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09/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How effective is panax notoginseng in the treatment of acute pancreatitis?

Chinese ginseng (Panax notoginseng), referred to as San Qi in China, has been found to potentially treat acute pancreatitis. In the study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the protective effects of Chinese ginseng saponins against acute pancreatitis were evaluated in a mouse model. Researchers from Kunming Medical University and its affiliated hospitals […]

09/11/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Get rid of calcium stones with these natural remedies

Crystals, called kidney stones, form in the kidney or bladder in patients with nephrolithiasis. These stones can be composed of struvite, uric acid, or calcium salts, with the last being the most common of the three. Many natural remedies are available to make it easier get rid of calcium stones. One of the biggest risk factors […]

09/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The Chinese ground orchid discovered to be a powerful antibiotic

Chinese researchers examined the antibiotic potential of phenanthrene, a fraction derived from the tuber of the Chinese ground orchid (Bletilla striata). They reported that phenanthrenes showed significant bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects on several pathogenic strains of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The research was supported by the Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. The outcome was published in the […]

09/05/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists analyze the antioxidant properties of the pepper fruit tree

Extracts from the pepper fruit tree (Dennettia tripetala) have been found to have antifungal, insecticidal, and anti-inflammatory properties. In a study that was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers investigated the potential of essential oils from the plant’s unripe (UFO) and ripe (RFO) fruit as an antibacterial and antioxidant treatment. The […]

09/04/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Anise is known for its gastrointestinal benefits and can relieve cramping caused by gas

There are several things anise (Pimpinella anisum) is known for, but being a natural medicine isn’t the first of them. Which is understandable, of course – the plant’s seeds are best known for their fragrance and are used as an aromatic spice and as an ingredient in many perfumes. But while its nutritional and medicinal […]

09/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Treating arthritis pathogenesis with Cat’s whiskers extract

Cat’s whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus) has been traditionally used to treat gout, arthritis, and other conditions related to inflammation. Its potential to treat rheumatoid arthritis was examined in a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. A team of researchers from Malaysia and Italy used 50 percent ethanol extract of cat’s whiskers as treatment […]

09/02/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Two traditional African medicines observed to kill cancer cells – study

Cancer remains as one of the leading causes of death in the world today. A comprehensive study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine sought to determine which of 31 plants used in Nigerian ethnomedicine can serve as a potential alternative treatment for the condition. More than eight million people die of cancer […]

08/30/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Keep these amazing herbs in your kitchen: These plants can be grown indoors all year-round

If you like to cook, then you can appreciate the value of having your very own herb garden. Imagine being able to pick fresh herbs when you need them – free – instead of needing to periodically get your stash from your local grocery. The good news is that getting started isn’t difficult. You won’t […]

08/26/2018 / By Ralph Flores

A species of mistletoe demonstrates muscle relaxing effects

The European mistletoe (Viscum album) can potentially be used to treat conditions such as colic, diarrhea, and hypertension, according to Pakistani researchers. Their findings, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the muscle relaxant effect of V. album in smooth muscles in the gut and the blood vessels. Earlier studies have indicated a direct effect by V. album on […]

08/12/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A powerful compound in rosemary protects your brain from damage

Are you in need of stress relief? According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, carnosol, an antioxidant compound found in rosemary, can relieve chronic stress and help fend off its side effects on the body. The American Psychology Association (APA) reports that a large percentage of Americans, including children, […]

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