis in the liver. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also […]
10/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The beefsteak plant holds potential as a natural cure for baldness
The beefsteak plant (Perilla frutescens) could be used to trigger hair growth, according to researchers from South Korea. Their findings, which was published in the Journal of Natural Medicines, looked at the ability of an extract derived from P. frutescens to stimulate hair regrowth. Researchers obtained the extract from dried P. frutescens leaves that have been suspended in distilled […]
10/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The antihyperglycemic potential of indigenous cinnamon
Indigenous cinnamon (Cinnamomum osmophloeum), an evergreen tree native to Taiwan, can be used to treat hyperglycemia without the adverse effect of weight gain, according to scientists from National Taiwan University. Their study, which was published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, investigated the ability of twig extracts from C. osmophloeum (CoTE) to treat hyperglycemia using a […]
10/19/2018
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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 […]
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
An ethnomedicine from the Himalayas naturally clears the airways and is useful in treating cardiovascular disease
The Himalayas isn’t just a good place to climb mountains: Recent studies have shown that it’s also a treasure trove of medicinal plants used to treat various diseases. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that a species of boxwood (Buxus spp.) has potential therapeutic properties against disorders that affect the gut, airways, and even […]
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The antidiabetic potential of the leaves of bracted bugleweed
The bracted bugleweed (Ajuga remota Benth), a plant found from Africa up to East Asia, contains bioactive compounds that could prevent complications due to diabetes. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also suggests that the plant could be used as a potential alternative to antidiabetic drugs. Researchers examined the antidiabetic effect of A. remota using […]
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Wormwood used to induce apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma
Researchers from South Korea have found that Artemisia capillaris, commonly known as wormwood, can inhibit the spread of hepatocellular carcinoma by inducing apoptosis. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, used an ethanol fraction of A. capillaris to determine its anti-cancer properties and its mode of action. In traditional medicine, A. capillaris has been used t o protect the liver […]
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Evaluating the hepatoprotective effects of golden tickseed
The golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria) contains hepatoprotective properties, validating its traditional use in the treatment of hepatitis. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, explored whether the ethanol extract from C. tinctoria (CTEtOH) is able to protect the liver from injury in vivo. Researchers used a mouse model of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced acute liver injury […]
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Gotu kola, an important oriental medicinal herb, helps cancer patients stay strong
Cachexia, the muscle wasting syndrome that’s seen in chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes, is typically associated with the rapid progression of the disease, especially in patients with cancer. However, research from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Stellenbosch Universty in South Africa, together with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (formerly Manipal University) in India, have […]
10/18/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Natural options that can cure kidney failure in dogs
Dogs are indeed wonderful creatures, but they’re also prone to some severe (and potentially life-threatening) diseases. An example of that is chronic kidney disease, which affects at least 9 out of 1,000 dogs. Older dogs are usually more prone to having kidney disease, but it can still develop in relatively younger dogs. For the most […]
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