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08/26/2018 / By Janine Acero

Spearmint’s antibacterial properties prove useful against food-borne pathogens

A study published in the Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology found that spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves and infusion contained antibacterial activity, as well as its essential oil, which was noted to be especially potent against food-borne pathogenic bacteria associated with outbreaks. The plant genus Mentha, which comprises of 25 to 30 different species, is known for its […]

07/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Traditional ethnomedicine from Egypt proven to have strong antioxidant activity

Traditional Egyptian medicine used the leaves of the warka fig (Ficus vasta) as a remedy for different kinds of diseases. A team of Italian researchers reported that a hydroalcoholic extract from the leaves of the indigenous tree contains phenolics with significant antimicrobial, antioxidant, and metal chelation activities. The study was supported by the University of […]

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