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09/07/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Embracing Chinese medicine: Scientists have developed a new, fast authentication method for verifying herb composition

One of the arguments against Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is that it is not scientifically and medically validated. Detractors love to mention that these folk medicine healers, despite having followed knowledge practiced for thousands of years, still preach advice to use herbs that cannot be empirically proven to be effective. Moreover, conventional medicine still cannot […]

08/05/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Aloe vera is a gentle aphrodisiac that enhances libido

Aloe vera is a plant that has a multitude of uses across the world. For instance, Nigerian locals often turn to aloe vera as a treatment for stomach ulcers, constipation, eczema, and so much more. Its application as an aphrodisiac has been gaining traction and, as shown in a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative […]

07/30/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Annurca apple demonstrates positive effects on aging and the prevention of degenerative disease

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked at the impact of apples on aging. In particular, researchers from the Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Naples Federico II investigated the effects of Annurca apple extracts using a simple eukaryotic model. Researchers selected the Mela Annurca Campana cultivar because of its higher concentration […]

06/05/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The medicinal history of mustard

These days, mustard is viewed as the perfect partner to ketchup. But way back when, this pungent plant was valued for more than just its culinary applications. Ancient peoples regarded mustard as a highly important botanical medicine. Mustard in ancient Greece According to the American Botanical Council, some of the earliest recorded uses of mustard […]

05/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Elderberries are a great natural remedy for the flu

While getting the flu today doesn’t seem that threatening, especially if you can just head to the store for some medicine, if SHTF it can be more difficult to get drugs or immediate medical treatment. However, preppers won’t have that problem because there are various herbal plants that have medicinal properties, such as the versatile elderberry. […]

04/01/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Tannins from the miracle tree, a hybrid of the mimosa tree, found to be an effective treatment for many chronic diseases, including cancer

Though it’s known as the “miracle tree,” Leucaena leucocephala hybrid-Rendang is sadly underutilized. This Malaysian amalgam was created by crossing L. leucocephala with L. diversifolia, two plants known for their poor digestibility but impressive condensed tannin content. Also known as proanthocyanidins, condensed tannins are known for their wide array of health benefits. These range from acting […]

03/26/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Tannins from Leucaena leucocephala hybrid-Rendang, the miracle tree, has antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic potential

Researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia assessed the biological activities and health-promoting qualities of condensed tannins extracted from Leucaena leucocephala hybrid-Rendang, known as the Miracle tree in Malaysia, in a study published in Food Science and Human Wellness. Condensed tannins were extracted and purified from young L. leucocephala hybrid-Rendang leaves. Radical scavenging capabilities were tested against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) […]

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