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01/14/2022
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By Ethan Huff
Study: Cannabis compounds block covid from entering cells
Researchers from Oregon State University‘s Global Hemp Innovation Center have discovered that Cannabis sativa is loaded with healing compounds that ward off the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19). Two key compounds in particular, cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), were found to block covid spike proteins from entering cells and causing infection. (Related: THC is also […]
12/03/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Researchers eye ginseng as a natural medicine for preventing obesity
Chinese researchers have discovered that the root extract of an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may help fight obesity. Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) is used in TCM to promote vigor and vitality. It is also prescribed to address anemia and impotence. A recent study published in the journal Gut highlighted another use for ginseng, which is to help […]
05/13/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Mosquitoes find human targets by following the CO2 they exhale: Study
A recent study, published in Current Biology, revealed that mosquitoes track their targets – including humans – based on the smell of carbon dioxide. Human breath is loaded with this particular gas, and this leads mosquitoes to their target better than visual cues. Carbon dioxide alerts mosquitoes to potential hosts Previous research has established that mosquitoes […]
04/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the potential of plant extracts in treating nephrotoxicity and other chronic diseases
Egyptian researchers examined the efficiency of water extracts from edible medicinal plants used to treat kidney stones, against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced nephrotoxicity. Their study was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The kidneys are essential organs that perform several important functions. Nephrotoxicity is one of the most prevailing kidney complications caused by extrinsic […]
10/14/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
TCM’s Yanghe Huayan found to have potent anti-tumor effects against breast cancer
Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs have a long history of use. The earliest record of Chinese medicine dates as far back as the 3rd century BCE. More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Chinese were already using plant-based treatments to address life-threatening diseases, such as breast cancer. In particular, an herbal preparation called yang he hua yan […]
01/18/2019
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By Zoey Sky
The science behind how lavender is relaxing
Lavender-scented products like essential oils are popular among consumers who want to relax. The scent is also the go-to choice of people who practice aromatherapy for stress relief. According to a recent study, scientific data can help prove why lavender (genus Lavandula) is associated with feelings of relaxation. The study, which was published in the journal Frontiers […]
12/20/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Study finds proof that Neanderthals used plant-based medicines
Plant-based medicine may have been around for even longer than previously thought. Scientists recently uncovered new evidence of herbal remedies used by Neanderthals. It seems our prehistoric relatives had gained knowledge of the anti-inflammatory, antiviral and pain-relieving properties of plants in their environment, and began developing their own medicinal practices. Most shockingly, it turns out […]
07/22/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
New science: Can a traditional Chinese herbal pill be used to recover brain function in stroke patients?
Huatou Zaizao pill (HT), a traditional Chinese treatment, is used to promote recovery and rehabilitation from ischemic stroke. A study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looks into the exact mechanisms behind HT’s benefits. Previous studies on the benefits of HT suggest that it can inhibit the aggregation of platelets and the development of thromboses […]
01/17/2018
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By Cassie B.
Orangutans discovered to be herbal medicine geniuses who manufacture their own healing ointments using forest plants
When we want a natural cure, many of us look to traditional medicine. While the remedies used by ancient people across the world often prove to be valuable tools for healing, there might be one potential source of herbal medicine that we are overlooking: animals. Orangutans have been observed in the wild creating their own […]
07/31/2017
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By Russel Davis
Powerful anti-HIV medicine discovered in Asian herb that might out-perform all synthetic drugs
An evergreen plant that grows abundantly throughout Southeast Asia contains a powerful compound that outperforms a clinically-used drug against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a study in the Journal of Natural Compounds revealed. The plant, known as willow-leaved justicia, is native to China and is found to grow extensively in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. Researchers said a newly-identified chemical called patentiflorin […]
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