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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) […]

03/21/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

The nutritional and medicinal uses of Moringa oleifera

Placed side-by-side with its more colorful counterparts, Moringa oleifera tree (also known as the moringa tree) doesn’t elicit oohs and aahs. The leaves are small, the trunk is ordinary. The sturdy tree grows is ubiquitous in tropical countries, and withstands harsh weather conditions like drought and frost. But don’t let looks deceive you. The moringa might […]

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