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10/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Three herbs from Crete, Greece show potential in treating upper respiratory tract infections

For thousands of years, the natives of the Greek island of Crete used local aromatic plants as herbal remedies for the common cold. Three of those herbs – dictamnus, sage, and thyme – have drawn attention for their antioxidant properties. The three herbs were used to make a new herbal extract that could treat upper respiratory […]

10/24/2018 / 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 / 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 […]

10/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Supplementing conventional medicine with Chinese remedies improve the prognosis of Alzheimer’s patients

A recent study examined the additional benefits conferred by Chinese herbal medicines when administered alongside conventional treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. They found that the herbal therapy extended and improved the short-term effects of pharmaceutical therapies for the neurological disease. The Beijing University of Chinese Medicine supported the study. The findings were published in the science […]

10/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Exercising too hard? Prevent heart damage with ginseng and red sage

Hard exercise is rough on the muscles, even if you’ve prepared for it ahead of time. A sudden bout of eccentric exertion can cause arterial stiffening for days on end. However, the results of a Taiwanese study indicate that you can speed up your recovery from vascular stiffening by taking ginseng and red sage as herbal […]

10/10/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Has the cure for MRSA been found? A traditional Côte d’Ivoire medicine shows great potential in treating the infection

An African medicinal plant might be a potential means of treating infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Researchers from Côte d’Ivoire studied the therapeutic potential of extracts from cherry mahogany (Tieghemella heckelii), a tree that grows in certain African countries like Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire. S. aureus is one of the bacteria commonly involved in […]

10/10/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Some Sudanese medicinal plants show potential in removing heavy metals from water

A Sudanese study investigated the ability of three local and common medicinal plants to naturally remove heavy metals from water. The ethanolic extracts of moringa (Moringa oleifera), bulrush (Typha latifolia) and Egyptian lemongrass (Cymbopogon proximus) were able to absorb cadmium, chromium, lead, and zinc contaminants in water samples. The study was supported by the Omdurman Islamic University. […]

10/10/2018 / By Edsel Cook

An observational study looks at the medical benefits of Cretan herbs on upper respiratory tract infections

Following the recent commercial release of an extract derived from three Cretan medicinal herbs, Greek researchers conducted a study on its ameliorative effects on upper respiratory tract infections. They presented additional evidence supporting the therapeutic effects of dictamnus, sage, and thyme on respiratory health. The University of Crete conducted the study. The results were published in […]

10/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

These delicious food items ease inflammation associated with asthma

What do cocoa beans and natto have that benefits asthma sufferers? It is the chemical compound ligustrazine, which has been used as a medicinal agent in China for decades. An animal study conducted by Chinese researchers showed that ligustrazine can reduce the inflammation that blocks the airway of mice with neutrophilic asthma. Neutrophilic asthma is connected […]

10/04/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Angelica root reduces obesity

A Chinese experiment tested the effects of Angelica (Angelica dahurica Radix) on two different types of obese mice. It indicated that the traditional Chinese medicinal herb can amend the negative effects of obesity, such as excess weight, high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and low hepatic lipase activity. This study was supported by the National Natural Science […]

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