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08/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Bright green coriander contains an array of medicinal oils with proven health benefits

Coriander and cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is a bright green herb that originated in the eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia. Usually grown worldwide for its aromatic leaves and seeds, studies have determined that coriander also offers various health benefits. The health benefits and uses of coriander Coriander seeds have various types of volatile oils with confirmed health benefits. […]

08/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

You should eat more dill – its uses range from treating digestive disorders to strengthening the immune system

Adding dill (Anethum sowa) to your recipes will not just improve the taste of your meals. The roots of this common spice contain plenty of phytochemicals that protect cells from harmful bacteria, microbes, and free radicals, reported Bangladeshi researchers. In addition to serving as a spice, dill also functions as a medicinal herb. The green […]

08/22/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The nutritional profile of dill

Based on its traditional use as a medicinal plant, Bangladeshi researchers evaluated the nutritional profile of dill (Anethum sowa). They reported that the root of the common spice contains numerous phytochemicals that have antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic properties. The study was approved by the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Its researchers published their […]

03/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Medicinal uses, effects and benefits of horse mint

A review of studies published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine discussed the medicinal and phytochemical properties of horse mint. The study review was conducted by a team of researchers from Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences and Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran. The research team reviewed studies that looked at the pharmacological activities, therapeutic […]

03/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Phytoconstituents and pharmacological activity of Mentha longifolia L. (wild mint)

A review of studies carried out by a team of researchers at the Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences and Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran has found that the herb Mentha longifolia, more commonly known as wild mint or horse mint, contains a wide variety of natural components that can serve as novel medicinal […]

01/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Moringa seeds found to prevent the spread of breast cancer cells to surrounding tissue

Moringa oleifera, which belongs to the plant family Moringaceae, is also known as the “wonderful tree.” In Africa and Asia, the moringa tree is used in traditional medicine to cure diseases such as cancer. However, not much is known about the cytotoxic (pertains to “the quality of being toxic to cells”) impact of M. oleifera seeds on MCF7 or breast cancer […]

01/20/2018 / By David Williams

Aster, a common garden flower in America that blooms in autumn, found to be effective at preventing malignant lip and mouth cancers

Because of the prevalence of the many different types of cancer, it’s always a good idea to consider what kind of alternative treatments are available to you, since it is known that they can also be quite effective. This applies to oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which is said to be the sixth most malignant […]

01/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Herbs for anxiety: Experts share the science behind some that are most effective

As the most common mental illness in America, almost a fifth of the population suffers from anxiety disorders each year. This feeling of fear, unease or worry can range from mild to severe and can also signify conditions such as phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anti-anxiety meds only give people […]

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