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04/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Nutritious weeds: Sorrel is a common perennial herb that offers benefits for respiratory health

Most people are quick to dismiss certain plants as weeds, just because they seem unsightly at first look. Such is the case of the sorrel plant, with its pallid stems and its spear-shaped leaves, that are considered unwelcome in some gardens. That’s just too bad, really, as the sorrel plant could be used to treat […]

03/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Herbal formulations able to prevent and treat dengue fever: A scientific review

Herbal formulations could be potentially used as alternative options for preventing and treating dengue fever. A study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine looked at past studies on herbal treatments used in managing the disease in India. Dengue is common in more than 100 countries, affecting more than 300 million people in the […]

03/25/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Magic mushrooms likely developed their psychedelic properties as a defense against predators

Psilocybin is the naturally occurring substance that puts the “magic” in “magic mushrooms.” Their psychedelic properties have made them popular for therapeutic, spiritual, and recreational use — for humans at least. But their biological purpose, as well as their evolutionary origins, has remained a mystery. Until now. A study, published in Evolution Letters, has suggested […]

03/10/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Chinese Medicine prescription found to improve heart function in those with dilated cardiomyopathy

The efficacy of Chinese versus western medicine has been a subject of debate for years. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) banks on plant roots, fruits and herbs to cure illnesses. Western medicine, on other hand, consists of lab-synthesized chemical drugs. A recent study focused on the effect of TCM, using Yiqi Yangyin (a mixture of various herbs) to […]

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