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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
10/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Yerba mate found to prevent obesity by increasing energy expenditure
Adding dietary yerba mate to a person’s diet could be used to regulate obesity, as well as insulin resistance that accompanies the condition. This study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, looked at the effects of long-term supplementation of dietary yerba on adiposity and its resulting metabolic dysfunctions. Researchers selected C57BL/6J mice for the trials and […]
10/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Agrimonia pilosa found to improve impaired glucose metabolism induced by a high-fat diet
A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has established that extracts from Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. (commonly known as the hairy agrimony) could be used to manage symptoms of impaired glucose tolerance in rats that were fed a high-fat diet (HFD). A. pilosa is known for its medicinal properties, including its anti-cancer, antioxidant, and anti-diabetes activity. Researchers looked at […]
10/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Using Centella asiatica to decrease pro-inflammatory cytokine levels in leukemia patients
An extract derived from the leaves of the Centella asiatica plant, also known as gotu kola, has been found to reduce pro-inflammatory cytokine levels, which are linked to cachexia caused by cancer, according to a report by researchers at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and Manipal University in India, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The effects of C. asiatica ethanolic leaf extract (CLE) in both leukemic THP-1 […]
10/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Essential oils from Egyptian trees can be used to treat bacterial infections
New research has established that the essential oils derived from the Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) and lemon-scented gum (Corymbia citriodora) contain antifungal and antibacterial properties. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, identified the therapeutic potential of the two plants. Essential oils from the two trees were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) to determine its […]
10/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The orchid tree found to protect your liver
Researchers have found that the orchid tree (Bauhinia purpurea), a plant native to southern China and Southeast Asia, can be used to treat inflammatory diseases, including liver injury. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the hepatoprotective properties in the methanol extract of B. purpurea (MEBP) using a liver injury animal model. In the […]
09/27/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists study the hepaprotective properties of Neoboutonia velutina
Researchers have identified Neoboutonia velutina, a medicinal plant native to Cameroon, to have hepatoprotective properties. Their findings, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, bolster the idea that medicinal plants could be used to treat the disease. Researchers prepared an aqueous extract from N. velutina using phytochemical methods. To determine its anti-inflammatory properties, the team used HepG2 cells, where […]
09/23/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Improve memory and mood with curcumin: Study finds it boosts cognitive function in those with mild, age-related memory loss
Rejoice, curry lovers: Turmeric, a staple in yellow curry in India and Thailand, is not only delicious, but it also improves memory and prevents neurodegenerative diseases in later years, according to researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The double-blind study, which was published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, looked at the effects […]
09/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Research finds a strict Mediterranean diet helps protect against aggressive cancer tumors
Eating a Mediterranean diet can decrease the likelihood of aggressive prostate cancer (or PC) for men, according to a study published in The Journal of Urology. In their findings, the research team found that the diet, which has a high intake of fish, boiled potatoes, whole fruits, vegetables, legumes, and olive oil, coupled with a reduced intake of […]
09/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Daisies found to protect the brain against neurotoxicity caused by MSG
Researchers in Africa have discovered that a plant belonging to the daisy family can inhibit monosodium glutamate-induced toxicity in the brain and the nervous system. The results of their study, which appeared in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines (ATHMSI), detailed the antioxidant properties of Dichrocephala integrifolia, a member of the Asteraceae plant family […]
09/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Agarwood essential oil demonstrates promising anti-cancer properties, researchers find
Agarwood (Aquilaria crassna) – a plant used in traditional medicine to treat vomiting, rheumatism, coughing, and asthma – could be used in treating colorectal cancer, according to researchers from the Universiti Sains Malaysia. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at both the toxicity profile of agarwood essential oil and its anti-tumor properties. For […]
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